Defense Cyber Security Market, By Platform (Hardware and Software & Service), By Solution (Cyber Threat Protection, Threat Evaluation, Security, and Others), By Type (Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience, Application Security, Cloud Security, and

The defense cyber security market is estimated to be valued at US$ 17.68 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 46.78 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Description:

The defense cyber security market has gained increased importance in recent years as reliance on digital technologies in military operations grows exponentially. Cyber threats from terrorist groups pose serious national security risks by targeting critical infrastructure and strategic assets. As more defense systems become network-enabled and connected to IT systems, the vulnerability to cyber-attacks multiplies. Leading militaries such as U.S around the world are significantly ramping up investments in cyber defense capabilities to prevent data breaches, safeguard communications, and develop offensive cyber warfare units. Major technologies seeing increased adoption include identity and access management solutions, encryption, antivirus/malware solutions, data loss prevention, and security incident management systems. The global defense cyber security market is projected to witness double digit growth over the next decade due to rising threats in the digital domain and integration of cyber defenses into broader military modernization programs.

Market Dynamics:

The defense cyber security market is experiencing growth due to the increasing sophistication of cyber-attacks by nation-state actors and hacker groups. This growth is further fueled by the intensifying digitalization of military assets and platforms, the rising use of internet-of-things devices in defense, and the cross-domain integration between IT and operational technology networks in the armed forces. However, high procurement and maintenance costs of advanced cyber security solutions continue to restrain the market growth to some extent. On the positive side, some of the key opportunities include greater focus on cyber warfare capabilities, further network-enabling of weapon systems, and new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5G, and Blockchain to enhance military cyber defenses.

Key features of the study:

• This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global defense cyber security market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global defense cyber security market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include BAE Systems, Cisco Systems, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Finmeccanica, General Dynamics, and Thales
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global defense cyber security market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global defense cyber security market

• By Platform
• Hardware
• Software & Service
• By Solution
• Cyber Threat Protection
• Threat Evaluation
• Security
• Others
• By Type
• Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience
• Application Security
• Cloud Security
• Others
• By End user
• Land Force
• Naval Force
• Air Force
• By Regional
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
• Key Players
• AT&T
• BAE Systems
• Boeing
• Cisco Systems, Inc.
• DXC Technology Company
• EclecticIQ B.V.
• IBM Corporation
• Intel Corporation
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Privacera, Inc.
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• SentinelOne
• Secureworks, Inc.
• Thales Group