File Integrity Monitoring Global Market Report 2024

The file integrity monitoring market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.92 billion in 2023 to $1.07 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. The historical growth can be attributed to several factors, including an increased demand for cloud computing services, rising threats to IT infrastructure security, concerns regarding data privacy, heightened awareness and adoption of security technologies, and a focus on preventing data breaches.

The file integrity monitoring market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.91 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the growing threats to organizational data security, the widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the escalating sophistication of cyber-attacks, the increase in cross-border terrorist activities, and the rising prevalence of remote work trends. Key trends expected during this period encompass the adoption of cloud-based File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solutions, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies, a focus on real-time detection and response capabilities, and the implementation of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.

The increasing number of cybercrime cases is poised to drive the growth of the file integrity monitoring market in the future. Cybercrime cases encompass a range of criminal activities conducted through digital technologies or the internet, including hacking, phishing, identity theft, malware distribution, and online fraud. The rise in cybercrime cases is attributed to the growing reliance on digital technologies, expanded connectivity, and the emergence of sophisticated cybercriminal tactics. File integrity monitoring plays a vital role in detecting and mitigating cyberattacks by providing real-time alerts on unauthorized changes to critical files and configurations. This helps prevent data breaches and ensures system integrity. For example, data from the Australian Cyber Security Centre in November 2022 revealed a 13% increase in cybercrime reports in Australia during the 2021-22 financial year, highlighting the urgency for robust file integrity monitoring solutions.

Key players in the file integrity monitoring market are concentrating on developing advanced technologies such as threat intelligence monitoring solutions to gain a competitive advantage. Threat intelligence monitoring solutions continuously gather, analyze, and offer actionable insights on an organization's potential cybersecurity threats and risks. For instance, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., a US-based cybersecurity technology company, launched Falcon FileVantage in October 2021. This file integrity monitoring solution provides centralized visibility and scalable monitoring of critical files, folders, and registry changes. Powered by CrowdStrike's Threat Graph, which captures approximately 1 trillion high-fidelity signals daily, Falcon FileVantage offers modernized workflow policies and valuable threat intelligence to enhance security.

In February 2022, HelpSystems, a US-based software company, acquired Tripwire Inc. for $350 million, strengthening its infrastructure protection and data security portfolios. Tripwire Inc. is known for its file integrity monitoring (FIM) solutions, further solidifying HelpSystems' position in the cybersecurity industry.

Major companies operating in the file integrity monitoring market are AT&T Cybersecurity, VMware LLC, Fortinet Inc., Splunk Inc., Micro Focus International plc, McAfee LLC, Trend Micro Incorporated, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., ManageEngine, HelpSystems, SolarWinds Worldwide LLC, Rapid7 Inc., Qualys Inc., Varonis Systems Inc., Trustwave Holdings Inc., LogRhythm Inc., Alert Logic Inc., Lacework, Netwrix Corporation, Paessler AG, Sophos Ltd., UpGuard Inc., New Net Technologies LLC, Cimcor Inc., ATOMICORP.

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

File integrity monitoring (FIM) is a security practice focused on continuously monitoring and analyzing files and systems for unauthorized or unexpected changes. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of critical files and configurations by promptly alerting administrators to any alterations, which may indicate malicious activity or compliance violations. FIM is vital for detecting and mitigating security breaches and maintaining regulatory compliance standards.

The primary components of file integrity monitoring include software and services. Software refers to programs or applications designed to monitor and analyze changes to files and directories on computer systems or networks. These software solutions can be deployed in various modes such as agentless or agent-based, and they are available in cloud-based and on-premises configurations. File integrity monitoring solutions cater to organizations of different sizes, primarily small and medium enterprises as well as large enterprises, and are utilized across multiple verticals including banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), healthcare and life sciences, government, education, media and entertainment, manufacturing and automotive, retail and e-commerce, among others.

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The file integrity monitoring market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real-time alerts, continuous monitoring, anomaly detection, alerting and notification, integrity verification, and configuration management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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