Cybersecurity in Robotics Market Report 2026

The cybersecurity in robotics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.08 billion in 2025 to $5.8 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of connected robotics, growing integration of artificial intelligence in robotic systems, rising cyber threats targeting automated operations, expanding use of cloud-based robotic platforms, and growing need for secure industrial automation.

The cybersecurity in robotics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investment in advanced robotic security solutions, rising deployment of autonomous mobile robots, growing compliance requirements for robotic cybersecurity, expanding utilization of robotics in critical industries, and increasing demand for secure human-robot interaction. Major trends in the forecast period include technology advancements in robotic threat detection, innovations in autonomous cybersecurity capabilities, developments in secure robotic communication systems, research and development in machine learning-based robotic protection, and technological advancements in encryption for robotic networks.

The increasing vulnerability of industrial robots to cyber threats and attacks is expected to drive the expansion of the cybersecurity in robotics market in the coming years. Cyber threats encompass malicious actions targeting robotic systems, such as malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access attempts, which can compromise the security, functionality, or safety of robots. The risk to industrial robots is growing as factories, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities implement highly connected and automated robotic systems that depend on networked controls and cloud platforms. Cybersecurity in robotics mitigates these threats by protecting communication protocols, sensors, control systems, and cloud platforms, ensuring robots function safely, securely, and without interruption. For example, in April 2025, Check Point Software Technologies, an Israel-based cybersecurity firm, reported that cyber attacks per organization rose by 47% in the first quarter, averaging 1,925 weekly attacks, with industrial manufacturing experiencing 1,554 attacks, marking a 63% increase. Consequently, the rising exposure of industrial robots to cyber threats and attacks is fueling the growth of the cybersecurity in robotics market.

Major companies in the cybersecurity for robotics sector are emphasizing the development of advanced protection technologies, such as immunity cybersecurity encryption software suites, to defend autonomous drones and robotic systems against emerging cyber threats while maintaining operational reliability and data protection. Immunity cybersecurity encryption software suites are comprehensive security solutions that integrate encryption, intrusion detection, and immunization features specifically designed to secure autonomous platforms from unauthorized access, tampering, and signal interference. For example, in October 2025, Mobilicom Ltd., an Israel-based provider of secured autonomy solutions, introduced its Secured Autonomy cybersecurity framework, recognized as the industry’s first complete cybersecurity platform for autonomous drones and robotics. A key element of this framework is the ICE software suite, which provides robust encryption, real-time threat monitoring, secure communication channels, and hardware-independent protection layers to block cyber attacks and ensure uninterrupted operations.

In June 2024, Dean Drako, a US-based entrepreneur and founder of Eagle Eye Networks, acquired Cobalt AI for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Drako intends to expand his portfolio in security automation by incorporating Cobalt AI’s advanced AI-driven enterprise security automation and robotics technologies, boosting capabilities in robotics, AI alarm filtering, and remote monitoring. Cobalt AI is a US-based company that provides AI-enabled cybersecurity robotic solutions and enterprise security automation systems.

Major companies operating in the cybersecurity in robotics market are Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Honeywell International Inc., Kaspersky Lab, Tenable Holdings Inc., Rapid7 Inc., Darktrace Ltd., Forcepoint LLC, Bitdefender LLC, Armis Inc., Forescout Technologies Inc., Claroty Ltd., OPSWAT Inc., Dragos Inc., Nozomi Networks Ltd., FORT Robotics Inc., Radiflow Ltd., Cynerio Ltd, Alias Robotics SL, MedCrypt Inc., Asimily Inc., Arxan Technologies.

North America was the largest region in the cybersecurity in robotics in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cybersecurity in robotics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cybersecurity in robotics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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 have influenced the cyber-security in robotics market by increasing the cost of imported hardware components such as robotic control units and secure sensors, leading to higher overall production costs. industrial robots and autonomous mobile robots are most affected, especially in regions like north america, europe, and asia-pacific where imports are significant. however, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing, boosting domestic production capabilities and innovation in cyber-secure robotic solutions.

Cyber-security in robotics involves safeguarding robotic systems, their software, and communication networks against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and malicious activities. This includes applying measures such as encryption, secure authentication, intrusion detection, and continuous monitoring to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of robotic functions. Maintaining strong cyber-security is essential for ensuring operational reliability, preventing data breaches, and reducing risks linked to autonomous and connected robotic systems.

The primary components of cybersecurity in robotics include software, hardware, and services. Software protects robotic systems from cyber threats, hardware incorporates built-in secure devices, and services provide consulting, monitoring, and maintenance. Deployment models include on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems. Robot categories include industrial robots, service robots, autonomous mobile robots, and collaborative robots. Solutions encompass authentication, encryption, denial-of-service protection, secure communication, and risk and vulnerability management, supporting industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, defense, transportation, and energy and utilities.

The cyber-security in robotics market consists of sales of products such as antivirus software for robots, endpoint protection platforms for robots, network firewalls for robot communications, intrusion detection systems for robotic networks, encrypted communication modules for robotic 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.

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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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