Category: Security & Privacy
Security & Privacy market research reports by IDC
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IDC PeerScape: Practices to Develop AI Security Policies
This IDC PeerScape, which is based on interviews with CIOs and CISOs from global organizations representing diverse industries and geographies, offers guidance on how IT leaders can help their organizations develop security policies that address the unique challenges posed by AI.“AI may still feel n ... Read More
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Raising the Bar: Hong Kong’s Upcoming Cybersecurity Law Sets a New Compliance Benchmark
On March 19, 2025, Hong Kong introduced a new cybersecurity law aimed at strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure across key sectors. The legislation mandates annual security risk assessments, independent audits, and rapid incident reporting within two hours. Covering the banking, ene ... Read More
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Cyber-Resilience — Turning Every Crisis into an Opportunity to Emerge Stronger
This IDC Perspective emphasizes the critical importance of cyber-resilience in today’s digital landscape. With increasing cyber-risks and the adoption of AI, organizations must prioritize cyber-resilience to mitigate threats and ensure operational continuity. The document highlights the need for com ... Read More
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Revenue Growth for Managed Security SPs and SIs in the GenAI Era Require Four Es
This IDC Market Perspective discusses keys to revenue growth for security service providers. In the evolving cybersecurity landscape, service providers can enhance customer acquisition and retention by focusing on the four Es: education, efficacy, efficiency, and evolution. This approach involves ed ... Read More
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IDC PeerScape: Practices for Implementing Web Application and API Protection
This IDC PeerScape presents best practices for adopting and implementing a WAAP solution as the foundation of a strong, unified application security strategy.“A strong application protection strategy is a key component powering an organization’s online presence,” said Christopher Rodriguez, research ... Read More
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Endpoint Protection Marketing: An Exercise in Signal Processing
The IDC Market Perspective discusses the endpoint protection market that is highly competitive and noisy, making it challenging for buyers to assess technology based on cost and complexity. IDC highlights the importance of clear, unique messaging to stand out. Vendors should focus on value propositi ... Read More
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India Security Spending Forecast, 2025–2028
This IDC Forecast details the 2023–2028 market size and growth rate of India's security spending "The pressing need for India organizations to address the complex threat landscape and mitigate risk is expected to drive double-digit growth in India security spending over the next five years," says Ne ... Read More
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The Importance of IT/Operational Technology Security Convergence
This IDC Perspective examines the importance of IT/operational technology (OT) security convergence in the utilities sector. Utility energy infrastructure is currently one of the most targeted and vulnerable set of assets in terms of security threats globally. IT and OT security is crucial in today' ... 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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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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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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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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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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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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Introducing a New Frontier in WebAssembly's Journey: Proxy-Wasm
This IDC Market Note explores the October 2024 U.S. federal government recommendation that WebAssembly (Wasm) should be embedded into service meshes to enhance data protection."WebAssembly is moving beyond the web browser due to significant advancements, which have made it a legitimate option for se ... Read More
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Worldwide Security Information and Event Management Forecast, 2025–2029: Continued Payment for One’s SIEMs
This IDC study provides a worldwide market forecast for the security information and event management market for the 2025-2029 period.“Overall, the SIEM market is expected to grow more than previously forecast, driven by regulatory requirements and the need for comprehensive security monitoring and ... Read More
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OpenText’s Vision for 2025: Advancing AI, Security, Operations, and Experience Tech to Revolutionize Information and Workflow Management
OpenText’s Vision for 2025: Advancing AI, Security, Operations, and Experience Tech to Revolutionize Information and Workflow Management This IDC Market Perspective discusses the OpenText World 2024 conference held in The Venetian Conference and Expo Center, Las Vegas, from November 19 to 21, which ... Read More
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Affinidi Empowering Companies to Build Trust in a Dynamic Security Landscape
Affinidi Empowering Companies to Build Trust in a Dynamic Security Landscape This IDC Perspective talks about Affinidi, a software start-up that gives users control over their data through Affinidi's holistic identity management, which provides a 360-degree view of their digital footprint and consen ... Read More
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Worldwide DDI Market Shares, 2023: Growth Driven by Platform Approaches to Integrated DNS, DHCP, and IPAM Management and Security
Worldwide DDI Market Shares, 2023: Growth Driven by Platform Approaches to Integrated DNS, DHCP, and IPAM Management and Security This IDC study discusses how the worldwide DDI market performed in 2023 by vendor, on a regional basis, and by form factor. “As organizations across the globe look to opt ... Read More
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SAP Federal Forum 2024: Focusing on Cloud, Security, and Intelligence for the Federal Government
SAP Federal Forum 2024: Focusing on Cloud, Security, and Intelligence for the Federal Government This IDC Market Note looks at the 2024 SAP Federal Forum held in October 2024 in Washington, D.C. In an age of emerging technologies like AI, the Federal Forum highlighted the importance of modernizing c ... Read More
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From Silos to Synergy: Enhancing Business Value with Developer-Security Collaboration
From Silos to Synergy: Enhancing Business Value with Developer-Security Collaboration IDC’s eighth CISO summit in Cascais, Portugal, focused on the evolving role of CISOs and emphasized the integration of security into business processes. Key topics included establishing comprehensive cybersecurity ... Read More
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A Security Perspective from Outside Security: Insights from IDC's 2024 CISO Xchange
A Security Perspective from Outside Security: Insights from IDC's 2024 CISO Xchange This IDC Market Note summarizes key points from IDC's flagship 2024 security event, the European CISO Xchange. Approximately 100 security practitioners gathered at the Oitavos Resort in Cascais, Portugal, to engage w ... Read More
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Kyndryl: Can One Managed Security Service Provider Handle All Security Operations?
Kyndryl: Can One Managed Security Service Provider Handle All Security Operations? This IDC Vendor Profile highlights how Kyndryl is driving integrated security services through its end-to-end protection and cyber-resilience services. ... Read More
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Türkiye Security Services Market Shares, 2023: Evolving Security Strategies for the AI Era
Türkiye Security Services Market Shares, 2023: Evolving Security Strategies for the AI Era This IDC Market Share study presents 2023 security services market share data for Türkiye."The security services market is evolving as companies look for solutions that align with and protect broader business ... Read More
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