As robots become deeply embedded in factories, hospitals, and defense networks, the systems protecting them from cyberattacks are emerging as a critical market in their own right. A new forecast from The Business Research Company (TBRC) sizes up the opportunity — and it’s substantial.
The Business Research Company’s latest analysis, The Cybersecurity in Robotics Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035, projects that the cybersecurity segment within the robotics industry will surpass $9 billion by 2030.
LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Cybersecurity for robotics is no longer a niche concern as automated and connected machines proliferate across industries. With digital integration expanding, safeguarding robotic networks from cyber threats is becoming a strategic imperative. This report examines the market’s current trajectory, growth drivers, and the companies positioned to lead it toward 2030.
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Market Size and Relationship With the Broader Robotics and IT Sectors
By 2030, the cybersecurity in robotics market is expected to exceed $9 billion. That figure represents roughly 11% of the larger Artificial Intelligence in Robotics market, which is projected to reach about $79 billion by the same year. In the context of the broader Information Technology sector — anticipated to total $13,788 billion by 2030 — cybersecurity for robotics will account for nearly 0.1% of the overall market value, underscoring its specialized yet essential position.
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North America Set to Dominate Cybersecurity in Robotics Market by 2030
North America is forecast to lead the global market, with an estimated value of $3.3 billion in 2030. The region is projected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 12%. This expansion is driven by widespread industrial automation, increasing adoption of connected and autonomous robots, heightened investment in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, a robust ecosystem of robotics and security vendors, adoption of zero-trust security frameworks in operational technology, and supportive government policies promoting secure digital transformation.
The United States as the Largest National Market for Cybersecurity in Robotics
Within the global landscape, the USA is expected to be the largest country-level market, valued at $3.0 billion in 2030. Growth is forecast from $1.7 billion in 2025 at a 12% CAGR. Key drivers include escalating cyberattacks targeting robotic and industrial control systems, rapid adoption of AI-powered robotics in manufacturing, healthcare, and defense, stricter regulations around operational technology security, expanding investments in secure robotic infrastructure, and continuous innovation in cybersecurity platforms tailored for autonomous robotics.
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Software Segment to Lead Market Share by 2030
Among components, software is set to dominate the cybersecurity in robotics market, comprising 54% or $5 billion of the total market in 2030. This segment’s growth is fueled by widespread deployment of endpoint protection and threat detection tools, rising demand for real-time vulnerability management, integration of AI-driven cybersecurity analytics specific to robotic systems, adoption of secure access and identity management software, and ongoing software updates to defend connected robots from emerging cyber risks.
Deployment Types, Robot Categories, Solutions, and Industry Verticals in Focus
The market is segmented by deployment models including on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid systems. It also categorizes robots into industrial robots, service robots, autonomous mobile robots, and collaborative robots. Key cybersecurity solutions span authentication, encryption, denial of service protection, secure communication, and risk and vulnerability management. Industry verticals covered include manufacturing, healthcare, defense, transportation, and energy and utilities.
Strong Market Growth Expected With a 12% CAGR Through 2030
The cybersecurity in robotics market is on pace for a 12% compound annual growth rate through 2030. This growth is driven by increasing robotics adoption, rising cyber threats targeting robotic systems, and broader deployment of robots in critical infrastructure environments requiring robust protection.
Rising Robotics Adoption Will Power Market Expansion
A primary factor propelling market growth is the expanding deployment of connected and autonomous robots across industries. These intelligent systems exchange data across cloud platforms, edge devices, and industrial networks to optimize automation and efficiency. However, this connectivity increases vulnerability, boosting demand for cybersecurity solutions that protect robotic identities, communications, and control mechanisms. Organizations are implementing advanced security architectures to ensure continuous robotic operations with minimized cyber risks, contributing roughly 1.5% annual growth to the market.
Escalating Cyber Threats Targeting Robotics Systems Spur Demand
The rise in cyberattacks such as ransomware, unauthorized intrusions, and software vulnerabilities aimed at industrial and service robots is another significant growth driver. Companies are investing heavily in threat intelligence, continuous monitoring, and advanced protective platforms to enhance cyber resilience. The growing complexity of robotics software and connected infrastructures underscores the urgent need for specialized cybersecurity measures, contributing about 1.2% annual growth to the overall market.
Critical Infrastructure Deployments Boost Cybersecurity Needs
The expanding use of robots in critical infrastructure sectors like energy, healthcare, transportation, and defense acts as a catalyst for cybersecurity adoption. These mission-critical environments require reliable cybersecurity strategies to ensure business continuity, operational resilience, and compliance with evolving regulations. The demand for securing high-value robotic assets against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats is expected to add approximately 0.9% annual growth to the market.
Key Opportunities in Software, Hardware, and Services Markets by 2030
Significant growth prospects lie within the software, hardware, and services segments, collectively expected to add over $4 billion in market value by 2030. This growth is propelled by rising adoption of AI-enhanced cybersecurity platforms, demand for secure hardware and embedded protection technologies, expanding managed cybersecurity services tailored for robotic environments, and increasing regulatory focus on safeguarding connected industrial and autonomous robots. This trend highlights an industry-wide emphasis on securing intelligent robotic ecosystems and enabling safe deployment across critical applications.
