Cyber Security for Industrial Automation Market Report 2026

The cyber security for industrial automation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $12.76 billion in 2025 to $14.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising cyber threats targeting industrial control systems, increasing adoption of automation in manufacturing, integration of iiot devices, need for operational continuity, lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals in industrial sector.

The cyber security for industrial automation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to implementation of ai-powered threat detection, growth of integrated automation systems, adoption of zero trust architecture for industrial networks, increasing regulatory compliance requirements, expansion of predictive maintenance solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include industrial network threat detection, scada system protection, device-level security solutions, predictive maintenance security integration, regulatory compliance and audit management.

The surge in cyberattacks is expected to drive the growth of the cybersecurity for industrial automation market in the coming years. Cyberattacks are malicious actions that exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, or software to gain unauthorized access, disrupt operations, or damage digital assets. The frequency of such attacks is increasing due to expanding digital infrastructures, broader attack surfaces, and more sophisticated threat actors targeting critical operational environments. Cybersecurity for industrial automation addresses this challenge by protecting industrial systems from threats that could compromise operational continuity, safety, and financial stability. For example, in October 2025, according to the Australian Signals Directorate, a government agency in Australia, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) received over 42,500 calls to the Australian Cyber Security Hotline in FY2024-25, reflecting a 16% increase from the previous year. Therefore, the rising incidence of cyberattacks is fueling growth in the cybersecurity for industrial automation market.

Key players in the cybersecurity for industrial automation market are concentrating on expanding their product offerings by integrating innovative technologies, such as all-in-one security testing suites designed specifically for industrial networks, to gain a competitive advantage. An all-in-one security testing suite is a comprehensive software tool that identifies, assesses, and mitigates vulnerabilities and security weaknesses across diverse applications, systems, and networks. For instance, in October 2023, Siemens AG, a leading automation company based in Germany, unveiled Siemens SINEC security inspector, an all-in-one security testing suite tailored for industrial networks. The SINEC security inspector features a unified user interface within a software framework that consolidates various cybersecurity tools. It facilitates scanning of individual network devices, segments, or the entire network infrastructure during routine maintenance. The SINEC Security Inspector integrates top-tier security tools into a single user-friendly interface, offering a holistic approach to testing network security.

In October 2023, Rockwell Automation Inc., a prominent US-based industrial automation company, acquired Verve Industrial Protection in an undisclosed deal. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Rockwell Automation's product portfolio by integrating cybersecurity solutions alongside its industry-leading asset inventory system and vulnerability management solution. Verve Industrial Protection, based in the US, specializes in industrial control systems and cybersecurity solutions, thereby complementing Rockwell Automation's capabilities in delivering comprehensive cybersecurity solutions tailored for industrial automation environments.

Major companies operating in the cyber security for industrial automation market are Microsoft Corporation; Dell Inc.; Siemens AG; International Business Machines Corporation; Cisco Systems Inc.; Schneider Electric SE; Broadcom Corporation; ABB Ltd; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Palo Alto Networks Inc.; Fortinet Federal Inc.; Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.; Trend Micro Incorporated; CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.; FireEye Inc.; CyberArk Software Ltd.; Darktrace Holdings Ltd; McAfee Associates Inc.; RSA Security LLC; Forescout Technologies Inc.; Claroty Inc. ; Sophos Ltd; Nozomi Networks Inc; Indegy Ltd.; Dragos Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cyber security for industrial automation market in 2025. The regions covered in the cyber security for industrial automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cyber security for industrial automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have influenced the cybersecurity for industrial automation market by increasing costs of imported industrial control systems, network security equipment, and software tools. Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, which rely heavily on international automation and security vendors, are most affected, particularly in automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals manufacturing. The increased costs have slowed deployment of security solutions in SCADA, PLC, and IIoT integration segments. However, tariffs have also driven local manufacturing and security solution development, providing opportunities for regional vendors to innovate cost-effective and compliant industrial cybersecurity solutions.

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Cybersecurity for industrial automation involves the implementation of protective measures and protocols to safeguard industrial control systems (ICS), machinery, and networks from cyber threats. This includes deploying robust security solutions and strategies to prevent cyberattacks, mitigate risks, and ensure the reliability and confidentiality of critical infrastructure and industrial processes.

The main categories of products in cybersecurity for industrial automation include programmable automation systems (PAS), fixed automation systems, flexible automation systems, and integrated automation systems. Programmable automation systems enable machine configurations and operation sequences to adapt and change in response to signals received from electronic controls. These systems encompass various security types such as enterprise security, SCADA security (supervisory control and data acquisition), network security, device security, and physical security. The tools and technologies utilized include numerical control (NC) machine tools, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), computer numerical control (CNC) systems, and industrial sensors. These solutions cater to end-users across industries such as automotive manufacturing, electronics and telecommunications, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and others.

Cybersecurity for industrial automation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, incident response, security consulting, and managed security services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The cybersecurity for industrial automation market also includes sales of industrial controllers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), input/output (I/O) modules, network switches, routers, and firewalls. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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