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The Global Content Delivery Network (CDN) Security Market size is forecast to increase by USD 13.50 billion at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 30.72% between 2022 and 2027. The market is experiencing substantial growth driven by the escalating consumption of online content and the heightened dependency on the Internet. As digital threats become more advanced and sophisticated, organizations are increasingly prioritizing CDN security solutions to safeguard their online assets and ensure uninterrupted content delivery. With the rising prevalence of cyber threats, the demand for robust CDN security measures is on the rise, reflecting the growing importance of protecting digital infrastructure and enhancing online user experiences. This report also includes key market drivers, trends, and challenges.
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The market is witnessing robust growth fueled by the increasing demand for web performance optimization and enhanced digital experience delivery. CDN providers are focusing on addressing security threats, including DNS protection and safeguarding dynamic content delivery, amidst rising concerns in the media and entertainment industry. With the proliferation of high-speed networks, on-premise CDN service subscriptions are gaining traction, enabling localized caching and efficient delivery of audio and video content while ensuring mobile engagement and security across dynamic content.
The end-user segment of the market is characterized by the widespread adoption of high-speed networks, particularly in the media and entertainment industry. With the rising demand for audio and video content delivery, subscribers seek on-premise CDN services to ensure high-quality content consumption. This is particularly important for original content and Over the Top (OTT) services, including Video-on-Demand (VOD) services, which contribute to the significant internet traffic dedicated to video streaming and digital content. As more users demand content in 4K and Ultra HD resolutions, CDN providers must prioritize Quality of Service (QoS) to deliver optimal viewing experiences. Additionally, the adoption of P2P CDN solutions, along with trends like Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Choose Your Own Device (CYOD), underscores the importance of robust CDN security measures to safeguard API endpoints and ensure secure content delivery across diverse devices and networks.
The market share by the media and entertainment segment will be significant during the forecast period. The media and entertainment segment of the market is growing, owing to the growth in OTT and e-advertising. OTT refers to the content that providers distribute on streaming media as a standalone product directly to viewers over the Internet. Companies are providing video content through the Internet. Also, the OTT market is growing rapidly owing to the high Internet speed and the declining prices of Internet packages. As per OTT Companies, the number of subscribers is increasing.
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Piracy is a major concern in the video and audio content industry. File sharing, copying, and downloading from illegal online sources are major problems for OTT service providers. Thus, premium content protection is a critical need for all OTT service providers. The importance of CDN security solutions has increased in this industry as they help operators create service models that enable consumers to navigate through a vast portfolio of movies, music, TV shows, sports, and entertainment programs in a secure platform. The growth of this segment is primarily attributed to the increasing adoption of solutions, which is driven by an increase in the global demand for the CDN Security Industry.
North America is projected to contribute 39% of market growth by 2023.
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Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. North America is a pioneer in the early adoption of technologies across industries. As a result, the region would help the market thrive successfully. The US and Canada dominate the market in North America. The expanding IT, healthcare, BFSI, telecommunication, retail, and education industries and the large presence of OTT providers in North America are driving the market in North America.
The market is witnessing robust growth driven by the increasing demand for web performance optimization and protection against security threats. CDNs, with their localized caching and dynamic content delivery capabilities, play a crucial role in enhancing mobile engagement and digital experience delivery. As CDN providers bolster security measures such as DNS protection and QoS enhancement, they cater to diverse industries, especially the media and entertainment sector, where high-quality audio and video content delivery is paramount. With the proliferation of OTT and VOD services, CDN security solutions ensure the safe and seamless delivery of digital content, including 4K and Ultra HD video streaming, across high-speed networks worldwide. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
The growing consumption of online content is the key factor driving the market. The global Over the Top (OTT) market has witnessed high growth in recent years. In addition, the Internet speed is increasing globally. The global average speed of the Internet increased to 85 Mbps in 2020, as compared to around 64 Mbps in 2019. Developing countries such as India and China witnessed a dramatic increase in Internet speed. Furthermore, network providers globally are providing monthly or weekly Internet packages at low prices. These schemes allow consumers to connect to the Internet at an affordable price.
Low-cost data plans offered by network providers have led to an increase in the number of Internet users. This has increased the demand of digital content as consumers can easily access the Internet via various mediums. Various OTT service providers provide country-specific content. They provide the required CDN for data transmission specific to a region and prevent the delivery of content in specific regions due to government regulations.
