Middle Eastern governments and corporates are predicted to invest heavily in Zero Trust Access (ZTA) IT systems in the coming years to protect against cyber-attacks, leading to a major boost to the region’s cybersecurity market. Exhibitors at next month’s Global Information Security Exhibition and Conference (GISEC) in Dubai said that ZTA security will be in high demand in 2023 and beyond, as organizations aim to protect their data and systems from constantly evolving and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The growth of ZTA in the Middle East is being fueled by the region’s “work from anywhere” culture, along with rising IoT traffic and technological advancements.
Markets and Markets analysts predict that the Middle East’s cybersecurity market will grow from $20 billion in 2022 to $44.7 billion in 2027, with 17% annual growth. According to research firm MarkNtel Advisors, the Middle East ZTA market is expected to grow by 16% annually over the next five years. Another factor driving the growth of ZTA is the increasing adoption of cloud technologies, which has left organizations vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Tech research firm Gartner predicts that zero trust network access will replace virtual private networks (VPNs) by 2025.
At GISEC Global 2023, IT security professionals and decision-makers will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of cybersecurity solutions from more than 400 exhibitors from 42 countries, including tech giants like Huawei and Microsoft, as well as cutting-edge infosec companies. Middle Eastern organizations are prioritizing secure and efficient network access, making the adoption of ZTA an important step in protecting sensitive data. The annual event will also provide a platform for organizations to learn about the latest developments in the evolving cyber landscape and corresponding threats across multiple industries.
