Category: Networks
Networks market research reports by IDC
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Inside a Ransomware Attack
This IDC Perspective provides an overview of the ransomware attack from the onset of the attack to the lessons learned and mitigation. The number of organizations reporting a data loss, breach, or ransomware attack seems to be growing. With the advent of GenAI, the sophistication of attacks seems to ... Read More
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Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan and China) Managed SD-WAN Services Forecast, 2025–2029
The digital needs of enterprises have resulted in the assessment of current enterprise network architecture and investments toward modernizing the network. Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) has become an essential component of the enterprise network to support robust connectivity requireme ... Read More
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Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan and China) Software-Defined WAN Infrastructure Forecast, 2025–2029
This IDC study provides a market forecast that includes historical SD-WAN infrastructure market for 2024–2029 across APEJC."SD-WAN complements the need for enterprises to have a policy-based, centralized, underlay agnostic network required to power the dynamic connectivity requirements of their day- ... Read More
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European Enterprise Communications Services, 2025: Scope and Definitions
This IDC Market Perspective provides an overview of the market segments covered in IDC's European Enterprise Communications Services CIS. This CIS analyzes the connectivity and communications services markets, detailing changing requirements, trends, and competitive dynamics while providing actionab ... Read More
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Vishal Rao Will Lead Both Trellix and Skyhigh Security — Marking Yet Another Strategic Shift for These Companies
This IDC Market Note provides a summary and analysis of the appointment of Vishal Rao as CEO of Trellix. In January 2025, Vishal Rao was appointed as the CEO of Trellix while continuing to lead Skyhigh Security. This marks another strategic shift for these companies in just a few short years. Despit ... Read More
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France: How to Crack the Toughest Digital Sovereignty Market
The IDC Perspective on Digital Sovereignty in France highlights the country's emphasis on digital self-determination, particularly in the context of cloud adoption and data security. France's historical focus on sovereignty, reinforced by recent geopolitical and cybersecurity concerns, has led to st ... Read More
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CyberArk Acquires Zilla Security: The Future of Automated Life-Cycle Management for Identity, Access, and Governance Has Arrived
This IDC Market Note discusses the announcement regarding CyberArk’s acquisition of Zilla Security. CyberArk’s acquisition of Zilla Security enhances its identity security capabilities by integrating automated identity governance and administration (IGA). This move aims to improve visibility, effici ... Read More
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DNS Protection: Principal Considerations for Enterprise and Service Providers
This IDC Market Note aims to dispel confusion about DNS security through an overview of DNS protection strategies and solutions available for enterprises and service providers. DNS is of critical importance for any organization looking to deliver an optimal online user experience, to the public, for ... Read More
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Worldwide Threat Intelligence Forecast, 2025–2029: From Data to Decisions — The Intelligence-Driven Security of the Future
This IDC study presents a five-year forecast for the threat intelligence market for 2025–2029."Threat intelligence is no longer just a cybersecurity asset — it's a business enabler," says Monika Soltysik, senior research analyst, Security and Trust, IDC. "Organizations that embed threat intelligence ... Read More
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The Current State of the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks Industry
This IDC Market Perspective discusses the current state of the decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) industry. The decentralized physical infrastructure networks industry is rapidly evolving, leveraging blockchain and cryptocurrency to create decentralized, community-run networks f ... Read More
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Orange Cyberdefense Industry Analyst Day, 2024
This IDC Market Perspective provides IDC's key takeaways from Orange Cyberdefense's annual analyst event, held November 26, 2024, in Paris, France. Orange Cyberdefense (OCD) shared its business performance, product strategy, and insights harvested from its global-scale Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI ... Read More
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Cisco Live EMEA 2025: Cisco Signals Future Intentions
Cisco Live EMEA 2025 was attended by over 17,000 people, and Cisco used the opportunity to double down on their platform message. Cisco is using its strong position in networking to drive toward security, collaboration, and server segments, with AI being a common component. "Cisco's strategic pivot ... Read More
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Shifting Cloud Security Strategies: Check Point and Wiz
