Global SSL Certification Market 2016-2020
- Published: Nov 2015
- Pages: 75
- SKU: IRTNTR8019
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This industry research report includes a detailed segmentation of the global SSL certification market by validation types (OV, DV, and EV) and by end users (large enterprises, SMEs, government organizations, and others). It also outlines the market shares for key regions such as the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The key vendors analyzed in this report are Comodo, DigiCert, Entrust Datacard, GlobalSign, GoDaddy, and Symantec.
Global SSL certification market outlook
Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global SSL certification market to grow at an impressive CAGR of more than 22% by 2020. The consumers’ growing preference for online banking and e-commerce is a significant factor that is expected to impel market growth during the forecast period.
The augmented need for privacy and security is the key driver for the growth of the SSL certificate marketplace. Recently, it has been observed that many consumers prefer online transactions due to advantages like smooth fund management and easy fund transfers. This increase in online transactions is anticipated to foster the instances of data and identity theft, which in turn impels the need for data security during the forecast period.
End-user segmentation of the SSL certification market
- Large enterprises
- SMEs
- Government organizations
In this market research, analysts have estimated the large enterprises segment to account for more than 39% of the total market share by 2020. The augmented need to maintain privacy and ensure customer satisfaction by offering advanced security is anticipated to bolster growth in this segment during the predicted period.
Market segmentation of the SSL certification industry by validation type
- Organization validation (OV)
- Domain validation (DV)
- Extended validation (EV)
Technavio market research analysts estimate the OV SSL certification segment to be the largest market segment during the forecast period. The augmented need to increase data security and avoid data theft is a significant factor, which results in this segment’s high market share of more than 48% by 2020.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
The global SSL certification market is highly fragmented due to the presence of numerous small and large suppliers. The top SSL certificate companies compete based on price, quality, innovation, service, reputation, distribution, and promotion to gain maximum market prominence during the forecast period.
The best SSL certificate companies include -
- Comodo
- DigiCert
- Entrust Datacard
- GlobalSign
- GoDaddy
- Symantec
Other prominent vendors in the market include Gandi, Namecheap, Network Solutions, Nexcess.Net, SSL.com, Starfield Technologies, StartCom, SwissSign, Trustwave, Verizon, Volusion, and ZNetLive.
Key questions answered in the report
- What will the SSL certification market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
- What are the key factors driving the global SSL certification market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global SSL certification market?
- What are the challenges to the SSL certification market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global SSL certification market?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global SSL certification market?
- Trending factors influencing the SSL certification market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global SSL certification market?
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Table of Contents
- Highlights
- Research methodology
- Economic indicators
- Key market highlights
- SSL certification
- SSL handshake process
- Types of SSL certificates
- Online certificate status protocol (OCSP) stapling
- Web servers using SSL certificates
- New initiatives in the market
- Evolution of SHA-2 algorithm
- Issuance of SSL certificates to fraudsters
- Market overview
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
- Global SSL certification market by validation type
- Global OV SSL certification market
- Global DV SSL certification market
- Global EV SSL certification market
- Global SSL certification market by end-user
- Global SSL certification market by geography
- Global SSL certification market by geography 2015-2020 (Revenue)
- Need for privacy and security
- Adoption of cloud-based services
- Increasing awareness amongst end user companies
- Intense vendor competition
- Increased network complexities
- Decentralized SSL certification management
- Availability of self-signed certificates
- Adoption of IoT
- Growing usage of SSL certification in retail and BFSI sectors
- Increasing M&As
- Adoption of multi-factor authentication
- Product offerings
- Vendor matrix
- Vendor rating
- Role of distributors in the SSL certificate market
- Other prominent vendors
- Comodo
- DigiCert
- Entrust Datacard
- GlobalSign
- GoDaddy
- Symantec
- List of abbreviations
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases

DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts

REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape
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