Cyber security future... "Analysys Mason predicts Small & Medium Business (SMB) spending on cybersecurity (including hardware, software and services) worldwide will grow at a 10% CAGR between 2019 to 2024, becoming an $80 billion market in four years. SMB spending on cloud-based security solutions will outpace that on on-premises hardware and software based on the firm's forecast. Analysys Mason factored in how significantly the change in working habits caused by Covid-19 restrictions is increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions, especially for managed security services and cloud-based solutions. Source: SMB spending on cloud-based security solutions will outpace that on on-premises hardware and Software, August 12, 2020.
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