Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Market Report 2025

The industrial control systems (ICS) security market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.39 billion in 2024 to $18.56 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased interconnectivity, rise in cyber attacks, regulatory mandates, awareness of industrial cyber risks, technological advancements in attacks.

The industrial control systems (ICS) security market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased connectivity and IIOT expansion, rise in cyber threat sophistication, regulatory compliance evolution, integration of AI and machine learning, focus on supply chain resilience. Major trends in the forecast period include rise in cyber threats, integration of IT/OT networks, regulatory compliance requirements, adoption of remote access solutions, and focus on supply chain security.

The growing number of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure is anticipated to drive the industrial control systems (ICS) security market in the future. Critical infrastructure includes essential systems and assets necessary for the functioning of society and the economy, such as power and water systems, communication networks, transportation, and financial and government institutions. Due to the significance of these infrastructures, organizations that manage them must implement strong cybersecurity measures to safeguard their systems and assets from cyber threats. This necessity will lead to increased adoption of ICS security. For example, according to a DDoS threat intelligence report by NetScout Systems, Inc., a US-based cybersecurity provider, 2022 saw a total of 6,019,888 DDoS attacks worldwide, with notable increases in TCP (transmission control protocol) attacks, including a 21% rise in TCP SYN/ACK and a 20% rise in TCP RST (Reset) attacks compared to 2021. Furthermore, in the first half of 2022, the Asia-Pacific region recorded approximately 1.3 million DDoS attacks targeting major organizations. Hence, the rising frequency of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure is fueling the growth of the ICS security market.

The rising adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is expected to further drive the growth of the ICS security market. IIoT involves integrating smart devices, sensors, and systems in industrial environments to facilitate data collection, analysis, and optimization, boosting efficiency and productivity. As more industrial devices and systems become interconnected, the risk of cyber threats increases, making ICS security essential to protect against potential vulnerabilities. This ensures the resilience and safety of critical infrastructure and industrial processes amid evolving cybersecurity challenges brought about by the expansion of IIoT. For instance, in September 2022, a report by Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, predicted that nearly 60% of cellular IoT connections would be broadband IoT by the end of 2028, with 4G powering the majority of these connections. Globally, IoT connections grew from 13.2 billion in 2022 to a projected 34.7 billion by 2028, reflecting an 18% growth rate. Consequently, the increasing adoption of IIoT is driving the growth of the ICS security market.

Innovative solutions have emerged as a significant trend gaining traction in the industrial control systems (ICS) security market. Key players in the ICS security sector are introducing cutting-edge solutions to enhance their market presence. For example, in September 2022, GuidePoint Security, a US-based cybersecurity solutions provider, launched Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security services. These new offerings are designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of an organization’s ICS security posture. The services include a security program review, a security architecture review, and ICS penetration testing. Together, these evaluations aim to give organizations a thorough understanding of their overall ICS security while helping to bridge the gap between IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) security.

Leading companies in the industrial control systems (ICS) security market are developing advanced industrial cybersecurity solutions to gain a competitive advantage. These cybersecurity solutions comprise a range of specialized technologies, protocols, and practices aimed at securing and safeguarding industrial control systems, operational technology (OT) networks, and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. For instance, in September 2022, ABB Ltd., a Switzerland-based automation firm, introduced the ABB Ability Cyber Security Workplace (CSWP), a comprehensive digital platform that integrates ABB’s and third-party security solutions. The ABB Ability Cyber Security Workplace (CSWP) serves as a dedicated solution to enhance the security of critical industrial infrastructure. By consolidating security tools into a single platform, it streamlines cybersecurity management. With features such as easy accessibility, risk reduction, and remote access capabilities, CSWP ensures effective protection for industrial assets. By addressing the IT and OT security gap, the platform contributes to optimizing performance and resource utilization in industrial infrastructure while aligning with sustainability goals.

In November 2022, Palo Alto Networks (PAN), a US-based cybersecurity firm, acquired Cider Security for $195 million. This acquisition is a strategic move for PAN aimed at enhancing security scalability, keeping pace with advancements in modern software development. Cider Security is an Israel-based information services company specializing in application and software supply chain security.

Major companies operating in the industrial control systems (ICS) security market include ABB Group, Honeywell International Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Fortinet Inc., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems, Raytheon Technologies, CyberArk Software Ltd., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Darktrace Ltd., Kaspersky Lab ZAO, Nozomi Networks Inc., Cyberbit Ltd., Belden Inc., Airbus SE, FireEye Inc., Claroty Ltd., Sophos Group Plc, Dragos Inc., Tenable Inc., IBM Corporation, Broadcom Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., Trend Micro Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Radiflow Ltd., Verve Industrial Protection Inc., Forescout Technologies Inc., Bayshore Networks Inc., CyberX Inc., Indegy Inc.

North America was the largest region in the industrial control systems (ICS) security market in 2024. The regions covered in the industrial control systems (ics) security market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial control systems (ics) security market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Security measures for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) involve the implementation of practices to safeguard these systems. ICS security encompasses a combination of technical and operational measures aimed at ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of these crucial systems.

The primary components of ICS security consist of solutions and services. ICS security solutions play a pivotal role in shielding industrial control systems, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Security measures span across various types, including network security, endpoint security, application security, and database security. Additionally, diverse system types such as SCADA, DCS, PLC, and others are employed across applications such as power and energy, critical manufacturing, mining, water utility, transportation, chemical, and various other sectors.

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The industrial control systems (ICS) security market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as incident response services, support, and maintenance, managed security services, consultation and integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The industrial control systems (ICS) security market also includes sales of human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and remote terminal units (RTUs), which are used in providing industrial control systems (ICS) security services. 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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