Hardware Encryption Market Report 2025

The hardware encryption market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $282.17 billion in 2024 to $326.38 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rise in data breaches, growing cybersecurity concerns, regulatory compliance requirements, the expansion of mobile and cloud computing, the increasing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, greater adoption of self-encrypting drives, the demand for secure financial transactions, the rise in enterprise data protection needs, and the development of hardware security modules.

The hardware encryption market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $578.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of quantum-resistant encryption, the expansion of edge computing security, the rising implementation of zero-trust architecture, the growing reliance on cloud-based encryption, the surge in cybersecurity needs for autonomous vehicles, the expanding use of blockchain for secure transactions, and heightened concerns over post-quantum cryptographic threats. Key trends during this period include quantum-safe encryption algorithms, AI-driven encryption key management, the integration of blockchain for secure data storage, advanced homomorphic encryption techniques, secure enclaves for confidential computing, enhanced biometric-based encryption, hardware-accelerated post-quantum cryptography, ultra-low-power encryption chips for IoT, self-learning encryption systems using AI, and cloud-native hardware encryption solutions.

The rapid adoption of cloud computing services is expected to drive the growth of the hardware encryption market. Cloud computing offers on-demand access to a wide array of computing resources such as storage, servers, and software over the internet, providing scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency. The rising demand for cloud computing services is largely due to the growing need for remote work and digital collaboration, allowing businesses and individuals to access data and applications from anywhere and boosting productivity. Hardware encryption offers stronger security than software-based solutions, protecting data from cyber threats and unauthorized access. As more companies adopt cloud computing, they are prioritizing encryption to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and maintain confidence in cloud security. For example, in December 2023, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported that 45.2% of enterprises purchased cloud computing services, which represents a 4.2% increase from 41% in 2021. As such, the rapid adoption of cloud computing services is driving the growth of the hardware encryption market.

Key players in the hardware encryption market are focusing on creating portable devices that offer secure data storage for users who need to protect sensitive information on the go. These encrypted devices, such as USB drives and external hard drives, ensure data security against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and physical theft, making them ideal for professionals, businesses, and government organizations. For example, in August 2024, Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies, a US-based cybersecurity firm, introduced the Luna T-series tablet hardware security module (HSM). This portable, handheld device is easy to set up and features an LCD display for quick status and firmware review, providing high-assurance key protection by keeping all key materials encrypted within tamper-resistant hardware. The device can store and manage cryptographic keys offline, making it ideal for protecting mission-critical keys in secure environments.

In April 2023, Carahsoft Technology Corp., a US-based software company, entered into a partnership with WinMagic Inc. to enhance data security solutions for the public sector. Through this collaboration, Carahsoft will serve as WinMagic’s master government aggregator, offering its encryption and authentication solutions through Carahsoft’s reseller partners under National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) and OMNIA Partners contracts. The aim of this partnership is to improve data protection for federal, state, and local government agencies by providing advanced encryption and password less authentication solutions. WinMagic Inc., a cybersecurity company based in Canada, specializes in hardware encryption and data security solutions.

Major players in the hardware encryption market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Amazon Web Services Inc., Intel Corporation, International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Oracle Corporation, Broadcom Inc., Micron Technology Inc., Toshiba Corporation, Western Digital Corporation, Kingston Technology Corporation, Analog Devices Inc., Seagate Technology LLC, KIOXIA Corporation, NetApp Inc., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., ADATA Technology Co. Ltd., GlassBridge Enterprises Inc., WinMagic Inc., iStorage Ltd., Apricorn LLC, SecureData Group, Kanguru Solutions, Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies, Bloombase, and SanDisk Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the hardware encryption market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in hardware encryption report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the hardware encryption market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Hardware encryption is the process of encrypting data using dedicated hardware components instead of relying on software-based solutions. It enhances security by offloading cryptographic operations to specialized chips, such as trusted platform modules (TPMs), hardware security modules (HSMs), or self-encrypting drives (SEDs). This method provides faster encryption, improved key protection, and better resistance to software-based attacks, making it ideal for secure storage, authentication, and communication systems.

The main types in the hardware encryption market include encrypted hard disk drives, encrypted solid-state drives, hardware security modules, and others. Encrypted hard disk drives (HDDs) are hard disk drives equipped with built-in hardware encryption to safeguard stored data. The various algorithms and standards used include the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) algorithm, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA), Data Encryption Standard (DES), and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). The application areas for hardware encryption span across aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, healthcare, automotive and transportation, and government and public utilities.

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The hardware encryption market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as secure key management, data encryption and decryption, tamper-resistant hardware solutions, firmware security updates, cryptographic acceleration, secure boot implementation, endpoint encryption services, and compliance consulting for encryption standards. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The hardware encryption market also includes sales of secure microcontrollers, encryption accelerator cards, cryptographic co-processors, blockchain hardware wallets, and hardware-based key management systems. 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 and 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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