Expanding network perimeters boost sales of boxes that keep the bad guys out
12 February 2003
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The ever expanding corporate perimeter, the expansion of wireless devices, and the increasing governmental attention to network security is driving the network security market, while other networking equipment markets continue to struggle.
This is according to market research firm In-Stat/MDR which reports that the overall network security market will reach $5,8 bn in 2006, up from $2,3 bn in 2001, with the firewall/VPN segment representing the largest hardware security perimeter market. Further integration of security features into combination boxes will keep shipments strong through 2006. In addition, intrusion detection systems and dedicated VPN devices will also experience healthy growth.
"Keeping the bad guys out of the corporate network continues to be a challenge for organisations of all sizes," says Jaclynn Bumback, an Analyst with In-Stat/MDR, "Fortunately, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs) and intrusion detection systems (IDS) work to protect the corporate border."
Remote access is the top security budgetary items for 2003, with many plans to expand the network perimeter. 2003 will bring an increasing use of VPNs and secure virtual intranets/extranets to connect employees, partners, and customers.
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