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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1976088
Network forensics pertains to digital forensics that primarily focuses on scrutinizing the network and the traffic traversing it, suspected to be engaged in malicious activities. It is employed in data privacy and intrusion prevention.
The elements of network forensics encompass solutions and professional services. Network forensics solutions involve the monitoring and analysis of computer traffic for legal evidence, intrusion detection, and information gathering. Deployment modes include both cloud and on-premises options. The user base comprises both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. Applications span endpoint security and data center security. Various sectors served include Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), government and defense, healthcare, IT and ITeS, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, transportation, and other industries.
Tariffs are influencing the network forensics market by increasing costs of imported security appliances, high-performance servers, storage systems, and advanced analytics hardware used in forensic investigations. Government agencies and enterprises in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported cybersecurity infrastructure, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on security technology exports. These tariffs are increasing procurement budgets and slowing system upgrades. However, they are also supporting domestic cybersecurity development, regional software innovation, and increased adoption of cloud-based forensic solutions.
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The network forensics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.72 billion in 2025 to $4.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing frequency of cyberattacks, rising data breach incidents, expansion of enterprise digital infrastructure, growing regulatory compliance requirements, adoption of centralized security monitoring tools.
The network forensics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in cyber forensics platforms, rising adoption of ai-driven threat detection, expansion of cloud security monitoring, growing demand for proactive incident response, increasing focus on digital evidence management. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced network traffic analysis tools, rising deployment of real-time intrusion detection systems, growing integration of forensic analytics platforms, expansion of cloud-based forensics solutions, enhanced focus on incident response capabilities.
The rising frequency of cyberattacks and sophisticated threats is expected to drive the expansion of the network forensics market in the coming years. Cyberattacks involve attempts to gain unauthorized access to computers or systems, while advanced persistent threats (APTs) refer to long-term, targeted intrusions that stay undetected for prolonged periods. Network forensics supports the prevention and investigation of such threats by capturing, storing, and analyzing network traffic and audit logs, enabling organizations to identify, respond to, and mitigate complex attacks. For example, in April 2025, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a US-based government agency, cybercrime complaints reached 859,532 in 2024, with losses surpassing $16.6 billion-representing a 33% increase in losses compared to 2023. Therefore, the rising frequency of cyberattacks and sophisticated threats is fueling the growth of the network forensics market.
Major companies in the network forensics market are prioritizing the adoption of cutting-edge solutions such as advanced deep packet inspection to improve the accuracy of threat detection and accelerate incident response efforts. Advanced deep packet inspection (DPI) is a network monitoring technology that analyzes the complete content of data packets beyond their headers to identify, classify, and track network traffic in real time, helping organizations uncover hidden threats, prevent data breaches, and gain deeper insights into malicious or abnormal activity. For instance, in July 2023, NetScout Systems Inc., a US-based cybersecurity and software development firm, introduced Omnis Cyber Intelligence (OCI), a next-generation network detection and response (NDR) solution that combines advanced DPI with behavioral analytics and threat intelligence. OCI continuously collects packet-level data across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures, offering real-time visibility and forensic-grade evidence for threat investigations. The platform incorporates machine learning-based detection, MITRE ATT&CK-aligned dashboards, and automated correlation capabilities to deliver faster incident response and more precise root-cause analysis than traditional monitoring systems.
In January 2023, Thoma Bravo L.P., a US-based private equity firm, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Magnet Forensics Inc. and merge it with Grayshift LLC for US $1.34 billion (CAD $1.8 billion). Through this transaction, Thoma Bravo L.P. aims to establish a leading provider of digital forensics and cybersecurity solutions by integrating Magnet Forensics' advanced digital investigation software with Grayshift's cutting-edge mobile device forensics technology. Magnet Forensics Inc. is a Canada-based software development company specializing in network forensics.
Major companies operating in the network forensics market are Cisco Systems Inc.; FireEye Inc.; International Business Machines Corporation; LogRhythm Inc.; NIKSUN Incorporated; RSA Security LLC; NetScout Systems Inc.; Broadcom Inc.; McAfee LLC; Viavi Solutions Inc.; SolarWinds Inc.; Gigamon Inc.; Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions LLC; Darktrace Limited; ExtraHop Networks Inc.; Vectra AI Inc.; Riverbed Technology Inc.; Plixer International Inc.; Cynet Ltd.; Awake Security Inc.; PacketSled Inc.; Corelight Inc.; Lastline Inc.; Endace Limited; Garland Technology LLC; Greycortex s. r. o.; Flowmon Networks a. s.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the network forensics market in 2025.North America was the second largest region of the network forensics market. The regions covered in the network forensics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the network forensics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The network forensics market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing TCP and ethernet. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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