Maritime Cybersecurity Market Report 2026

The maritime cybersecurity market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.14 billion in 2025 to $4.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing digitalization of shipboard and port operations creating new cyber risk exposure, rising frequency of cyberattacks targeting maritime logistics and navigation systems, early regulatory initiatives promoting baseline cybersecurity compliance across fleets, expansion of connected operational technologies driving demand for protective solutions, growing industry awareness of vulnerabilities in vessel communication and control systems.

The maritime cybersecurity market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to tightening international cybersecurity regulations requiring continuous risk assessment and monitoring, rising adoption of advanced threat detection and incident response services in maritime environments, growth of autonomous and remotely operated vessels necessitating robust cyber protection, increasing investment in secure maritime communication networks and encryption technologies, expanding demand for managed cybersecurity services to support ongoing compliance and operational resilience. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for ot-it convergence security, increasing focus on maritime supply chain cyber resilience, growth of cybersecurity compliance and regulatory mandates, expansion of managed security services for ports and vessels, integration of cyber risk insurance requirements.

The expansion of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) security is expected to propel the growth of the maritime cybersecurity market going forward. 5G and IoT security refers to the comprehensive protection of high-speed, low-latency 5G networks and the extensive ecosystem of connected IoT devices from cyber threats, ensuring secure data transmission and device authentication. The demand for 5G and IoT security is rising due to the rapid proliferation of connected devices and the increasing frequency of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, prompting industries and governments to invest in advanced security frameworks to protect sensitive data. Maritime cybersecurity supports 5G and IoT deployment by safeguarding shipborne and offshore networks that rely on satellite-linked 5G connectivity for real-time data exchange and securing automated IoT systems used in navigation and cargo tracking. For instance, in November 2024, according to a report by Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, 5G networks are projected to handle 80% of total mobile data traffic by 2030, up from 34% in 2024. Therefore, the expansion of 5G and IoT security is driving the growth of the maritime cybersecurity market.

Leading companies in the maritime cybersecurity market are focusing on advanced solutions such as zero-trust cybersecurity technologies to support digital transformation in the maritime sector. Zero-trust cybersecurity operates on the principle of never trust, always verify, enforcing strict identity verification for every user and device accessing a network. For instance, in December 2024, Rakuten Symphony, a Japan-based provider of lifecycle cybersecurity solutions, launched Rakuten Maritime, an all-encompassing enterprise service designed to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity and digital transformation worldwide in the maritime sector. This service offers industry-leading technologies to protect autonomous vessels and smart ships. As global shipping companies and shipowners speed up the adoption of autonomous technologies and develop smart ships, cyberattacks targeting these vessels have also increased.

In October 2024, Marlink SAS, a France-based provider of smart networks and digital solutions, acquired Port-IT B.V. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Marlink aims to enhance its maritime cybersecurity capabilities by incorporating Port-IT’s specialized threat detection, incident response, and vessel network protection solutions into its portfolio, offering more comprehensive, real-time cyber defense for fleets operating in increasingly digital and connected maritime environments. Port-IT B.V. is a Netherlands-based company specializing in maritime cybersecurity solutions.

Major companies operating in the maritime cybersecurity market are Airbus SE, International Business Machines Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., Wärtsilä Oyj Abp, Elbit Systems Ltd., SAAB AB, Smiths Group plc, DNV AS, Terma A/S, Kongsberg Digital AS, ABS Group of Companies Inc., HGH Infrared Systems, Otorio Ltd., Nettitude Ltd., Westminster Group Plc, Maritime Cyber Solutions Limited, Cydome Security Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the maritime cybersecurity market in 2025. The regions covered in the maritime cybersecurity market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the maritime cybersecurity market by raising the cost of critical hardware components, communication systems, and embedded security devices used across vessels, ports, and offshore platforms. These tariffs impact segments such as endpoint security, network security, and cloud security deployments, with regions dependent on imported digital infrastructure particularly Asia-Pacific and Europe experiencing higher procurement costs and slower modernization cycles. While the added expenses challenge vendors and port authorities, tariffs also encourage local manufacturing, regional cybersecurity innovation, and diversification of supply chains, offering long-term strategic benefits.

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Maritime cybersecurity involves protecting ships, ports, offshore platforms, and their digital and communication systems from cyber threats and attacks. It uses strong security measures, protocols, and technologies to maintain the safety, integrity, and resilience of maritime operations and critical infrastructure against unauthorized access, data breaches, and disruptions.

The primary categories of maritime cybersecurity include endpoint security, application security, cloud security, and others. Endpoint security focuses on safeguarding devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets by securing their network access points. Threats addressed include system disruptions, data breaches, information theft, ransomware, and network segmentation attacks. Deployment models cover both on-premise and cloud-based solutions. Key applications consist of threat detection and prevention, cyber incident response, and compliance with cybersecurity regulations, with main users being port authorities, shipping companies, transportation providers, maritime insurers, and more.

The countries covered in the maritime cybersecurity market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The maritime cybersecurity market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, network security, and security monitoring. 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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