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World Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems MarketsProduct Type: Market Research ReportPublished by: Frost & Sullivan Published: November 2007 Product Code: R1-6187 Description Research Overview
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Increasing Complexity of Virus Attacks Urges Manufacturers of Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems to Create Sophisticated Solutions A spate of product expansions and acquisitions by intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) vendors in 2006-2007 has imparted a certain maturity to the global IDS/IPS market. Changing market dynamics and product alterations such as the elimination of hardware devices enhance the competitiveness of the market. "As organizations continue to become increasingly comfortable with inline blocking, more options related to remediation are becoming common place," says the analyst of this research. "As these technologies inspect every packet flowing through the network and the machine, many vendors have begun to incorporate content filtering and protection against other attack vectors directly into the platform." Greater ingenuity and frequency of attacks have spurred the demand for superior security solutions for networks. Hackers are hugely motivated by financial gains from the sales of zombie armies, extortion, or theft and sale of personal information or corporate intellectual property. Apart from the loss of data, loss of face is also compelling many companies to ramp up their security. High-profile attacks and mounting legislative pressures have induced companies to allot greater budgets for security, especially IDS/IPS. Installation of devices close to the core of the network has proved to be more effective than installing them at the perimeter. This is because the rising trend of mobile workforce and increased access to the internal network has shrunken the perimeter, prompting greater security deployment inside the network. Increasingly Stringent Security Regulations Boost the Adoption Rates of IDS/IPS Systems The rising number of regulations regarding security procedures has had a huge impact on the sales on IDS/IPS systems. Under pressure from the industry and governments, organizations are enhancing their security systems to comply with legislation such as the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Standard and Sarbanes-Oxley. "Many states added privacy laws similar to California SB 1386 at the time the PCI regulation came into play," notes the analyst. "Unlike regulations of the past with little or no consequence for non-compliance, a higher number of regulations are coming out with tangible consequences." Several users had deferred purchases until they fully understood the requirements for compliance. However, with deadlines approaching, companies have been scrambling to deploy, upgrade, and maintain IDS/IPS solutions to meet legislative stipulations. However, in their eagerness to cash in on this driver, numerous vendors have been touting solutions that can address all regulatory issues, instead of focusing on technological or product advancements. In this continually mature market, it is important to have long-term focus instead of mere short-term solutions for regulatory compliance. Vendors that try to provide one-stop shops to all types of customers are finding it difficult to compete against the larger and more established companies. "Competitors have to focus on long-term solutions that will secure all parts of the enterprise against a changing threat landscape," observes the analyst. "IDS/IPS manufacturers need to have a clear message to market about what specific challenges their technology addresses." Table of Contents
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