Energy Cyber Security Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2022-2028)

The energy sector is a critical infrastructure that is essential for the functioning of society and the economy. However, it is also one of the most vulnerable sectors to cyber attacks due to its complex and interconnected systems, as well as the value of the assets and data it holds.

The energy cybersecurity market is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period owing to the increasing government policies for protecting the electrical infrastructure from potential cyber-attacks. The market is mainly driven by factors such as increasing reliance on technology. The energy sector is becoming increasingly reliant on technology, including IoT devices, SCADA systems, and cloud-based solutions. This creates more opportunities for cyber attacks and highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures. Which is expected to drive the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, the growing frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks in the energy sector are also expected to drive the market during the forecast period. Moreover, the growing governmental investments in cybersecurity for the energy sector are expected to influence the market growth during the forecast period. For instance, according to security week, the U.S. Department of energy in 2020 announced USD 20 million investment in cyber security.

Based on components, the market is bifurcated into solutions and services. The solution category is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. In recent years, the energy and utility industry has faced more ransomware and organized cyber-attacks. Supply chain attacks are now more visible in number and impact. For instance, in 2021 alone, SolarWinds, as a single attack, impacted thousands of top companies and government agencies worldwide. Moreover, increased cyber security threats due to more digitalization and interconnectivity and growing awareness of cyber security risks are the factors driving the growth of the segment.

Based on deployment, the market is bifurcated into cloud and on-premises. cloud category is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing factors such as scalability, accessibility, and security provided by the cloud-based solutions are driving the growth of the segment. Cloud-based solutions can easily scale up or down as needed, allowing organizations to quickly adjust to changing demands and avoid investing in costly hardware and infrastructure. In addition, Cloud-based solutions can be more cost-effective for organizations since they do not require the purchase and maintenance of expensive hardware and software.

Based on security type, the market is segmented into endpoint security, network security, application security, database security, and others. Database security is anticipated to witness a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The driving factors for database security in the energy sector include the protection of sensitive information, regulatory compliance, cyber threats, operational efficiency, and protection of assets. Further, the energy sector deals with highly sensitive information, such as customer data, intellectual property, and financial data. Protection of this information is critical to maintaining the trust of customers, investors, and stakeholders.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the energy cyber security industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. The energy cybersecurity market in the North American region held the largest market share and is expected to maintain its growth throughout the forecast period. The growing incidences of cyber attacks in the region are expected to significantly influence the market growth during the forecast period. For instance, according to AAG Between 2017 and 2021, reported cybercrime increased by 153%, from 27,829 cases in 2017 to 70,288 cases in 2021.

Some of the major players operating in the market include: BAE Systems; Alstom; E.ON SE; Iberdrola, S.A.; General Electric; Siemens; Cisco Systems, Inc.; AT&T; Amazon Web Services, Inc.; and Rapid7; among others.