Embedded Security Market Analysis | 2023-2028

Embedded Security Market Analysis | 2023-2028

Embedded Security Market Analysis | 2023-2028
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Market Insights

Market Analysis

  • The embedded security market size was valued at USD 6.5 billion in 2022. The market is expected to reach USD 6.9 billion in 2023, up 6.3% than the value in 2022.
  • During the forecast period of 2023-2028, the embedded security market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% to reach USD 9.2 billion in 2028.

Embedded Security Market Statistics 

Have a look at the sales opportunities presented by the embedded security market in terms of growth, market forecast and segment opportunities.

Embedded Security Market Data

Year

Annual Market Size (in USD Billion)

Market Growth

2022

USD 6.5 billion

YoY Growth: 6.3%

2028

USD 9.2 billion

CAGR (2023-2028): 6.0%

 

Market Dynamics

Introduction:

What is an Embedded Security?

Embedded security systems enable manufacturers to ensure their products & devices are protected from cyber threats. It is an approach to protect software running on embedded systems from attack. Embedded security is a cybersecurity field that is aimed at preventing malicious access to and use of embedded systems. It offers mechanisms to protect a system from all types of malicious behavior.

Market Drivers: 

The global embedded security market is driven by a host of factors, some of which are noted below:

  • Expanding IoT applications spurs the need for IoT security, which spurs the market. The IoT consists of billions of digital services, devices, and other physical objects, thus having the ability to seamlessly interact, connect, and exchange information.
  • The growing adoption of wearable devices in healthcare sectors augments the demand for embedded security. Moreover, wearable devices are creating an increasingly wide footprint in the healthcare sector, thus expanding product usage in the coming years.

Market Opportunities: 

  • The increasing demand for IoT security: The IoT is connecting a growing number of devices, which creates a larger attack surface for attackers. This is driving the demand for embedded security solutions to protect IoT devices from attack.
  • The growing adoption of wearable devices in healthcare: Wearable devices are becoming increasingly popular in healthcare, as they can be used to track patient health data. This creates a need for embedded security solutions to protect the data stored on these devices.
  • The increasing sophistication of cyberattacks: Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, which is driving the demand for more advanced embedded security solutions.
  • The increasing awareness of the importance of security: The increasing number of high-profile cyberattacks is raising awareness of the importance of security in embedded systems. This is driving the demand for embedded security solutions.

Segment Analysis

 

Segmentations

List of Sub-Segments

Segments with High-Growth Opportunity

Security Analysis

Authentication & Access Management, Payments, And Content Protection

Payments segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.

Offering Analysis

Hardware, Software, and Services

Hardware segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.

Application Analysis

Wearables, Smartphones, Automotive, Smart Identity Cards, Industrial, Payment Processing & Cards, and Others

Smart Identity Cards segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and The Rest of the World

Asia-Pacific is expected to be the dominant and fastest-growing region over the forecasted period.

 

By Security Type 

“Payments segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.”

  • The embedded security market is segmented by security type into authentication & access management, payments, and content protection.
  • The payments segment is expected to be the fastest-growing in the embedded security market due to the rapid adoption of digital payments, mobile wallets, and contactless transactions.
  • Rising e-commerce activities, stricter regulatory compliance for secure financial transactions, and increasing cyber threats are driving demand for robust embedded security solutions.
  • Additionally, advancements in NFC, tokenization, and biometric authentication further fuel this segment’s growth.

By Offering Type 

“Hardware segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.”

  • The embedded security market is segmented by offering type into hardware, software, and services.
  • The hardware segment is projected to be the fastest-growing in the embedded security market as organizations increasingly rely on secure elements, trusted platform modules (TPMs), and hardware security modules (HSMs) to protect sensitive data.
  • Rising adoption of IoT devices, connected vehicles, and smart infrastructure demands tamper-resistant, hardware-based protection.
  • Furthermore, growing concerns over cyberattacks and stricter compliance requirements are accelerating the shift toward hardware-driven embedded security solutions.

Regional Analysis 

Asia-Pacific is expected to be the dominant and the fastest-growing region over the forecasted period.

  • In terms of region, the embedded security market is segmented into the North American region, the European region, the Asia-Pacific region, and the rest of the world.
  • Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate and grow fastest in the embedded security market due to rapid digitalization, large-scale adoption of IoT, smart devices, and automotive electronics.
  • Strong government initiatives supporting cybersecurity, expanding manufacturing hubs, and rising demand for mobile payments further fuel growth.
  • Increasing investments in 5G infrastructure and expanding consumer electronics production strengthen the region’s leadership in embedded security adoption.

Competitive Landscape

Most of the major players compete in some of the factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the embedded security market -  

  • Infineon (Germany)
  • STMicroelectronics (Switzerland)
  • NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands)
  • Gemalto (Netherlands)
  • Texas Instruments (US)
  • Renesas (Japan)
  • Qualcomm (US)
  • Microchip (US)
  • Samsung (South Korea)
  • IDEMIA (France)

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Target Audience

The target audience of the global embedded security system market includes-

  • Vendors
  • Manufacturers
  • Distributors
  • Organizations
  • Government Bodies.

Research Methodology

  • This strategic assessment report from Stratview Research provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s embedded security market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. 
  • The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market.
  • The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for market participants and investors in identifying the low-hanging fruits available in the market and formulating growth strategies to expedite their growth process.
  • This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.
  • More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
  • We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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Company Profiling

  • Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to three players)
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Competitive Benchmarking

  • Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Embedded security systems enable manufacturers to ensure their products & devices are protected from cyber threats. It is an approach to protect software running on embedded systems from attack. Embedded systems security is a cybersecurity field that is aimed at preventing malicious access to and use of embedded systems. It offers mechanisms to protect a system from all types of malicious behavior.

The market is estimated to grow from USD 6.5 billion in 2022 to reach USD 9.2 billion by 2028.

The market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% during 2023-2028.

Key players operating in the market are Infineon (Germany), STMicroelectronics (Switzerland), NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands), Gemalto (Netherlands), Texas Instruments (US), Renesas (Japan), Qualcomm (US), Microchip (US), Samsung (South Korea), IDEMIA (France).

North American region accounted for the largest market share in 2022 and is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR during the review period.

Expanding IoT applications spurs the need for IoT security, which spurs the market. The IoT consists of billions of digital services, devices, and other physical objects, thus having the ability to seamlessly interact, connect, and exchange information. The growing adoption of wearable devices in healthcare sectors augments the demand for embedded security. Moreover, wearable devices are creating an increasingly wide footprint in the healthcare sector, thus expanding product usage in the coming years.

The target audience of the market includes Embedded Security System Vendors, Embedded Security System Manufacturers, Embedded Security System Distributors, Organizations, and Government Bodies.