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全球反魚叉式網絡釣魚市場:到 2028 年的預測——按保護類型、組件、應用程序和地區分析

Spear Phishing Protection Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Protection Type, Component, Application, and Geography

出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 175+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據Stratistics MRC,2022年全球反魚叉式網絡釣魚市場規模將達到14016億美元,預計到2028年將達到28872億美元,預計2028年將以12.8%的複合年增長率增長2020.

電子郵件和其他電子通信詐騙(稱為魚叉式網絡釣魚)以特定個人、企業或組織為目標。 隨著數字化進程的推進,具有欺詐動機的數據竊取等違法行為日益增多。 隨著越來越多的黑客侵入敏感的客戶數據並將其出售,對反魚叉式網絡釣魚的需求越來越大。 因此,網絡犯罪呈上升趨勢。 魚叉式網絡釣魚防禦不僅可以保護敏感信息免受黑客攻擊,還可以用作過濾器來阻止或放置不受歡迎的電子郵件。

根據聯合國貿易和發展會議(UNCTAD)提供的統計數據,全球IT產品中計算機、外設、通訊設備、電子設備等ICT產品的總出口額(%)為10.62 2011 年。% 到 2017 年的 11.51%。 香港在 2017 年的比率最高,為 51.7%,其次是菲律賓、新加坡和馬來西亞。

市場動態

驅動程序

魚叉式釣魚攻擊事件增加

魚叉式網絡釣魚是垃圾郵件或網絡釣魚威脅的一個成功示例,攻擊者試圖獲取機密或商業秘密信息來對公司進行攻擊。 通常通過社交媒體或電子郵件完成。 攻擊者通常使用它來獲取財務信息和商業機密。 反魚叉式網絡釣魚已到位,以消除和防禦對企業系統內敏感信息的不必要訪問。 這個市場是由對反網絡釣魚解決方案的高需求驅動的,而且這個數字還在上升。

抑製劑

缺乏對網絡威脅和網絡戰的認識

由於缺乏對網絡攻擊的認識和了解,魚叉式網絡釣魚安全行業預計在許多最終用途行業中將經歷緩慢的增長。 數量的增加表明反網絡釣魚技術無法有效阻止網絡釣魚活動。 缺乏對反網絡釣魚解決方案的創建和應用的了解可能會阻礙市場擴展。

機會

生活方式的改變

人工智能(AI)、物聯網(IoT)、虛擬現實等技術在全球的發展速度與全球反魚叉式釣魚市場的擴張密切相關。 預計未來兩年內將有超過 200 億個小工具上線。 預計各行業的全球數字化轉型也將為全球魚叉式網絡釣魚防護市場提供創造價值的機會,在預測期內顯著提高市場收入。 每秒有數百台設備連接到互聯網。

威脅

服務攻擊

魚叉式網絡釣魚會謹慎選擇目標,因為它會讓目標看起來像是受到他們認識和信任的人的攻擊。 此外,魚叉式網絡釣魚攻擊可以使用惡意軟件來控制目標計算機,這些計算機被分組為稱為殭屍網絡的大型網絡,並被濫用於拒絕服務攻擊。 員工應該意識到風險,包括接收虛假電子郵件的可能性,以打擊魚叉式網絡釣魚攻擊。

COVID-19 的影響

由於這次疫情導致許多人的經濟狀況惡化,為了抑制非必要支出,消費需求下降。 在預測期內,上述因素預計將對全球反魚叉式網絡釣魚市場的收入軌跡產生負面影響。 然而,隨著相關政府機構開始解除這些限制,全球魚叉式網絡釣魚保護市場有望復蘇。

預計服務業在預測期內將成為最大的行業

由於網絡攻擊的增加,預計服務行業將出現顯著增長。 作為最受歡迎的網絡安全解決方案之一,託管安全服務因其易於使用和維護而在銀行、電信和醫療保健行業迅速發展。

銀行、金融服務和保險 (BFSI) 行業預計在預測期內實現最高複合年增長率

銀行、金融服務和保險 (BFSI) 行業預計在預測期內將以最快的複合年增長率增長,原因是對銀行的網絡攻擊不斷增加,導致高價值資產和消費者數據丟失。我在這裡。 針對銀行組織的攻擊者使用魚叉式網絡釣魚攻擊來滲透系統並竊取敏感數據,例如憑據、交易日誌和與金融服務行業運作方式相關的其他文件。