This IDC Market Note discusses Check Point and Wiz's announced strategic partnership to address the lack of integration between cloud network security and the cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP). Wiz has cloud network security controls, further enriching risk prioritization. Check P ... Read More
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Worldwide Consumer Digital Life Protection Software Forecast, 2025–2029: Evolution Driving Growth
This IDC study provides a forecast for the worldwide consumer digital life protection software market for 2025–2029. Despite challenges like cost and complexity, the demand for cybersecurity tools is rising, with vendors offering a range of solutions from antivirus to identity monitoring. The market ... Read More
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Go-to-Market Strategies for Managed Detection and Response Services
This IDC Market Perspective examines the trends impacting MDR vendors' relationships with channel sales organizations, including topics around margin and discounting strategies, contract duration, renewals, vendor replacement, and sales cycles and marketing. "Effectively selling MDR services involve ... Read More
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Open Systems: Striving Toward Unified SASE
This IDC Vendor Profile analyzes Open Systems, a company competing in the managed SD-WAN/SASE market segment. It reviews key opportunities for Open Systems’ unified SASE platform to compete in this highly competitive marketplace. This document assesses Open System’s market footprint, growth potentia ... Read More
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IDC's Updated Worldwide Security, Climate, and Resilience Research: A Fresh Perspective
This IDC Market Note discusses the need for cohesive resilience across organizational, financial, operational, technological, and ecosystem dimensions to ensure stability, security, and functionality of public services. This document also includes case studies demonstrating successful resilience eff ... Read More
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Latin America Enterprise Security Products Market Shares, 2023: Automation Is Imperative to Security; Nevertheless, Simplicity Is the Name of the Game
This IDC study provides an analysis of the Latin America enterprise security products market, including revenue figures for software and hardware security products in 2023.Please be advised that the consumer digital life protection (CDLP) market, which forms part of endpoint security, has been exclu ... Read More
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Worldwide Corporate Endpoint Security Software Forecast, 2025–2029: Growth Slows But Potential Remains High
“Despite slowing growth, the potential for corporate endpoint security remains high as remote work and mobile workforce dynamics drive evolving cybersecurity needs.” — Mike Jude, research director, Endpoint Security, IDC ... Read More
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Implementing GRC Tooling
This IDC Perspective examines the implementation of GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) tools, which are essential for organizations seeking to manage risks, ensure compliance, and enhance governance practices. By providing a centralized platform, automation capabilities, and decision support too ... Read More
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IDC PlanScape: Cloud-Native Security Risk Management
This IDC study offers guidance by unpacking the meaning and implications of cloud-native security, explaining how cloud-native security techniques differ from conventional approaches to cybersecurity, and describing best practices for securing cloud-native workloads and environments."Although the ex ... Read More
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Top 5 Trends in Telecommunications Digital Services and Monetization to Watch in 2025
This IDC Market Perspective examines the top 5 trends that will impact the global telecom service provider market in 2025. Telecommunications providers will accelerate digital transformation in 2025 by expanding AI, 5G, and cloud-centric architectures to enhance network capabilities, optimize operat ... Read More
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Mitigating IT Systemic Risk
This IDC Perspective discusses the IT landscape that is shifting in significant ways. Digital transformations are introducing new vendors, the inability to retire legacy systems is increasing tech debt, and the democratization of IT and sudden explosion of AI is expanding tech footprints with little ... Read More
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Best in Future of Trust: GCash Leads the Way in Secure and Inclusive Fintech Innovation
This IDC Perspective discusses the nomination details of the Best in Future of Trust winner from the IDC Future Enterprise Awards 2024 in Asia/Pacific, showcasing GCash's innovative approach to building digital trust and advancing cybersecurity in financial technology (fintech)."Effectively addressi ... Read More
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NIS2 Directive: Why and How to Make Backup and Recovery a Strategic Priority for Compliance
This IDC Perspective discusses the compliance requirements of NIS2 and how organizations should develop holistic strategies encompassing both security and data protection for adhering to the gold standard of cyber-readiness. "Evolving EMEA digital regulations demand robust cybersecurity and data res ... Read More
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