PUBLISHER: Fairfield Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1303477
PUBLISHER: Fairfield Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1303477
Increasing reliance on databases in modern businesses necessitates ensuring the safety and security of vital information. The global database security market is expected to grow as there is a growing demand for effective and dependable security solutions to protect sensitive organizational databases from unauthorized access and manipulation. The market will also be fueled by the increasing stringency of regulatory compliance related to safeguarding sensitive company records and systems, according to an upcoming study by Fairfield Market Research. Additionally, the availability of high-end technologies designed for storage and retrieval of information will contribute to market expansion. However, high implementation costs will remain a limiting factor for rapid market expansion.
As industries experience a proliferation of databases, compliance with regulatory guidelines related to information security becomes crucial. Regulations such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) drive the demand for database security solutions. Growing concerns about data privacy in sectors like healthcare, retail, financial services, e-commerce, insurance, and telecom will also contribute to the expansion of the database security market.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in the global economy, accounting for 60% of employment worldwide. While SMEs contribute more than half of the GDP in major economies, they often lag behind in adopting best practices, including effective database security measures. Database security is critical for SMEs as cybercriminals and hackers tend to target smaller businesses. Furthermore, a data breach can have a more devastating impact on smaller businesses due to their size and financial limitations. With growing awareness, more SMEs are allocating budgets specifically for data security, which will benefit the growth of the database security market.
North America, led by the US, has witnessed an increasing number of businesses investing in effective security solutions to protect their data. This trend, along with the preference for innovative data protection solutions, will uphold North America's leading position in the global data security market. Canada, with its expanding business domain, is also a significant market for database security. The rising number of cybercriminals and substantial investments in database and IT security infrastructure will contribute to North America's continued dominance.
Prominent players driving competition in the global database security market include: IBM, Oracle, Cisco Systems, Inc., FireEye, Inc., Symantec Corporation, Trend Micro, Inc., Trustwave, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Fortinet, Intel Corporation, and McAfee. The competition analysis section of the report aims to cover some of these market leaders.