市場份額最高的地區

在預測期內,預計亞太地區將佔據最大的市場份額。 這是由於網絡攻擊和數據盜竊的增加導致電子郵件加密、勒索軟件保護和零日保護等安全工具的使用激增。 此外,該地區移動設備的使用正在增加,增加了從這些設備中竊取數據的風險。 通過利用雲服務和 BYOD 指南改善政府機構的數字基礎設施也是預計在預測期內促進該地區增長的趨勢之一。

複合年增長率最高的地區

由於數字化程度不斷提高和互聯網使用率很高,預計北美在預測期內的複合年增長率最高。 此外,不斷增加的電子郵件安全問題和漏洞也是推動該地區市場發展的因素之一。 由於存在尖端技術和組織大力投資反魚叉式釣魚市場以開發各種軟件解決方案,美國在北美地區擁有最大的市場份額。

主要發展

2021年2月,Barracuda Networks Ltd更新了其郵件安全解決方案“Barracuda Email Threat Scanner”的設計,以檢測通過郵件網關的魚叉式網絡釣魚、BEC和對話劫持等郵件威脅。發布了一個要支持的版本。

2020 年 12 月,Microsoft Office 365 的用戶成為魚叉式網絡釣魚活動的目標,該活動使用 Microsoft 精確的域欺騙策略來引誘收件人點擊惡意鏈接。 該鏈接重定向到一個旨在竊取用戶登錄信息的虛假登錄頁面。

本報告的內容

  • 評估區域和國家/地區細分市場的市場份額
  • 針對新進入者的戰略建議
  • 2020、2021、2022、2025 和 2028 年的綜合市場數據
  • 涵蓋市場趨勢(市場驅動因素、驅動因素、機遇、威脅、挑戰、投資機會、建議)
  • 根據市場預測在關鍵業務領域提出戰略建議
  • 競爭格局映射主要共同趨勢
  • 公司簡介,包括詳細的戰略、財務狀況和近期發展
  • 映射最新技術進步的供應鏈趨勢

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內容

第 1 章執行摘要

第二章前言

  • 概覽
  • 利益相關者
  • 調查範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 數據挖掘
    • 數據分析
    • 數據驗證
    • 研究方法
  • 調查來源
    • 主要研究信息來源
    • 二手研究資源
    • 假設

第三章市場趨勢分析

  • 司機
  • 約束因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 應用分析
  • 新興市場
  • COVID-19 的影響

第4章波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買家的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭公司之間的敵對關係

第 5 章全球魚叉式網絡釣魚防護市場:按防護類型

  • 社會工程學保護
  • 防止數據洩露
  • 零日預防
  • 電子郵件加密
  • 勒索軟件保護
  • 防止 DoS 攻擊
  • 多層惡意軟件保護
  • 其他保護類型

第 6 章全球魚叉式網絡釣魚防護市場:按組件分類

  • 服務
    • 手動或託管
  • 解決方案
    • 本地
    • 混合型
  • 其他組件

第 7 章全球魚叉式網絡釣魚防護市場:按應用

  • 政府
  • 通信和 IT
  • 零售
  • 交通
  • 教育
  • 醫療保健
  • 防守
  • 銀行、金融服務和保險 (BFSI)
  • 媒體和娛樂
  • 其他應用

第 8 章全球魚叉式網絡釣魚防護市場:區域

  • 北美
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 意大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳大利亞
    • 新西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 其他南美洲
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙特阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合酋長國
    • 卡塔爾
    • 南非
    • 其他中東地區

第九章主要進展

  • 合同、夥伴關係、協作和合資企業
  • 收購與合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第十章公司簡介

  • Intel Corporation
  • BAE Systems
  • GreatHorn Inc.
  • McAfee LLC
  • Barracuda Networks Inc.
  • Mimecast Ltd.
  • Symantec Corporation
  • Proofpoint, Inc.
  • IronScales Ltd.
  • Votiro Inc.
  • Phishlabs
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Cisco Systems Inc.
  • RSA Security LLC
  • Trend Micro Incorporated
  • Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Product Code: SMRC22293

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Spear Phishing Protection Market is accounted for $1401.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $2887.2 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 12.8% during the forecast period. An email or other electronic communication scam known as spear phishing targets a specific person, company, or organisation. The rise of digitization has boosted illegal activities like data theft for nefarious motives. The demand for spear phishing protection is rising as more hackers are breaking into customers' sensitive data and selling it. This is causing an increase in criminal activity online. In addition to protecting sensitive information from hackers, spear phishing defence is employed as a filter to block or put unwelcome emails.

