The rapid growth of the Internet and eCommerce in Asia/Pacific has resulted in an increasing awareness of the security threats and the need for solutions to safeguard corporate networks and data. In an ever-changing landscape of products, providers and services in this growing market, IDC's study on security software provides up-to-date information on a range of existing and emerging security technologies. The analysis and data provided in the Asia/Pacific Security Software intelligence service are essential for understanding the specific challenges and opportunities within the region, to aid in strategic and tactical planning as well as marketing and promotional activities.

This service covers the following segments of the security software market:

• Secure content management
• Firewall/VPN
• Security 3A software (Authentication, Authorization and Administration)
• Intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment
• Encryption

Throughout the year, this service will address the following topics:

Size of the security software market segments and opportunity for future growth

• Security software adoption and intentions in Asia/Pacific organizations
• Profiles of the top 10 security software vendors in the Asia/Pacific market
• Partnership landscape in Asia/Pacific for security software
• Review of services support in Asia/Pacific security software market
• Wireless security: is it all smoke and mirrors?

Our research addresses the following issues that are critical to your success:

1. How is your company positioned to capture market share in view of the market size today and five years out?
2. What are end users' perspectives towards securing their businesses, in terms of technology deployed?
3. What are the top security breaches experienced by businesses within Asia/Pacific?
4. How is software evolving to address more sophisticated threats within an increasingly networked world?

IDC's Asia/Pacific Security Software intelligence service examines how software vendors are positioning themselves to compete in the security software market. This service reviews strategies, market positioning, and future direction of several providers including:

CheckPoint Technologies, Computer Associates, Entrust, IBM/Tivoli, Internet Security Systems, Microsoft, Netegrity, Network Associates, RSA Security, SecureComputing, Sophos, Symantec, TrendMicro, and VeriSign.

Throughout the year, this service will offer insight into the latest trends impacting the market. Potential studies include:

Secure Content Management MAAF

This study presents a 5-year market forecast segmented by sub-regions. In addition, IDC will report revenue performance information of leading players as well as their strategic positioning in the marketplace. Other analysis includes the market drivers, trends and challenges faced by vendors to penetrate the antivirus software market.

A Review of Consulting and Integration Services within Security Software Market

This study reviews the consulting and integration capabilities of leading security software vendors. There will be a series of profiles attached that cover in detail the vendor's directions, motivations, operations, and capacity in executing this critical services component to strengthen its portfolio in the marketplace.

Channel Landscape Review within Security Software Market

This study discusses the various types of partners applicable to security software vendors and how these leading vendors are competing for channel loyalty. Challenges faced as well as recommended practices will be elaborated in detail.

A Review of Support Management Services within Security Software Market

A Review of Training and Certification Programs within Security Software Market

Contracts Review - Security Software Market (Quarterly)

2001 Year in Review - Highlights in the Security Software Market

Security Software Implementation: Challenges and Concerns Review

Top 10 Security Software Vendors: A Competitive Analysis

Wireless Security: All Smoke and Mirrors?

Firewalls and VPNs Market Forecast and Analysis

Security 3As Market Forecast and Analysis

Encryption Software Market Forecast and Analysis

Intrusion Detection and Vulnerability Assessment Market Forecast and Analysis

Targeting the SME Market: Winning Strategies for Security Software Vendors

IDC offers a complete market intelligence solution customized to meet your business requirements. The array of products and services available to you includes:

• The opportunity to have your specific questions answered through personal interaction with industry experts who cover the topics and markets in your service
• Around-the-clock access to our market intelligence on idc.com, IDC's personalized Web experience
• A view of the market's future with 12 months of continuous intelligence about its direction and the reasons behind it, along with actionable advice for taking advantage of existing and emerging opportunities
• Special client discount pricing on purchases of research from other services
• Two complimentary admissions to one of IDC's annual Directions conference in the Asia/Pacific region, where you'll hear our latest forecasts and network with IDC analysts and other industry professionals
• Complimentary invitations to monthly executive telebriefings, interactive forums designed to provide you with insights about research and strategies directly from IDC analysts

To find out how our flexible packaging options can meet your specific business needs, please contact your IDC account manager.