Role-based Access Control Global Market Report 2024

The role-based access control market has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.63 billion in 2023 to $10.83 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. During the historical period, the expansion can be attributed to several factors. Regulatory compliance requirements, escalating cybersecurity threats, growing concerns about data privacy, adherence to industry-specific security standards, and the heightened complexity of IT environments have all contributed to this growth.

The role-based access control market is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.43 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. In the forecast period, the anticipated growth can be ascribed to the widespread adoption of cloud computing, the proliferation of IoT (Internet of Things), global trends in remote work, a strategic focus on zero-trust security models, and seamless integration with identity management solutions. Noteworthy trends expected in the forecast period encompass an improved user experience, the emergence of blockchain in RBAC, collaborative efforts with threat intelligence, the advent of mobile RBAC solutions, and tailored customization to meet industry-specific needs.

The role-based access control market is anticipated to experience growth, driven by the rising demand for remote work. With the concept of working from home gaining prominence, where individuals perform their duties remotely using approved tools and policies, role-based access control plays a crucial role in ensuring enhanced security, improved compliance, and increased productivity for remote workers. According to a survey by Upwork, a US-based online freelance marketplace, 28% of recruiting managers in the United States, representing 40.7 million professionals, anticipated working remotely in the next five years, showcasing an increase from 22.9% in 2020. This surge in demand for remote work is a significant factor fueling the growth of the role-based access control market.

The escalating cybersecurity threats are expected to contribute to the market's expansion in the coming years. Cybersecurity threats, characterized by malicious actions aimed at compromising the privacy, availability, or integrity of digital data and systems, necessitate robust access control measures. Role-based access control serves as a critical component of cybersecurity strategies, providing a systematic and effective approach to managing and enforcing access control regulations. For example, the Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre reported over 76,000 cybercrime incidents in November 2022, marking a 13% increase from the previous fiscal year. This underscores the growing urgency for effective cybersecurity measures. As a result, the role-based access control market is propelled by the increasing need to address cybersecurity threats.

Product innovation emerges as a pivotal trend gaining traction in the role-based access control market. Leading companies in this sector are strategically focusing on the development of novel products to fortify their market position. A notable example is VNTG Inc., a US-based provider of a developer tool facilitating cloud cost management. In March 2022, VNTG Inc. introduced a role-based access control solution for team management. This innovative product boasts a distinctive feature enabling users to determine which team members can access detailed cost data within the Vantage interface. The implementation of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) empowers Vantage enterprise-tier clients to establish teams, add members, and govern access to specific workspaces containing detailed cost information.

Major players in the role-based access control market are actively embracing technological advancements to better cater to the evolving needs of their consumer base. A noteworthy example is Microsoft's introduction of role-based access control (RBAC) for Exchange Online apps. In December 2022, Microsoft Corporation, a US-based technological giant, announced the public preview launch of RBAC for exchange online applications. This feature extends the RBAC paradigm from Exchange 2010 to govern access via Azure or Microsoft. The RBAC public preview for Exchange Online applications enhances security by introducing resource-scoped capabilities, enabling users to securely access calendar, contact, and email data through Exchange Web Services or Microsoft Graph APIs. Microsoft's commitment to providing clients with the least privileged access to their data is evident through this strategic move.

In April 2022, Imprivata Inc., a prominent US-based digital identity company catering to life and mission-critical industries, completed the acquisition of SecureLink for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition equips Imprivata with the capability to securely access on-premises and cloud applications, virtual desktops, shared mobile and medical devices, as well as workstations seamlessly. SecureLink, the acquired company, specializes in critical access management, including role-based access control. The acquisition reinforces Imprivata's position in the market and enhances its ability to provide comprehensive digital identity solutions to its clientele.

Major companies operating in the role-based access control market report are Amazon Web Services Inc., BeyondTrust Corporation, ForgeRock Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, JumpCloud Inc., Microsoft, Okta Inc., Oracle Corporation, Ping Identity Corporation, SolarWinds Worldwide LLC, CyberArk Software Ltd., Broadcom Inc., Varonis Systems, SailPoint Technologies Inc., SecureAuth, Avatier Corporation, Evidian S.A., Omada, RSA Security LLC, Beta Systems Software AG, Identity Automation, PlainID, Saviynt Inc., One Identity LLC, Cloudentity, AlertEnterprise Inc., Axiomatics AB, Biocatch, Radiant Logic, Cyberinc Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the global role-based access control market size in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the role-based access control market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the role-based access control market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Within RBAC, the key components encompass solutions and services. Solutions are a set of concepts aimed at assisting organizations in achieving their objectives by establishing an effective role-based access control system. The diverse model types include core RBAC, hierarchical RBAC, and constrained RBAC. These models cater to enterprises of varying sizes, such as large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). RBAC finds application across different sectors, including banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), information technology (IT) and communications, healthcare, government and defense, retail and e-commerce, education, and others.

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The role-based access control market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as preventing unauthorized users from viewing or editing data, assigning roles, and gaining control over data access. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The role-based access control market also includes sales of cloud-based access control systems, office, and building access control technology, access control software, and related products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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