GLG Network Survey: Cybersecurity Market Overview

SURVEY DETAILS

TARGET POPULATION

GLG interviewed 70 resellers of cybersecurity solutions such as CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Z-Scaler, Palo Alto and Symantec across the US and Europe.

What will you learn from this survey?

• These respondents commented on the current market demand and future outlook for 2021 and provided a competitive assessment of the cybersecurity providers (including endpoint, identity and access management and network security solutions).
• The survey also gathered insights into the current challenges the enterprises are facing due to COVID-19 and 100% remote work.
• Lastly, the respondents provided insight into customers’ key evaluation criteria when selecting a security solutions provider.

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team will draft the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, William Floyd, current CIO/CTO of Maxxsure, LLC.

The standard deliverable includes:

• 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”), in Excel.
• 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
• In-depth PowerPoint report of survey findings presented by the Network Member via webcast (optional).

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

• What impact did COVID-19 have on the cybersecurity space?
•  In your view, will companies put more emphasis on Cybersecurity Awareness training for employees in 2021 compared to 2020?
• In your view, how will the sales generated from the following security solutions provider(s) be in 2021 compared to 2020?
• Which of the following security solutions providers has been most popular among your customers?
• What do customers evaluate when choosing a security solutions provider?
• Are you expecting any changes with regards to pricing for the following security solution provider(s) in 2021 compared to 2020?
• In your view, how likely is it for organizations to move more towards managed security services vs insourcing their security operations in 2021?
• In your view, what are the key challenges and factors that will be driving the cybersecurity market in 2021?
• What are the key themes and market needs for cybersecurity by company size?

ACCESS

This survey is available to subscribers of the Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

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DISCLAIMER:

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