The network security firewall market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The dimension of the network security firewall market has dramatically expanded lately. The market, burgeoning from $6.75 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $8.03 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9%.
Factors driving this growth during the historical timeline include the proliferation of the internet, tightening rules, augmented connectivity, a transition towards cloud computing, and an uptick in e-commerce.
The network security firewall market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the network security firewall market is predicted to experience significant expansion. The market is expected to reach a size of $18.14 billion by the year 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6%.
This growth during the forecast period could be due to factors such as the widespread expansion of 5G networks, the increasing use of AI, the rising adoption of zero trust security models, the spread of IoT, and a scarcity of cybersecurity skills. The forecast period will also see trends such as cloud-native firewall solutions, integrated security platforms, the adoption of behavioral analytics, the integration of DevSecOps, and the development of self-learning firewall algorithms.
The growing demand for network security and privacy is anticipated to boost the expansion of the network security firewall market. Network security is a technology designed to protect the functionality and integrity of a company's system by obstructing numerous potential threats from penetrating or propagating within a network. The utilization of a network security system minimizes the probability of data breaches, theft, and vandalism. For instance, the Australian Cyber Security Centre, a cyber security organization based in Australia, reported that cybercrime cases filed in 2022 were 76,000, reflecting a 13% jump from the prior year. As a result, the escalating need for network security and privacy will fuel the network security firewall market's growth.
The network security firewall market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Packet Filtering, State Full Packet Inspection, Next Generation Firewall, Unified Threat Management
2) By Component: Solutions, Services
3) By SMS Firewall: A2P, P2A Messaging
4) By Deployment Type: On-Premises, Cloud, Network Function Virtualization
5) By Applications: Financial Services, Medical Authorities, Education Authorities, Retail, Manufacturing, IT, Energy, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Packet Filtering: Static Packet Filtering, Dynamic Packet Filtering
2) By Stateful Packet Inspection: Stateful Inspection Firewalls, Application Layer Gateways
3) By Next Generation Firewall (NGFW): Application Awareness Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Integration, SSL/TLS Inspection
4) By Unified Threat Management: All-In-One Security Appliances, Integrated Firewall And Security Features, Management Of Multiple Security Services
The leading trend gaining traction in the network security firewall industry is product innovation. Top industry players are zeroing in on the creation of innovative solutions for security and privacy protection, ensuring digital safety for individuals. For example, Avast Software, a firm based in the Czech Republic that specializes in the research and creation of computer security software, AI, and machine learning, introduced a new Firewall in January 2022. This was designed to equip people with digital freedom, security, and trust when online. The fresh update, which is part of Avast's free antivirus, safeguards users from network attacks while bolstering Avast's determination to offer complex and efficient security and privacy products to the masses at no cost. Avast has integrated new advanced firewall features into its Premium Security for superior protection from data breaches, spoofing assaults, and dangerous gadgets that scan for available ports on the user's private computer.
Major companies operating in the network security firewall market include:
• Cisco Systems Inc.
• Palo Alto Networks Inc.
• Juniper Networks Inc.
• Fortinet Inc.
• Akamai Technologies Inc.
• F5 Networks Inc.
• Check Point Solution Technologies Ltd.
• McAfee LLC
• Zscaler Inc.
• Proofpoint Inc.
• FireEye Inc.
• Forcepoint LLC
• SonicWall Inc.
• Sophos Ltd.
• Trend Micro Inc.
• Barracuda Networks Inc.
• WatchGuard Technologies Inc.
• Cato Networks Ltd.
• Imperva Inc.
• Radware Ltd.
• Netskope Inc.
• Cloudflare Inc.
North America was the largest region in the network security firewall market share in 2024. The regions covered in this network security firewall industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.