Automotive Cybersecurity Market Report 2026

The automotive cybersecurity market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.24 billion in 2025 to $3.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing vehicle connectivity levels, growth in software-defined vehicles, rising awareness of automotive cyber threats, adoption of telematics systems, expansion of infotainment platforms.

The automotive cybersecurity market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory mandates for vehicle cybersecurity, rising adoption of autonomous vehicles, expansion of connected car ecosystems, growing investments in secure vehicle architectures, increasing focus on cloud-based automotive security. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of in-vehicle intrusion detection systems, rising adoption of secure ota update solutions, growing integration of cloud-based vehicle security platforms, expansion of endpoint protection for ecus, enhanced focus on secure vehicle communication.

The growing number of connected cars is expected to significantly drive the growth of the automotive cybersecurity market in the coming years. A connected car is a vehicle equipped with built-in internet connectivity that enables communication with external networks and systems. Automotive cybersecurity for connected vehicles includes advanced capabilities such as sophisticated threat intelligence, which helps protect vehicles from common and emerging security threats. For example, in January 2024, according to a report published by BMW Group, a Germany-based automotive manufacturer, the company recorded its highest-ever sales performance, delivering 2,555,341 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles globally, representing a 6.5% increase. Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2023, sales rose by 10.3% year over year to 718,778 units. Therefore, the increasing adoption of connected cars is driving the growth of the automotive cybersecurity market.

Companies operating in the automotive cybersecurity market are increasingly adopting strategic partnership approaches to deliver critical cybersecurity services to individuals, businesses, and governments. Strategic partnerships involve organizations combining their strengths, expertise, and resources to achieve shared objectives and long-term success. For instance, in February 2024, Autocrypt, a Korea-based automotive cybersecurity company focused on connected, autonomous, and software-defined mobility safety, partnered with MicroNova, a Germany-based software firm. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to leverage their combined expertise to develop innovative and customized security solutions that address both current and future safety requirements for connected vehicles.

In July 2024, Bureau Veritas, a France-based provider of laboratory testing, inspection, and certification services, acquired Security Innovation Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to accelerate growth in the rapidly expanding cybersecurity sector and establish a stronger market position. It enhances Bureau Veritas’ capabilities and is expected to generate operational synergies for customers. Security Innovation Inc. is a US-based company specializing in automotive cybersecurity solutions.

Major companies operating in the automotive cybersecurity market are Aptiv PLC, Argus Cyber Security, Arilou Technologies, Continental AG, ESCRYPT GmbH, GuardKnox Cyber Technologies Ltd., Harman International Industries Inc., Trillium Secure Inc., SafeRide Technologies Ltd., Lear Corporation, Karamba Security, Delphi Technologies PLC, Vector Informatik GmbH, Regulus Cyber, C2A Security Ltd., XShield Ltd., AutoCrypt Co Ltd., Idaptive Automotive Cybersecurity, Identiq Automotive Ltd., AutomotiveCyber GmbH, Thales Group, NXP Semiconductors NV, Green Hills Software.

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

The automotive cybersecurity market includes revenues earned by entities by protecting the automotive systems and components from harmful attacks, unauthorized access, and damage. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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