Market Trends of North America IoT Security Industry
Increasing Number of Data Breaches is Anticipated to Drive the Market
- With the increase in the number of devices connected to the Internet, the cyber world is expected to witness a rise in the occurrence and emergence of new threats and attacks. This is evident by the growth in data breaches across the North America region in various end-user verticals over the past few years. These attacks, which directly target business systems and individuals, may potentially lead to enormous financial and personal losses. Thus fueling the need for IoT security for consumer devices that are highly susceptible to data breaches.
- Moreover, the growth in data breaches across the region in various end-user industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing, BFSI, automotive, etc., is driving the need for IoT security solutions to protect their connected devices from cyberattacks. For instance, according to the ITRC 2022 Annual Data Breach Report by Identity Theft Resource Center, the number of data compromises in the United States was 1802 cases in 2022. The number of data compromises in the United States significantly increased from 157 cases in 2005 to 1802 cases in 2022.
- Further, cloud services are experiencing high adoption rates owing to the demand for IoT. This increasing use of cloud systems across various verticals has increased the vulnerabilities of these systems to data breaches. With many providers offering multiple solutions, the need for a uniform security platform is rising. IoT security can be deployed for devices and communication, data storage, and lifecycle solutions.
- Additionally, the market is further expected to grow due to the increasing government initiatives to protect businesses from cyberattacks. For instance, in July 2023, The Biden administration launched an Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling program to protect Americans against the myriad security risks associated with internet-connected devices. The program, “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark,” aims to help Americans ensure they are buying internet-connected devices that include strong cybersecurity protections against cyberattacks.
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United States is Expected to Dominate the Market
- The major crucial factors for the growth of the IoT security market in the United States are the high adoption of advanced technologies, increasing cyberattacks, and a growing number of connected devices in the country. The country is one of the dominant regions for IoT deployment. Other factors include the growth in digitalization and IoT security spending in the region.
- Moreover, the region houses significant IoT Security vendors, including Symantec Corporation, IBM Corporation, FireEye Inc., and Palo Alto Networks Inc., among others. The vendors are strengthening their product portfolio and market presence by boosting their product innovation. For instance, in March 2022, Palo Alto Networks, a provider of network firewalls, declared that it has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to unveil the new Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW for AWS, a managed Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) service designed to simplify securing AWS deployments, allowing organizations to speed their pace of innovation while remaining highly secure.
- Also, in May 2022, STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, revealed the details of its collaboration with Microsoft, an ST-authorized partner. The aim was to strengthen the security of emerging Internet-of-things applications. ST is combining its ultra-low-power STM32U5 microcontrollers with Microsoft Azure RTOS & IoT Middleware as well as a certified secure implementation of the Arm Trusted Firmware -M (TF-M) secure services, especially for embedded systems.
- Moreover, the United States is experiencing an increasing number of cyber threats. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, the average number of breaches in the country has increased marginally over the past few years. In October 2022, The Biden-Harris Administration brought a significant focus to improving the United States' cyber defenses, building a comprehensive approach to take aggressive action to strengthen and safeguard the nation's cybersecurity.
- As per GSMA Intelligence, the total number of industrial and consumer Internet of Things connections in North America is forecast to grow to around 5.4 billion by the end of the year 2025. In 2019, the total number of IoT connections in North America amounted to 2.8 billion connections. Such a significant rise in the overall count of the industrial and consumer Internet of Things connections within the region is expected to propel the market's overall growth opportunities significantly.
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