Increasing Privacy and Security Concerns to Augment the Network Access Control Market Growth

 

Network access control is a security solution that provides security against unauthorized endpoint devices such as printers, smartphones, laptops, and others. This helps protect the private network from malware (malicious software) and protect network vulnerabilities. Moreover, network access control integrates with existing security platforms to increase network security and efficiency. Moreover, there are different ways in which network access control can be implemented according to the requirements of an organization.

Network access control is an advanced security solution that tries to unify network security, client authentication, and end-point security. There are many security considerations in setting up this security solution. One is the use of encryption oracle or any other protocols to secure networks. Another security step is the use of various integrity checks for network and client software to prevent malicious attacks. The other security method is the use of MAC addresses and also verification of the server identity. The final security method is the usage of various mechanisms to control access such as token-based authentication.

Market Dynamics

Increasing implementation of IoT (Internet of Things) devices and increasing the adoption of cloud technology in network access control is expected to propel the network access control market growth. For instance, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC), there will be around 41.6 billion connected IoT devices in 2025.

Moreover, the increasing prevalence of bring your own device (BYOD), compatibility with existing network security technologies, and need for automation and security for business processes is also expected to aid the network access control market growth.

Increasing demand for next-gen network access control technologies from organizations and increasing privacy and security concerns are expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities to players in the market. However, high initial investment costs and lack of awareness about the benefits of network access control solutions are expected to restrain the growth of the network access control market.

Competitive Analysis

Major players operating in the network access control market are Fortinet, Auconet, Avaya, Bradford Networks, Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, Forescout Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development, Fortinet Impulse Point, Key Innovator, Portnox, Savex Technologies, and Pulse Secure.

Major players operating in the market are adopting various strategies, such as collaboration and partnership to strengthen their market position. For instance, in January 2021, Savex Technologies signed a distribution agreement with Fortinet to expand its business and security market footprint in India. According to Fortinet, Savex will help them to keep with new business demands in emerging technologies such as SASE, SD-WAN, Network Access Control, EDR, and Network Monitoring and Diagnostics.