PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1889164
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1889164
The connected car security market is projected to grow from USD 3.37 billion in 2025 to reach USD 6.99 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 11.0% from 2025 to 2032. Market growth is driven by the rapid expansion of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities, V2X communication, and the rising cybersecurity threats targeting vehicle ECUs, telematics units, and cloud platforms.
| Scope of the Report | |
|---|---|
| Years Considered for the Study | 2019-2032 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2032 |
| Units Considered | USD Billion |
| Segments | Type, Solution, Application, Form, EV Type & Region |
| Regions covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Rest of the World |
Additionally, regulations such as UNECE WP.29 CSMS, ISO/SAE 21434, the US NHTSA cybersecurity guidelines, and China's Automotive Data Security Regulations are pushing automakers to adopt secure gateways, IDS/IPS, hardware-secured modules, and encrypted communication frameworks. Moreover, the shift toward electric vehicles and connected ADAS features increases cybersecurity complexity, requiring multi-layer protection for infotainment, telematics, and autonomous driving stacks. Substantial contributions from the Asia Pacific region, especially China, combined with increasing investments from Europe and North America, are accelerating the global adoption of advanced connected car security architectures.

"By form, the in-vehicle solutions segment is projected to account for a larger share than the external cloud services segment during the forecast period."
The dominance of in-vehicle security solutions is driven by the rising complexity of electronic control units (ECUs), domain controllers, and telematics systems, which require embedded protection to prevent unauthorized access and system manipulation. Compliance mandates under UNECE WP.29, ISO/SAE 21434, and China's Automotive Data Security Regulations have accelerated OEM adoption of secure gateways, hardware security modules (HSMs), and intrusion detection systems inside the vehicle architecture. As connected ADAS, digital cockpits, and V2X communication become standard across mid-range and premium models, in-vehicle security becomes the core protection layer for safeguarding internal networks, OTA software, and data flows. This sustained regulatory and technological push positions in-vehicle solutions as the largest revenue-generating segment in the market.
"By solution type, the hardware-based solutions segment is projected to be a faster-growing segment than the software-based segment during the forecast period."
The use of hardware-based solutions is expanding rapidly due to the industry's shift toward tamper-resistant architectures that ensure secure data processing, cryptographic key storage, and real-time threat mitigation at the ECU level. Components such as TPMs, HSMs, secure microcontrollers, and cryptographic accelerators are becoming essential for protecting safety-critical ADAS systems, high-performance computing units, and autonomous driving platforms. With rising cybersecurity threats targeting vehicle firmware and communication buses, OEMs are increasingly adopting hardware-rooted trust models for stronger authentication and encryption. Growing SDV adoption and the need for secured zonal architectures further accelerate demand, making hardware-based solutions the fastest-growing segment despite higher integration costs.
"Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the global connected car security market during the forecast period."
Asia Pacific is projected to witness strong and accelerating growth driven by the rapid expansion of connected and autonomous mobility ecosystems in China, Japan, South Korea, and India. China is leading this momentum through the strict enforcement of the automotive data security regulations, compelling OEMs such as BYD, NIO, XPeng, Zeekr, and SAIC to adopt encrypted in-vehicle communication, secure OTA platforms, and embedded IDS/IPS solutions. Japan and South Korea are advancing deployments in line with UNECE WP.29 CSMS frameworks, supported by robust telematics networks and high connected car penetration across both luxury and mass-market segments. With rapid EV adoption, strong 5G rollout, and government-led cybersecurity compliance, Asia Pacific continues to generate significant new revenue opportunities, making it the fastest-growing region in the connected car security market.
In-depth interviews were conducted with CEOs, marketing directors, other innovation and technology directors, and executives from various key organizations operating in this market.
Note: Others include Sales Managers and Product Managers.
The connected car security market is dominated by major players, such as NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands), AUMOVIO SE (Germany), Harman International (US), Vector Informatik GmbH (Germany), BlackBerry Limited (Canada), Thales (France), ARM Limited (UK), WirelessCar (Sweden), Astemo Ltd. (Japan), and Keysight Technologies (US.) These companies are expanding their portfolios to strengthen their connected car security market position.
Research Coverage
The report covers the connected car security market in terms of security type (Endpoint Security, Application Security, Network Security, and Cloud Security), application [Telematics Control Units (TCUs), Infotainment Systems, ADAS & Autonomous Driving Systems, and Communication Modules], electric vehicle type (BEV, PHEV, HEV, and FCEV), solution type (Software-based Solutions and Hardware-based Solutions), form (In-Vehicle Solutions and External Cloud Services), and Region (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World). It covers the competitive landscape and company profiles of the key players in the significant connected car security market.
The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key market players, their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.