Network security appliances are defined as a set of network management and security tools which are installed on-site by major organizations in order to prevent unauthorized access to the networks and ensure data security. The different types of network security appliances available in the market are firewall, intrusion detection & prevention, content management, unified threat management, and virtual private network.
Rising cyber-attacks and cybercrimes, growing vulnerabilities in SS7 are the major drivers which help in surging the growth of network security appliance market whereas its complex structure and deficiency of preventive firewall maintenance may act as a restraining factor for Network security appliances market. Boosting cyber-crime, implementation of bring-your-own-device and adoption of advance in technology will add new opportunities for this market in the coming years.