PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722892
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722892
The global SSL VPN market size was valued at USD 6.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 12.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.5% during 2025-2033. The market is propelled by escalating demand for secure remote access in SMEs, advancements in cloud-based SSL VPN solutions, and increased focus on regulatory compliance.
Secure socket layer virtual private network (SSL VPN) is a security technology that is used for encrypting network communications. It provides remote access to restricted network resources and secure site-to-site connectivity through an authenticated system. There are mainly two types of SSL VPN, namely SSL Portal VPN and SSL Tunnel VPN. It generally operates with a standard browser to establish a secure connection between the public internet and the corporate network. SSL VPN prevents unauthorized parties from accessing the network and related data, thereby eliminating the risks of unusual activity threats. This, in turn, assists enterprises in enhancing security operation, optimizing the workforce, and ensuring instant implementation of information technology (IT) data protection policies. At present, SSL VPN is commercially available in varying remote access types, such as clientless and thin client.
The increasing demand for flexible and cost-effective security solutions across organizations due to the rising instances of online fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, and cyberattacks is primarily driving the global SSL VPN market growth. In line with this, the sudden outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the consequent implementation of lockdowns has led to the deployment of work-from-home (WFH) and bring your own device (BYOD) models. This shift in the corporate culture has made the data more vulnerable, which, in turn, is facilitating the widespread adoption of SSL VPN by several large, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Rapid developments in connected technologies, along with the integration of cloud-based SSL solutions by end-users for improving the overall performance are further propelling the market growth. Other factors, such as strategic collaborations between companies and the increasing investments in research and development (R&D) activities to introduce advanced SSL VPNs that offer secured remote access to mobile users, are creating a positive outlook for the market.
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Array Networks Inc., Barracuda Networks Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Citrix Systems Inc., F5 Inc., New H3C Technologies Co. Ltd. (Tsinghua Unisplendour (Group) Co. Ltd), Oracle Corporation, Pulse Secure LLC (Ivanti), QNO Technology Inc., Sangfor Technologies Inc. and Sonicwall Inc.