Segments - Aviation & Defense Cyber Security Market by Component (Service and Solution), Deployment (on-cloud and On-premise), Application (Airline Management, Air Cargo Management, and Airport Management), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2024 – 2032
The global aviation & defense cyber security market size was USD 63.8 Billion in 2023 and is likely to reach USD 187.1 Billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 12.7% during 2024–2032. The market growth is attributed to the growing air traffic concerns and increasing number of aircrafts with advanced technology.
The aviation and defense cyber security market encompasses all the technologies and services and the strategies to protect the digital infrastructure of the aviation and defense sectors from the cyber threats. The key components of this system include the solutions such as firewall and Intrusion Detection/Prevention System (IDS/IPS) and services such as consulting & advisory services and managed security services.
Protection of the critical infrastructure and increasing cyber threats is significantly growing the market. Aviation and defense sectors are critical to national security and economic stability. This ensures the cyber security to protect against any threats that disrupts operations and leading to significant financial losses. Adherence of stringent regulations and standards such as General Data protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and other guidelines from ICAO and TSA.
Artificial Intelligence protect against the most prominent concerns. It stops downs the ransomware. There have been lesser incidences regarding the insider threats. The increasing concerns regarding data breaches is boosting the demand of AI-powered defense cyber security. The artificial intelligence is minimizing the human error by creating an environment which is faster, sophisticated, and precise.
The faster identification of threats as compared to human is providing a precise result by data analytics. Moreover, the secured systems against threat actors are helping the defense system to rely and generate big data with the high security of the nation. The Artificial intelligence is hence, booming and people are yet to discover more in AI-integrated aviation and defense security systems, across the globe.
Growing air traffic concerns globally is driving the market. The air traffic imposes an unprecedented opportunity in the aviation and defense cyber security market. Moreover, the increasing number of aircrafts with advanced technology for digitally connecting a creating a lesser risk of cyber-attacks is propelling the market significantly. Additionally, the increasing dominance of cloud-based technology due to the scalability, cost-efficiency, another security reasons, the global market is booming.
Lack of standardization in cyber security solutions is expected to constrain the global market during the forecast period. The highly fragmented and rapid evolving market is lacking the common standard protocol to ensure the secure exchange of data across different platforms. This creates a hurdle in the market growth. Additionally, the limited budget for cyber security investments is expected to restrain the market throughout the forecast period.
Advanced threat detection and response is presenting an opportunity for the market growth. Moreover, the IoT security and IIoT security is enabling the securing connected devices as well as the edge computing security to boost the market. Adapting the zero-trust architecture a zero trust models is expected to furl the market during the forecast period.
The market report includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Aviation & Defense Cyber Security Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2023 |
Historic Data |
2017–2022 |
Forecast Period |
2024–2032 |
Segmentation |
Component (Service and Solution), Deployment (on-cloud and On-premise), Application (Airline Management, Air Cargo Management, and Airport Management) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Airbus SE; Booz Allen Hamilton Holding; Cisco Systems Inc.; Collins Aerospace; General Dynamics Corporation; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Thales Group; and The Raytheon Company |
In terms of region, the global aviation & defense cyber security market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America dominates the global market in 2023 owing to the advanced technology infrastructure. The significant defense spending is expected to drive the regional market during the forecast period. Additionally, the high incidence of cyber threats and strong regulatory frameworks is propelling the market in North America.
The market in Europe is projected to grow at a significant pace in the years to come owing to increasing cybersecurity initiatives. The countries in Europe are increasingly adopting cybersecurity initiatives and regulation, such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and European Union Agency for Cybersecurity. Furthermore, the rising defense budget and strong aerospace and defense sector is propelling the regional market.
Based on component, the aviation & defense cyber security market is divided into service and solution. The service segment held the largest share in the global market in 2023 owing to the expertise and support. The increasing training and awareness programs that are vital for building a cyber-aware workforce is driving the segment.
The solution segment is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period due to the investment in advanced technologies. The comprehensive protection needs and regulatory compliance is boosting the segment remarkably. Solution provides a proactive defense mechanism including threat intelligence, real-time monitoring, and automated response systems is boosting the segment.
On the basis of deployment, the global market is bifurcated into on-cloud and on-premise. The on-cloud segment is anticipated to register a considerable CAGR in over the predicted period due to it being a cost-effective solution. Cloud-based deployments provide businesses with an easy way to deploy the latest security solutions and technologies without the need to purchase the necessary hardware and software technologies.
The on-premise segment is projected to register a robust growth rate during the assessment years due to the customizations in security architecture of their networks. The on-premise deployment allows businesses to customize the security architecture of its networks according to the specific needs and to deploy the latest security solutions at their facility.
On the basis of application, the global market is segregated into airline management, air cargo management, and airport management. The airline management segment is anticipated to register a considerable CAGR in over the predicted period due to the high value targets and complex IT infrastructure. The airline handles a vast amount of sensitive data including the passenger information, financial transactions, and flight operations data. This makes it an attractive target for the cyber-attacks. Furthermore, the airlines must comply with the stringent regulatory requirements and industry standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR driving the investments in cybersecurity.
The airport management segment is projected to register a robust growth rate during the assessment years due to the critical infrastructure. The airports are considered to be having a critical infrastructure with numerous systems and networks for operations, security, passenger processing, and air traffic control, propelling the segment.
The aviation & defense cyber security market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global aviation & defense cyber security market are Airbus SE; Booz Allen Hamilton Holding; Cisco Systems Inc.; Collins Aerospace; General Dynamics Corporation; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Thales Group; and The Raytheon Company.
These players utilize several development strategies, such as product launches and acquisitions, to boost their global presence. For instance,
In July 2021, SITA, a Switzerland-based air transport communications, and information technology company acquired Safety Line S.A.S for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition makes it possible for SITA to expand its digital day of operations portfolio, which enables airlines to increasing aircraft efficiency. And fuel savings while taking immediate and long-term efforts to lower their carbon footprint.