The information security market is expected to be the next big investment avenue in the Chinese IT landscape, with growth driven by rapid adoption of emerging technologies such as cloud computing, big data, mobile and social networking.

1. Growing Stronger
Information Security Market in China
The growing importance of technology and the need for information security have led
to significant development in China’s information security market. Between 2011 and
2017, this market is expected to record a CAGR of 11.6%.
China’s Information Security Market and Forecast (Market Size – $ Billion)
1.5
1.6 1.8
2.1 2.4 2.6
2011 2012 2013F 2014F 2015F 2016F 2017F
China’s Information Security Market by Segment Share (2012)
Demand for Chinese security appliances and services is expected to increase on
account of China’s entry into the era of “big data,” thus positively impacting China’s
information security landscape.
Key Network Security Players in China & their Market Share (2012)
Aranca’s Views
The information security market is expected to be the next big investment avenue in the Chinese
IT landscape, with growth driven by rapid adoption of emerging technologies such as cloud
computing, big data, mobile and social networking. Furthermore, integration of big data analytics
and information security technologies is expected to transform security audit procedures going
forward.
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2.9
CAGR (2011-2017) – 11.6%
This growth is ascribed to three important factors
Advent of the third
platform (including cloud)
National concern over
security
Consumer demand for
information security products
for mobile applications
$830 Mn
Security Appliances
Security Services
Security Software
$396 Mn
$394 Mn
$1.6 Bn
51.2%
24.5%
24.3%
40.3% 27.9% 6.5% 5.6%
Source: International Data Corporation and Aranca Research