PUBLISHER: Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1425154
PUBLISHER: Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1425154
Multi-cloud security is a technique that provides consistent visibility, policy, security, and governance across various cloud environments through a centralized management console. Such cloud security is used in businesses that deploy workloads on various cloud platforms, which include both public clouds and private clouds. Cloud data center establishments and emphasis on adopting advanced security features have emerged as a significant driving force behind the substantial growth of the multi-cloud security market.
Market Drivers
The increased demand for cloud services and network security to manage increased data traffic coupled with the increasing number of cyber-attacks and cybersecurity issues is influencing the development of new data centers of multi-cloud security solutions to secure their cloud environments. Due to the high demand, various data center projects are been unrevealed by the key players in the market. For instance, in September 2022, NTT created a new data center in the Kansai region to offer high-speed, high-capacity communications and vast computing resources. In the future, NTT will use the Data Center as a hub for providing IOWN-based commercial services.
Increasing cyberattacks on multi-cloud deployments have prompted businesses to implement multi-cloud security programs to protect their data across all cloud environments. The growing government support for multi-cloud adoption is propelling market growth. Governments around the world are increasingly promoting the use of multi-cloud security solutions to improve their digital safety systems and protect confidential information. For instance, in October 2023, Accenture Federal Services and Google Public Sector created a cybersecurity center of excellence to assist US federal agencies in rapidly detecting and responding to more advanced cyberattacks.
Digitalization plays a vital role in multi-cloud security market growth as with the growing digitalization of companies and organizations the demand for durable multi-cloud security solutions to safeguard a company's confidential data and applications across multiple cloud-based systems will also propel. Likewise, favorable government initiatives and investments to promote digitization in government agencies are also expected to provide a positive market outlook for multi-cloud security solutions.
North America is anticipated to dominate the market.
North America is projected to account for a major share of the multi-cloud security market owing to the region's robust growth in new data center establishment and numerous government investments in cybersecurity to protect confidential data. Additionally, in the U.S. multiple projects have been launched for cybersecurity, for instance, in March 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the National Cybersecurity Strategy to ensure that all Americans get the full benefits of a safe and secure digital ecosystem. Also, in October 2021, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) formed a Multi-Cloud Security Public Working Group (MCSPWG) to investigate the latest techniques for securing complex cloud solutions including multiple service providers and multiple clouds.
Market Challenges
The growth of the multi-cloud security market may be restrained due to high-cost implementations which can limit their adoption, mainly for small and medium-sized companies. This is due to the complexity of setting up these solutions, the requirement for specialized hardware and software, and the costs associated with training and development. Businesses have to customize safety measures to the specific requirements and features of each cloud provider. This might include developing or configuring security policies, access controls, and monitoring mechanisms, leading to additional development and implementation costs.
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