According to the statistics provided by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the total export (%) of ICT goods such as computers, peripheral, communication and electronic equipment among other IT goods around the world grew from 10.62% in 2011 to 11.51% in 2017. The highest was recorded in Hong Kong, with 51.7% in 2017, followed by Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing Incidents of Spear Phishing Attacks

Spear phishing is a successful phishing threat made to enterprises by spammers or attackers in an effort to get sensitive and secret business information. Usually, it's done through social media or email. Typically, the attacker uses it to get financial information and trade secrets. To eliminate and guard against any unwanted access to confidential information in the company systems, spear phishing protection is used. The market is driven by a high demand for anti-phishing solutions, as seen by the increase in numbers.

Restraint:

Lack of awareness about cyber threats and cyber warfare

The spear phishing security industry is predicted to experience slow growth in a number of end-use industries due to a lack of awareness and understanding of cyber-attacks. This rising number demonstrates that anti-phishing techniques are ineffective in stopping phishing activities. The market's expansion will be hampered by a lack of understanding regarding the creation and application of anti-phishing solutions.

Opportunity:

Change in lifestyle patterns

The rate of technological development worldwide-whether it is in artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), or virtual reality-is closely correlated with the expansion of the global spear phishing protection market. Over 20 billion gadgets are expected to be online within the next two years. The global digital transformation in various industries is expected to offer value producing opportunities in the global Spear Phishing Protection Market, which is also anticipated to significantly boost market revenue throughout the forecast period. Hundreds of devices are connecting to the internet every second.

Threat:

Service attacks

Targets are carefully chosen by spear phishers so that the assault appears to come from people the target knows and trusts. Additionally, spear phishing assaults can use malware to take control of targets' computers and group them into sizable networks known as botnets that can be exploited for denial of service attacks. Employees must be aware of the dangers, such as the potential for receiving phoney emails, in order to combat spear phishing attacks.

COVID-19 Impact

Since the general economic situation of the majority of people has been adversely impacted by this outbreak, consumer demand has subsequently decreased as people are now more eager to cut non-essential expenses from their individual budgets. Over the course of the forecast period, the aforementioned factors are anticipated to negatively impact the global market for spear phishing protection's revenue trajectory. The global Spear Phishing Protection market is anticipated to rebound, nevertheless, when the relevant governing bodies start to lift these imposed lockdowns.

The services segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The services segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to an increase in cyber attacks. One of the most popular cyber security solutions, managed security services are expanding quickly because they are simple to use and maintain in the banking and financial sector, telecommunications industry, and healthcare industry.

The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to the rise in bank cyber attacks that result in the loss of very valuable assets and consumer data. Attackers who target banking organisations use spear phishing assaults to enter their systems or steal sensitive data, including credentials, transaction logs, and other files connected to the workings of the financial services industry.

Region with highest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to rise in cyber attacks and data theft is to blame for this expansion, which has seen a sharp rise in the use of security tools including email encryption, ransomware defence, and zero-day prevention. Additionally, the region has seen a growth in the use of mobile devices, which has raised the danger of data theft from these devices. The development of government organisations' digital infrastructure through the use of cloud services and BYOD guidelines is another trend that is expected to contribute to the region's growth over the course of the projection period.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the region is becoming more digitalized and uses the internet more frequently. Additionally, growing e-mail security issues and breaches are among the key drivers propelling the market in the area. Due to the existence of cutting-edge technology and organisations making significant investments in the spear phishing prevention market for the creation of various software solutions, the US holds the greatest market share in the North American area.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Spear Phishing Protection Market include Intel Corporation, BAE Systems, GreatHorn Inc., McAfee LLC, Barracuda Networks Inc., Mimecast Ltd., Symantec Corporation, Proofpoint, Inc., IronScales Ltd., Votiro Inc., Phishlabs, Microsoft Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., RSA Security LLC, Trend Micro Incorporated and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Key Developments:

In February 2021, Barracuda Networks Inc. introduced a redesigned version of their email security solution, Barracuda Email Threat Scanner, to help detect email threats like spear phishing, BEC, conversation hijacking, etc., from getting past email gateway.

