Global SaaS-based Content Security Market 2014-2018: Key Vendors are Cisco, McAfee, Microsoft and Symantec

DUBLIN, September 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2llmj9/global_saasbased) has announced the addition of the "Global SaaS-based Content Security Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

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SaaS-based content security is a technology used for monitoring and protecting the internet, email, and web access in a computer network. Most SaaS-based content security solutions provide protection against advanced attacks, malware, threats, and spam. They provide basic protection to the network and devices by operating as anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and intrusion prevention systems.

They focus on the security of key parameters such as compliance, governance, data protection, architecture, and identity and access. A typical SaaS-based security solution offers features such as encryption, identity and access management, endpoint monitoring, vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection, and application and messaging security.

The analysts forecast the Global SaaS-based Content Security market to grow at a CAGR of 17.60 percent over the period 2013-2018.

Content security solutions can be categorized into three segments: Software, Hardware, and SaaS.

The report, the Global SaaS-based Content Security Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global SaaS-based Content Security market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Increased demand from small business segments is one of the key trends in the market. Advances in technology have forced small and medium enterprises to use SaaS-based content security solutions to increase their market share. Companies from different sectors are increasingly adopting SaaS-based content security solutions because of the various benefits offered such as low investment costs and the availability of pay-per-use models.

According to the report, the main driver for the Global SaaS-based Content Security market is the rise in the cloud services-specific attacks. Driven by multiple factors such as flexibility, cost saving, and availability of data, many companies are transferring their data to the cloud.

Further, the report states that inconsistent network connection issues are one of the major challenges that the market confronts. For the proper functioning of the SaaS-based applications, organizations require a reliable internet connection. High-speed internet connection comes with an additional charge, which increases the total operational cost.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Landscape

07. End-user Analysis

08. Geographical Segmentation

09. Buying Criteria

10. Market Growth Drivers

11. Drivers and their Impact

12. Market Challenges

13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

14. Market Trends

15. Trends and their Impact

16. Vendor Landscape

17. Key Vendor Analysis

18. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

• Cisco Systems
• McAfee
• Microsoft
• Symantec
• Barracuda Networks
• Blue Coat Systems
• Citrix Systems
• Dell SonicWall
• F5 Networks
• Proofpoint
• TrendMicro
• Websense

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