Network Access Control Global Market Report 2024

The network access control market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.49 billion in 2023 to $4.52 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.5%. The growth observed in the historic period for Network Access Control (NAC) can be attributed to several factors, including the escalation of cybersecurity threats, the imposition of regulatory compliance requirements, the prevalence of bring your own device (BYOD) trends, the imperative need for protection against insider threats, and the continual increase in connectivity and network complexity.

The network access control market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.6 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period for Network Access Control (NAC) can be attributed to the increasing demand for remote workforce management, the integration with zero trust architecture for enhanced security, advanced threat detection capabilities, and a heightened focus on cloud security. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the integration of NAC with identity and access management (IAM), the application of network segmentation strategies, the use of behavioral analytics in NAC, collaboration with threat intelligence platforms, and the growing importance of remote NAC solutions for telecommuting scenarios.

The surge in concerns regarding privacy and security is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the network access control market in the future. These concerns encompass safeguarding sensitive data and fortifying systems against unauthorized access, exploitation, or breaches. Network access control presents a comprehensive framework for enforcing compliance, verifying the identities of individuals and devices, and monitoring network activities to avert unauthorized access and potential breaches. For example, as per a May 2022 report by HISCOX, an insurance firm based in Bermuda, the average cybersecurity expenditure per company escalated by 60% in 2021, reaching $5.3 million. Concurrently, the overall frequency of cyber-attacks increased by 12% annually, with 48% of organizations reporting an attack within the previous 12 months, up from 43% in 2021. Consequently, the upsurge in privacy and security concerns is expected to propel the network access control market.

The burgeoning trend of remote work is poised to drive the expansion of the network access control market in the foreseeable future. Remote work involves individuals operating from their residences or alternative locations rather than traditional office settings. Network access control offers comprehensive visibility across the entire network, encompassing physical endpoints and cloud-based storage domains. This becomes particularly crucial in remote work setups, where employees access the network from diverse locations. For instance, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's data from 2021, the percentage of individuals primarily working from home in the United States surged significantly, tripling from 5.7% to 17.9% compared to the preceding two years. Hence, the escalating trend of remote work is a key driver propelling the growth of the network access control market.

Anticipated complexities in integration pose a significant challenge to the prospective growth of the network access control market. Such intricate integrations typically demand meticulous planning, extensive testing, and customization efforts. Organizations might exhibit reluctance in investing in solutions demanding high initial expenses, thereby impeding market expansion. For instance, in 2021, as reported by HealthITSecurity, the integration of network access control solutions with electronic health records (EHRs) and other healthcare systems proved to be a complex and time-consuming process, limiting the adoption of NAC solutions within the healthcare industry. Consequently, the hurdles associated with complex integration are set to hinder the growth trajectory of the network access control market.

Prominent entities within the network access control market are directing their focus towards pioneering sophisticated solutions, notably cloud-based network access control (NAC), to bolster customer service reliability and fortify their market standing. Cloud-based NAC represents a variant hosted and managed in the cloud, catering to the enforcement of network access control policies. For instance, in May 2023, Juniper Networks Inc., a US-based provider renowned for network security products and software-defined networking technology, introduced Juniper Mist Access Assurance. This cloud-based NAC service streamlines the imposition of secure network authorization and authentication for businesses, circumventing the intricacies associated with on-premises NAC solutions. Access Assurance aims to furnish users with a secure and dependable network connectivity experience. Through the fusion of NAC with network connectivity visibility, it identifies errors stemming from client settings, network services, or NAC policies, continually ensuring an optimal end-user experience. This advancement empowers network administrators to effortlessly manage access and enhance user experiences via a shared cloud and AI engine.

In February 2022, Juniper Networks Inc., a US-based provider of network security products and software-defined networking technology, acquired WiteSand Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition enhances Juniper's capabilities by adding a highly experienced technical team and cutting-edge technology. It supports Juniper's commitment to providing a next-generation network access control (NAC) solution as a crucial component of its AI-driven enterprise portfolio. WiteSand Inc., the acquired company, specializes in cloud-native zero trust network access control solutions.

Major companies operating in the network access control market report are Cisco Systems Inc., SAP SE, Hewlett Packard Enterprises Co., Vmware Inc., CommScope Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., Venustech Group Inc., Avaya Inc., Belden Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Extreme Networks Inc., Solarwinds Inc., Ivanti Software Inc., Advent International LP, Trustwave Holdings Inc., OPSWAT Inc., Sophos Inc., Genians Inc., Beta Systems Software AG, Portnox, Nevis Networks Inc., InfoExpress Inc., IS Decisions, CyberCyte Ltd., Nellsoft GmbH.

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

The network access control market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as bring your own device (BYOD), network access for non-employees, Internet of Things (IoT) security, and incident response. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The network access control market also includes sales of network access device (NAD) and accounting server. 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 primary components of network access control include NAC appliances, NAC software, and associated services. NAC appliances serve as a key element in this solution, defining and implementing policies that dictate how network nodes are secured when devices initially seek to connect. Deployment models for NAC include on-premises and cloud-based solutions, catering to both small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. NAC finds applications across diverse industries such as information technology (IT) and telecom, banking, finance, and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government, education, among others.

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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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