The proliferation of mobile applications is one of the major market trends. The number of mobile applications has increased significantly and is expected to rise further during the forecast period. Besides social media applications, two-thirds of the total number of smartphone users globally watch the news, listen to music, or access entertainment or sports applications. These mobile applications use a CDN for data delivery. Companies are targeting their audience based on the type of mobile applications that they download.
The proliferation of mobile applications has triggered the demand among OTT providers. Brands and agencies no longer focus on web content because of the proliferation of mobile applications. The consumption of digital content via smartphones is increasing rapidly with the penetration of smartphones worldwide. Such factors will increase the market during the forecast period.
System integration and interoperability issues are major challenges to the market. The adoption of advanced technologies in various industries, including the BFSI, telecommunication, transportation, media and entertainment, and public sector companies, is increasing significantly. The adoption of advanced technologies leads to system integration and interoperability issues. Many organizations face integration issues while implementing CDN security solutions. The Companies should provide unified IT solutions that can be seamlessly integrated with the existing IT infrastructure of organizations.
Technical glitches during operations can incur high costs for organizations and reduce their operational efficiency. Technical defects, server errors, and other malfunctions caused by hacking are some of the key issues faced. Therefore, to ensure high accuracy, Companies must conduct several trials before introducing to the market. This factor is expected to hinder the market during the forecast period.
The market research and growth report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the market forecasting report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their strategies.
Customer Landscape
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Alphabet - The company offers security with global distribution with anycast IP, hybrid multi-cloud architecture, and optimized with last mile operations as well.
The market growth and forecasting report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 15 market Companies, including:
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of Companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize Companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize Companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The market is experiencing significant growth driven by the need to safeguard content delivery against cyber threats like DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks and injection attacks. With the rise in content consumption and the proliferation of video streaming services, organizations seek robust security solutions to protect original content from viruses and other malicious activities. High-speed networks enable seamless video material delivery, while On-premise CDN service subscriptions offer enhanced control and security measures. CDN providers are enhancing their offerings with advanced web application firewall (WAF) solutions to mitigate risks and ensure web performance optimization, thereby enhancing mobile engagement and safeguarding dynamic content delivery.
The demand for CDN (Content Delivery Network) security grows in tandem with bandwidth-intensive applications and enterprise mobility trends. As per the Visual Networking Index, global Internet traffic drives the adoption of cloud-based CDNs (Content Delivery Networks), ensuring low latency responses for connected things. CDN security solutions include web application firewalls (WAFs), guarding against automated attacks like injection and application-layer denial of service (DoS). Services like cloud-based WAFs offer protection for both public and internal web applications, spanning traditional corporate websites to B2C and B2B applications.
The market is witnessing robust growth as organizations prioritize safeguarding digital content delivery against security threats. CDNs, with their localized caching capabilities, play a crucial role in ensuring digital experience delivery while maintaining security. Major Content delivery network (CDN) vendors offer solutions tailored to the needs of the media and entertainment industry, facilitating seamless audio and video content delivery. With the proliferation of Over the Top (OTT) services and Video-on-Demand (VOD) services, demand for high-quality content delivery, including 4K and Ultra HD video streaming, has surged. To ensure QoS (Quality of Service), organizations are increasingly adopting P2P CDN (Peer-to-Peer CDN) solutions, while BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and CYOD (Choose Your Own Device) trends drive the need for robust API (Application Programming Interface) integration with CDNs.
The market growth analysis research report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
Market Scope |
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Market Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
185 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 30.72% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 1,3500.41 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth (%) |
29.93 |
Regional analysis |
North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
North America at 39% |
Key countries |
US, Canada, China, Japan, India, and Germany |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Akamai Technologies Inc., Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Broadcom Inc., Lumen Technologies Inc., Fastly Inc., Imperva Inc., International Business Machines Corp., Microsoft Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., ChinaCache International Holdings Ltd., The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Cloudflare Inc, Limelight Networks Inc., NetScout Systems Inc., Nexusguard Ltd., proinity LLC, Radware Ltd., StackPath LLC, and Wangsu Science and Technology Co. Ltd. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period |
Customization purview |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by End-user
7 Market Segmentation by Type
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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