Projected Segment Growth in Coming Years
From 2025 to 2030, the software market is expected to expand by $2 billion, while the hardware and services sectors will grow by $1 billion each. The market features a mix of global cybersecurity firms and robotics technology specialists who focus on threat detection, secure communication frameworks, identity and access management, and data protection to ensure the security and reliability of robotic operations.
Leading Company Driving Market Innovation and Sales
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft is the top market leader, holding an 8% share in 2025. Its portfolio includes digital industries and cybersecurity solutions directly supporting the cybersecurity in robotics market, offering industrial cybersecurity frameworks, secure automation systems, threat detection, and network protection designed for robotic manufacturing, industrial automation, and smart factory environments.
Major Players Shaping the Market Landscape
Key companies active in this market include Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Honeywell International Inc., Tenable Holdings Inc., Rapid7 Inc., Armis Inc., Forcepoint LLC, Claroty Ltd., Kaspersky Lab, Dragos Inc., Bitdefender LLC, Forescout Technologies Inc., Nozomi Networks Ltd., Radiflow Ltd., Darktrace Ltd., Arxan Technologies, FORT Robotics Inc., OPSWAT Inc., Cynerio Ltd., MedCrypt Inc., Asimily Inc., and Alias Robotics SL.
Market Concentration and Competitive Dynamics
The cybersecurity in robotics market is moderately fragmented, with the top 10 players accounting for 23% of revenue in 2025. Entry barriers include stringent cybersecurity requirements, complex integration of IT and operational technology, industrial safety and data privacy regulations, and the necessity for real-time threat detection and system reliability. Leading firms maintain their positions through diversified cybersecurity offerings, strong partnerships within industrial automation, global threat intelligence capabilities, and consistent innovation in robotic and industrial protection technologies. As demand for secure robotics systems and resilient cybersecurity frameworks grows, product development, strategic collaborations, and geographic expansion will be key competitive strategies.
Key Raw Material Suppliers Supporting the Market
Critical suppliers providing essential components and technologies include Cisco Systems Inc., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., Symantec Corporation, Trend Micro Incorporated, McAfee Corp., IBM Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Broadcom Inc., Intel Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, AMD Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Siemens AG, ABB Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbH, Rockwell Automation Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., General Electric Company, Dell Technologies Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, and Amazon Web Services Inc.
Major Distributors and Wholesalers in the Cybersecurity in Robotics Field
Important wholesalers and distributors facilitating market reach include Ingram Micro Inc., Arrow Electronics Inc., Avnet Inc., Tech Data Corporation, Synnex Corporation, Westcon Group, Exclusive Networks SA, ALSO Holding AG, Esprinet S.p.A., Redington Limited, TD SYNNEX Corporation, ScanSource Inc., D&H Distributing Company, Bechtle AG, Computacenter plc, Insight Enterprises Inc., Softchoice Corporation, CDW Corporation, SHI International Corp., Mindware FZ LLC, Logicom Public Limited, ASBIS Enterprises PLC, EET Group A/S, Future Electronics Inc., and Macnica Inc.
Principal End Users Driving Demand for Cybersecurity Solutions
Key end users adopting cybersecurity for robotics include Tesla Inc., Boston Dynamics Inc., KUKA AG, FANUC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Universal Robots A/S, Hyundai Robotics, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Denso Robotics, Omron Corporation, Stäubli International AG, GE Digital Robotics Systems, Meta Platforms Inc. Reality Labs Robotics, Apple Inc. Robotics Division, and Alphabet Inc. DeepMind Robotics.
Industry Trends Transforming Cybersecurity in Robotics
Encryption software suites that secure autonomous systems, ensure safe communications, and prevent unauthorized access are revolutionizing the market. For example, in October 2025, Mobilicom Ltd. introduced its secured autonomy cybersecurity framework, an all-encompassing platform for autonomous drones and robotics. Its ICE software suite provides resilient encryption, real-time threat detection, and hardware-agnostic protection, guaranteeing mission continuity and strong defense against evolving threats.
Strategies Employed by Companies to Maintain Competitive Edge
Leading firms are focusing on enhancing robotic cybersecurity frameworks to improve system protection and security, utilizing AI-driven threat detection for better monitoring and incident response, expanding secure robotics infrastructure to boost reliability and network resilience, and implementing zero-trust models to strengthen authentication and data integrity.
This comprehensive outlook emphasizes how the cybersecurity in robotics market is poised for significant growth, driven by increasing robotics adoption, rising cyber risks, and technological innovation that together are reshaping industry standards and practices.
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Why it matters: As robots move into mission-critical roles across energy, healthcare, and defense, the security layer protecting them is becoming as important as the machines themselves. With the market projected to more than quadruple by 2030, companies that fail to prioritize robotic cybersecurity risk exposing their operations to increasingly sophisticated threats.