In December 2020, Microsoft Office 365 users were targeted to spear phishing campaign using exact domain spoofing tactic of Microsoft that lured recipients to click on a malicious link. The link redirected users to a fake login page designed to steal their login credentials.

Protection Types Covered:

  • Social Engineering Protection
  • Data Leak Protection
  • Zero Day Prevention
  • Email Encryption
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Denial of Service Attack Protection
  • Multi Layered Malware Protection
  • Other Protection Types

Components Covered:

  • Services
  • Solutions
  • Other Components

Applications Covered:

  • Government
  • Telecommunication & IT
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Defense
  • Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Other Applications

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Application Analysis
  • 3.7 Emerging Markets
  • 3.8 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market, By Protection Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Social Engineering Protection
  • 5.3 Data Leak Protection
  • 5.4 Zero Day Prevention
  • 5.5 Email Encryption
  • 5.6 Ransomware Protection
  • 5.7 Denial of Service Attack Protection
  • 5.8 Multi Layered Malware Protection
  • 5.9 Other Protection Types

6 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market, By Component

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Services
    • 6.2.1 Manual or Managed
    • 6.2.2 Professional
  • 6.3 Solutions
    • 6.3.1 On Premises
    • 6.3.2 Cloud
    • 6.3.3 Hybrid
  • 6.4 Other Components

7 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market, By Application

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Government
  • 7.3 Telecommunication & IT
  • 7.4 Retail
  • 7.5 Transportation
  • 7.6 Education
  • 7.7 Healthcare
  • 7.8 Defense
  • 7.7 Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)
  • 7.10 Media and Entertainment
  • 7.11 Other Applications

8 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market, By Geography

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 North America
    • 8.2.1 US
    • 8.2.2 Canada
    • 8.2.3 Mexico
  • 8.3 Europe
    • 8.3.1 Germany
    • 8.3.2 UK
    • 8.3.3 Italy
    • 8.3.4 France
    • 8.3.5 Spain
    • 8.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 8.4 Asia Pacific
    • 8.4.1 Japan
    • 8.4.2 China
    • 8.4.3 India
    • 8.4.4 Australia
    • 8.4.5 New Zealand
    • 8.4.6 South Korea
    • 8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 8.5 South America
    • 8.5.1 Argentina
    • 8.5.2 Brazil
    • 8.5.3 Chile
    • 8.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 8.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 8.6.2 UAE
    • 8.6.3 Qatar
    • 8.6.4 South Africa
    • 8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

9 Key Developments

  • 9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 9.3 New Product Launch
  • 9.4 Expansions
  • 9.5 Other Key Strategies

10 Company Profiling

  • 10.1 Intel Corporation
  • 10.2 BAE Systems
  • 10.3 GreatHorn Inc.
  • 10.4 McAfee LLC
  • 10.5 Barracuda Networks Inc.
  • 10.6 Mimecast Ltd.
  • 10.7 Symantec Corporation
  • 10.8 Proofpoint, Inc.
  • 10.9 IronScales Ltd.
  • 10.10 Votiro Inc.
  • 10.11 Phishlabs
  • 10.12 Microsoft Corporation
  • 10.13 Cisco Systems Inc.
  • 10.14 RSA Security LLC
  • 10.15 Trend Micro Incorporated
  • 10.16 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Region (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Protection Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Social Engineering Protection (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Data Leak Protection (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Zero Day Prevention (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Email Encryption (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Ransomware Protection (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Denial of Service Attack Protection (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Multi Layered Malware Protection (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Other Protection Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Component (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Services (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Manual or Managed (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Professional (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Solutions (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By On Premises (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Cloud (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Hybrid (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Other Components (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Government (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Telecommunication & IT (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Retail (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Transportation (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Education (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Defense (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Media and Entertainment (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 30 Global Spear Phishing Protection Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.