Cisco retains lead in network security market in Q3 2011

The global network security appliance and software market
grew 6.4 percent in Q3 2011 over Q2 2011 to $1.46 billion.

Cisco increased its network security appliance and
software revenue 4.5 percent in Q3 2011, easily maintaining its #1 position
with close to 1/3 of global revenue.

Juniper’s network security appliance and software revenue
jumped 22 percent in Q3 2011 moving them back into 2^nd place ahead
of Check Point.

Smartphones, iPads, netbooks, and other mobile devices
connected to the Internet 24/7 are forcing companies to re-assess how their
infrastructure is protected from malware.

We expect all major network security appliance and
software vendors to post growth in the fourth quarter of 2011, with most of
them increasing their network security revenue 6 percent to 12 percent over the
third quarter,” said Jeff Wilson, principal analyst for security at Infonetics
Research.

By Telecomlead.com Team
editor@telecomlead.com