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Global Transport Layer Security (TLS) Certificate Market, Forecast to 2024
Turbulent Market Dynamics Point Certificate Authorities to New Revenue Opportunities and Business Models
27-Jan-2020
North America
Market Research
MEC7-01-00-00-00
IT04030-NA-MR_24066
A Web site is the digital face of any business and, often, the first customer touchpoint. Cyber adversaries impersonate domain names and Web pages of digital brands to trick consumers into revealing their confidential data.
As the frequency of such attacks increases, consumers look for ways to validate digital identities of businesses before engaging in a transaction. Certificate Authorities (CAs) issue Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates that validate the digital identity of a business and encrypt the communication between the consumer and the Web site.
This study on “Transport Layer Security Certificates Market” explores this topic in detail. It provides detailed insights on key market trends, market forecasts, risk posture, market dynamics, and vendor dynamics in this market.
Research Scope
Geographical Analysis:
- Europe, Middle East, and Africa
- Asia-Pacific
- Americas
Market Forecasts:
- Total TLS Market, Forecast to 2024
- TLS Market by Segments (DV, OV, and EV), Forecast to 2024
- TLS Market by Business Size, Forecast to 2024
- TLS Market by Region, Forecast to 2024
- TLS Market by Verticals, Forecast to 2024
The base year for the study is 2019 and the forecast period is 2020 to 2024.
Insights included:
- Market Dynamics
- Market Trends
- Growth Forecasts
- Competitor Analysis and Key Vendor Profiles
- Insights for CISOs
- Growth Opportunities
Research Highlights
The TLS market is in the growth stage, after a period of market turbulence and consolidation. Frost & Sullivan predicts that vendor revenue will record double-digit CAGR during the forecast period.
After 3 years of muted growth, the TLS certificate market showed signs of recovery in 2018 and 2019. Frost & Sullivan expects the revenue growth to stabilize between 2019 and 2024. Much of this growth will be driven by the growth in the Organization Validated (OV) certificate segment and to some extent, by Domain Validated (DV) certificates.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the current addressable market size of the TLS Certificates market? How is it expected to change during the forecast period? What are the factors influencing market growth rates?
- How are certificate authorities creating customer value beyond SSL/TLS certificates (Internet of Things, digital signatures, device authentication)?
- Which are the top competitors in this market? How is the competitive environment for the top certificate authorities?
- What are the market dynamics and trends prevalent in the Gglobal TLS certificates market? What are the pricing trends, deployment models, distribution channels commonplace in this market?
- Are there any regional trends and market dynamics observed in the TLS certificate market in EMEA, Americas, and APAC?
- Is the TLS certificate market safe from competing technologies? What can be done to make SSL/TLS certificates less susceptible to cyberattacks?
- What are the best practices to be followed by enterprises adopting TLS?
Author: Swetha Ramachandran Krishnamoorthi
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Market Engineering Measurements (continued)
CEO’s Perspective
Research Scope
Key Questions this Study will Answer
Market Segmentation
Geographical Segmentation
Market Segmentation by Type of Certificate
Market Definitions
Market Definitions (continued)
Market Definitions—Types of SSL/TLS Certificates
Market Definitions—Types of SSL/TLS Certificates (continued)
Market Definitions—Certificate Authority
Market Definitions—Certificate Authority (continued)
Evolution of TLS Protocols
Market Distribution Channels
Market Distribution Channels Discussion
Market Distribution Channels Discussion (continued)
Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
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Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Forecast Assumptions
Risks to Frost & Sullivan Market Forecasts
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast
Unit Shipment, Revenue, and Pricing Forecast Discussion
Percent Revenue Forecast by Vertical
Revenue Forecast by Vertical
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Vertical
Percent Revenue Forecast by Business Size
Revenue Forecast by Business Size
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Business Size
Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Market Share Analysis Discussion
Market Share Analysis Discussion (continued)
Competitive Environment
Competitive Landscape Matrix
Feature Comparison Matrix
Feature Comparison Matrix (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—DigiCert
Key Vendor Profile—DigiCert (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—DigiCert (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—DigiCert (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—Entrust Datacard
Key Vendor Profile—Entrust Datacard (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—Entrust Datacard (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—Entrust Datacard (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—GlobalSign
Key Vendor Profile—GlobalSign (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—GlobalSign (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—GlobalSign (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—Sectigo
Key Vendor Profile—Sectigo (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—Sectigo (continued)
Key Vendor Profile—Sectigo (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1—Certificate Lifecycle Management
Growth Opportunity 2—Online Brand Protection
Growth Opportunity 3—IoT Certificates
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Buying Guide—Trust Level and Type of Certificates
Buying Guide—Trust Seal
Buying Guide—Browser Ubiquity
Buying Guide—Browser Compatibility
Buying Guide—Issuance Timeframe and Process
Buying Guide—Warranty
Best Practices
DV Certificate Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast
Unit Shipment, Revenue and Pricing Forecast Discussion
Unit Shipment, Revenue and Pricing Forecast Discussion (continued)
Market Share
Competitive Environment
OV Certificate Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast
Unit Shipment, Revenue and Pricing Forecast Discussion
Market Share
Competitive Environment
EV Certificate Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast
Unit Shipment, Revenue and Pricing Forecast Discussion
Unit Shipment, Revenue and Pricing Forecast Discussion (continued)
Market Share
Competitive Environment
Americas Key Findings
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Market Share
EMEA Key Findings
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Market Share
APAC Key Findings
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Market Share
The Last Word
Legal Disclaimer
Market Engineering Methodology
Market Engineering Measurements
Market Engineering Measurements (continued)
Partial List of Companies Interviewed
Learn More—Next Steps
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
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