Significant Driver: Rising Instances of Cyber Attacks Have Surged the Adoption of Ransomware Protection

 The ever-increasing cases of ransomware attacks have been a cause of concern in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region, propelling the demand for effective ransomware protection solutions. With the surge in cyber threats & the increasing sophistication of ransomware attacks, businesses & organizations in the GCC region are realizing the critical need for robust defenses to safeguard their valuable data & assets. The demand for ransomware protection has risen as organizations are more reliant on digital infrastructure than in the past, specifically followed by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the remote work trend. For instance,

In 2023, according to the report published by Group IB, more than 150 companies in the MEA region had their data leaked online, following ransomware attacks between 2021 & 2022, with a total of 42 companies in the GCC region.

 As a result, regional companies are heavily investing in ransomware protection solutions such as endpoint security, network security, email security, and others to safeguard their digital assets & minimize the risk of ransomware attacks. These solutions are designed in a way to block & mitigate ransomware attacks, reducing the potential effect on business operations & reputation. Therefore, the surging ransomware attack & the upscaling investments by several companies to adopt this protection to mitigate the issue are further predicted to drive the market in the following years.