U.S. Information Security Consulting and Implementation Services 2005-2009 Forecast

This IDC study answers the following questions:

What are IDC's predictions and assumptions relating to market forces impacting the security services market, and what impact will they have on the market forecasts? What impact will developments in this market have on the players in the market? What are the not-to-be-missed opportunities?

"Organizations will leverage their trusted partner to help them understand their business risks and develop an enterprisewide strategy to align security and business objectives. Depending on the customer's security sensitivity and size, the partner contributing to the positive outlook for information security services grow could range from a local value-added reseller to a global telecommunications provider. Nonetheless, security service providers must work harder and illustrate differentiated value in order to gain passage into the enterprise." — Allan Carey, program manager, Security and Business Continuity Services