Middle East and Africa Digital Forensics Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Middle East and Africa Digital Forensics Market Analysis and Size

Owing to digitalisation there is a surge in the criminal activities such as data thefts, frauds and others this has increased the need for digital forensics to track the criminals and acts as a major factor for the growth of the market.  Digital payments and online transactions are increasingly adopted which is increasing cyber frauds and thefts, increasing awareness about this has boosted the growth of the Middle East and Africa digital forensics market. The growth among segments helps you analyse niche pockets of growth and strategies to approach the market and determine your core application areas and the difference in your target markets.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the Middle East and Africa digital forensics market which was USD 629.92 million in 2022, is expected to reach USD 1,462.18 million by 2030, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 11.12% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. “Hardware” dominates the component segment of the Middle East and Africa digital forensics market, as businesses and governments continue to digitise their operation and services, the need for digital forensics tools and solutions to investigate and prevent cybercrime, data breaches and other digital threats grows. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Middle East and Africa Digital Forensics Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Digital forensics refers to a branch of forensic science that focuses on identifying, acquiring, processing, analysing, and reporting on data stored electronically. Electronic evidence is a component of almost all criminal activities and digital forensics support is crucial for law enforcement investigations. Digital forensics deals with collecting electronic evidence from a wide array of sources, such as computers, smartphones, remote storage, unmanned aerial systems, shipborne equipment, and more.

Middle East and Africa Digital Forensics Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing Awareness of the Importance of Digital Forensics

Businesses, government’s organizations and individuals are realizing the importance of digital forensics tools and services in cybercrime, data breaches and security incidents. This increased awareness is leading organizations to invest in employee training, advanced digital forensics equipment and the experience of digital forensics professionals in order to better safeguard their digital assists and respond to digital security threats.

• Widespread Use of Mobile Devices

The massive development of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets through the region has generated a compelling market driver. Due to these devices which holds a large quantity of personal and sensitive data, they have become targets for cybercriminals. As a result, there is an increasing demand for mobile device forensics that can extract, analyse and preserve digital evidence from these devices in cases involving criminal activity or security breaches.

Opportunity

• Increasing in the Number of Cyber Threats and Attacks

The rising cybersecurity concerns provide a substantial potential in the Middle East and Africa digital forensics market, as organizations and governments recognize the importance of safeguarding their digital assists and key infrastructure. With an increase in cyber threats and assaults targeting both the public and commercial sectors in the area, there is a greater need for powerful digital forensics tools and services that can properly analyse and respond to these incidents.

Restraints/Challenges

• Limited Knowledge and Awareness regarding the Importance of Digital Forensics

Many organizations, government agencies and individuals in the region may be unaware of the crucial role that digital forensics plays in detecting cybercrimes, safeguarding the digital assets and preserving evidence for legal processes and this lack of understanding, organizations may underinvest in proactive digital forensics solutions, leaving them exposed to cyber assaults. Furthermore, there may be a scarcity of experienced people educated in digital forensics.

• Limited Budget and Resources

Many organizations particularly the SMEs and government bodies, may find it difficult to dedicate sufficient financial resources to invest in innovative digital forensics techniques and employees. Acquiring and maintaining specialized forensic software, hardware and expert training can be expensive. Due to financial constraints, some institutions may be forced to rely on less sophisticated and perhaps less successful techniques for dealing with cyber incidents, thus making them more at a risk to cyber threats and data breaches.

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Recent Developments

• In June 2023, Oxygen Forensics and CybHER collaborated to deliver an educational lecture to young women in order to broaden their understanding of the realm of digital forensics.
• CybHER is a non-profit organization that delivers cybersecurity events and tools to young girls in order to inspire, motivate, educate, and change the view of girls and women in cybersecurity
• In March 2023, MSAB introduced innovative software designed, XRY Pro for preventing theft of evidence from mobile phones. The software was the company's most advanced data extraction tool for the most secure and difficult mobile phones. The product was able to provide law enforcement officials with unlimited unlocks and extractions of mobile phones, which could  support over 43,400 devices and more than 4,300 app versions

Middle East and Africa Digital Forensics Market Scope

The Middle East and Africa digital forensics market is segmented on the basis of component, type, application, industry, mode of purchase and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Component

• Hardware
• Software and Tools
• Services

Type

• Computer Forensics
• Mobile Device Forensics
• Network Forensics
• Database Forensics
• Malware Forensics
• Email Forensics
• Automotive Forensics
• Drone Forensics
• Others

 Application

• Fraud Investigations
• Intellectual Property Theft
• Industrial Espionage
• Forgery-Related Matters
• Bankruptcy Investigations
• Issues Concern with the Regulatory Compliance
• Employment Disputes
• Inappropriate use of the Internet and Email in the Workplace

 Industry

• Government and Defense
• Banking
• Financial Services, and Insurance
• Telecom and IT
• Retail
• Transportation and Logistics
• Law Firms
• Healthcare
• Media and Entertainment
• Others

Mode of Purchase              

• Group Purchase
• Individual

Distribution Channel

• Third Party Distributor
• Retail Sales
• Online Sales
• Others

Middle East and Africa Digital Forensics Market Region Analysis/Insights

The Middle East and Africa digital forensics market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by component, type, application, industry, mode of purchase and distribution channel as referenced above.

The countries covered in the Middle East and Africa digital forensics market report are South Africa, U.A.E., Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Rest of Middle East and Africa

U.A.E. dominates the Middle East and Africa digital forensics market, as it has innovative technological infrastructure and is investing in developing technologies. These modern facility serves as a solid foundation for digital forensics, allowing for quick data collecting, processing and investigative operations.

South Africa is the fastest-growing country in the Middle East and Africa digital forensics market during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030, due to the region is undergoing a massive digital revolution in a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare and government which has resulted in the development of massive amounts of digital data, making digital forensics critical for investing occurrences, guaranteeing data security and complying with data protection rules.

The region section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, and Porter’s five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and the challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the region data.   

Competitive Landscape and Middle East and Africa Digital Forensics Market Share Analysis

The Middle East and Africa digital forensics market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies focus related to Middle East and Africa digital forensics market.

Some of the major players operating in the Middle East and Africa digital forensics market are:

• Open Text Corporation (Canada)
• PwC (U.K.)
• IBM Corporation (U.S.)
• Fire Eye, Inc. (U.S.)
• Cellebrite (Israel)
• KLDiscovery (U.S.)
• Kroll, LLC (U.S.)
• LogRhythm, Inc. (U.S.)
• Magnet Forensics (Canada)
• MSAB (Sweden)
• NUIX (Australia)
• Oxygen Forensics (U.S.)

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