Services of consulting in the field of information security (world market)

2016: Data of Gartner

In 2016 the volume of the world market of consulting services in information security field (cybersecurity) grew by 8%, reported in Gartner analytical company. Experts also called the largest suppliers of such services.

According to Gartner estimates, in 2016 sales of consulting cybersecurity services on a global scale made $17.8 billion against $16.5 billion in the 2016th. About 63.5% of income fell to the share of ten leading companies.

Gartner published results of a research of the world market of consulting services in information security field

According to analysts, consulting services concerning the information security (IS) help the companies to estimate, analyze and increase business performance, IT transactions and technology strategy due to the correct work on risk management and cyber defense.

Most of all in 2016 earned Deloitte from consulting cybersecurity services — $2.86 billion that is 14% more than an indicator of year prescription and there correspond 16% in a total amount of the market. The company actively expands the business in the field of cyber security, including due to acquisitions. In 2016  I-Analysis and Integrity-Paahi Solutions companies were purchased.

The second place on income in the considered market was taken by EY whose business showed growth by 8.2% to $2.04 billion. For development of cybersecurity business the company employed the former technical director of FireEye of Chad Chad Holmes and also started the Center of advanced cyber defense in Dallas for $10 million.

Top three of the market of consulting cybersecurity services also included PwC company with turnover in the amount of $1.95 billion in 2016 (+17.8% concerning the 2015th). Ten the largest suppliers on revenue looks as follows:^[1]

1. Deloitte
2. EY
3. PwC

# KPMG # IBM # Accenture

1. Booz Allen Hamilton

# HPE

1. Optiv Security

# BAE Systems

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