How Has the Web Filtering Market Size Evolved in Recent Years?
The web filtering market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the web filtering market has seen a sharp rise in the last few years. The growth is set to keep apace, with the market expected to expand from $6 billion in 2024 to $6.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3%.
The significant growth in the past can be credited to the strict regulations put in place by governments, the increasing demand for compliance, the influx of online malware, the rise in sophistication of web attacks, a worldwide uptick in malicious online activities, and a heightened requirement for robust security services.
What are the Market Size and Expected Growth Rates for the Web Filtering Market?
The web filtering market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of web filtering is predicted to experience significant expansion in the coming years. It is projected to increase to a value of $12.06 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%.
This growth over the forecast period can be linked to escalating cybersecurity threats and concerns about data privacy, a growing necessity for improved employee management within companies, enhanced worker productivity, and a surge in the BYOD trend across corporations, together with rising internet usage. Key trends for the forecast period include advancements in technology, the incorporation of web filtering, the application of web filtering in the BFSI sector for data protection, the integration of services based in the cloud, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
Which Key Drivers Are Propelling The Web Filtering Market's Growth?
Heightening threats in cybersecurity are anticipated to fuel the expansion of web filtering. Cybersecurity threats denote risks to computer systems, networks, and data that can lead to unapproved access, data breaches, or loss of information. The escalated cybersecurity threats can be attributed to amplified connectivity, data monetization, remote work, advanced attack methods, and a lack of cognizance. Web filtering plays a pivotal role in cybersecurity by offering organizations detailed control over internet access, lowering the danger of cyber threats, and implementing security policies to guard against data breaches and compliance breaches. For example, in November 2022, as per the Australian Cyber Security Centre, a cyber security establishment based in Australia, received cybercrime reports were 76,000, a growth of 13% from the preceding year. As a result, the escalating cybersecurity threats are steering the growth of the web filtering market.
What Are The Key Segments Within The Global Web Filtering Market?
The web filtering market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Solution, Services
2) By Deployment Mode: Cloud, On-Premises
3) By Filtering Type: Domain Name System (DNS) Filtering, Keyword Filtering, Uniform Resource Locator (URL) Filtering, Other Filtering Types
4) By Industry Vertical: Government Banking, Financial Services, And Insurance (BFSI), Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT) And Telecom, Education, Healthcare, Retail, Other Industry Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Solution: Web Filtering Software, Cloud-Based Web Filtering Solutions, On-premises Web Filtering Solutions
2) By Services: Consulting Services, Implementation Services, Managed Services, Support And Maintenance Services
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Which Emerging Market Trends Are Altering The Web Filtering Industry?
Leading companies in the web filtering market are innovating AI-enhanced solutions like advanced URL filtering to offer real-time defense against sophisticated web threats. This advanced URL filtering technique makes up for the limitations of database solutions by offering real-time URL analysis and shielding from harmful URLs. For example, in June 2023, Palo Alto Networks, Inc., a cybersecurity firm based in the US, introduced an advanced URL filtering technology, called artificial intelligence. This segment is created for websites offering direct AI services, specifically zeroing in on generative AI apps like chatbots, AI/ML-based software development services, and productivity tools that exploit AI and machine learning. The advanced URL filtering service enhances Palo Alto Networks' existing App-ID solution, enabling businesses to set up their firewall to detect and manage access to web (HTTP and HTTPS) traffic and safeguard their network from potential threats.
Who Are the Key Players In The Web Filtering Market?
Major companies operating in the web filtering market are:
• Cisco systems Inc.
• Broadcom Corporation
• Palo Alto Networks Inc.
• Fortinet Inc.
• Titan HQ
• McAfee Corp.
• Trend Micro Incorporated
• Zscaler Inc.
• Kaspersky Lab
• Sophos Group plc
• Forcepoint LLC
• Barracuda Networks Inc.
• Trustwave Holdings Inc.
• Webroot Inc.
• Clearswift Ltd.
• GFI Software Ltd.
• Netskope Inc.
• Cyren Ltd.
• Iboss Inc.
• Virtela Technology Services Inc.
• ContentKeeper Technologies Pty. Ltd.
• CensorNet Ltd.
• Symantec Corporation
• Untangle Inc.
• Wavecrest Computing Inc.
• Interoute
• Kaspersky
• International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd.
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Web Filtering Market?
North America was the largest region in the web filtering market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the web filtering market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
