Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Report is Segmented by Offering (Solutions, [application Security, Cloud Security, Consumer Security Software, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Protection, Integrated Risk Management, Network Security Equipment, and Other Solutions], Services [Professional Services and Managed Services]), Deployment (Cloud and On-Premise), End-User Industry (IT and Telecom, BFSI, Retail and E-Commerce, Oil Gas and Energy, Manufacturing, Government and Defense, and Other End-User Industries). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Size

Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 598.69 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 833.83 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.85 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Analysis

The Kuwait Cybersecurity Market size is estimated at USD 598.69 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 833.83 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.85% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Companies are embracing digital transformation, incorporating technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data analytics. Therefore, the cybersecurity landscape in Kuwait is expanding.

  • The Kuwaiti cybersecurity market is expanding, propelled by mounting cyber threats and a surge in digital transformation, and it is bolstered by governmental initiatives such as the Kuwait Cybersecurity Strategy. The rise of cloud computing, IoT, and AI underscores the need for strong security measures. Companies are increasingly prioritizing cybersecurity to meet regulations and safeguard their valuable data.
  • Moreover, smart city initiatives and the digitalization of sectors, particularly finance, are amplifying the need for heightened security measures to shield critical infrastructure. Furthermore, an emphasis on safeguarding national security and economic interests is a key driver propelling market expansion.
  • Key market players are strategically pursuing mergers, acquisitions, and investments to enhance their market standing, meet evolving customer demands, and explore new applications. For instance, in August 2023, the Kuwaiti and UK governments solidified their investment partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Additionally, they formalized their commitment to collaborate on cybersecurity by signing a declaration of intent. Under this declaration, the British side commits to providing crucial support to set up the Kuwaiti National Center for Cybersecurity (NCSC). It will also enhance it with the necessary systems and capabilities to safeguard against cyber threats. (QNA)
  • In October 2023, Zain partnered with Kuwait Hackathon, the nation's premier cybersecurity competition, as part of its ongoing commitment to bolster cybersecurity awareness and support Kuwaiti coding enthusiasts. In collaboration with its strategic partners at CODED Academy and the National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC), the company supports the nationwide initiative.
  • However, factors like the shortage of skilled professionals, high implementation costs, and the complexity of integrating advanced solutions into existing systems pose significant hurdles to the Kuwaiti cybersecurity market’s growth.

Kuwait Cybersecurity Industry Overview

The Kuwaiti cybersecurity market is moderately competitive due to the presence of significant players like Microsoft Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., and Dell Technologies Inc. Market players are enhancing their portfolios and seeking enduring competitive advantages through strategic partnerships and product launches.

  • May 2024: Basel Al-Haroon, the CBK Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS), unveiled the initiation of the 4th Cohort of the Cybersecurity Leaders Program. This move aligns with CBK's broader strategy to cultivate skilled national talent in the banking sector, enhance technical capabilities in cybersecurity, and fortify the sector against evolving technological risks. The initiative, a part of the Kafa’a program, is a joint effort by CBK, Kuwaiti banks, and KIBS.
  • January 2024: Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah, unveiled a new cybersecurity center, underscoring the nation's commitment to fortifying its defenses against cyber threats. The foreign ministry statement described the new center as a pivotal component of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure, designed to combat both internal and external threats. It emphasized that a primary goal of the center is to enhance cybersecurity awareness among foreign ministry personnel.

Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Leaders

  1. Microsoft Corporation

  2. Dell Technologies Inc.

  3. IBM Corporation

  4. Cisco Systems Inc.

  5. Fortinet Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Concentration
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Kuwait Cybersecurity Market News

  • July 2024: Kuwait and Romania announced their mutual commitment to bolstering bilateral cooperation. Their focus lies on enhancing scientific research programs within their universities and research institutions, specifically in the realm of cybersecurity. The primary goal is to build strategic plans and policies that would fortify Kuwait's digital infrastructure.
  • May 2024: The Kuwait Clearing Company (Maqasa) and Thomas Murray signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of bolstering cyber resilience in Kuwait's capital markets by enhancing their cyber risk profile. The program also aims to set a cybersecurity baseline for Kuwait's market. It would adopt a community-led strategy, actively involving market participants to bolster and oversee the market's security stance.

Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumption and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness-Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Competitive Rivalry within the Industry
    • 4.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.3 An Assessment of the Impact of Macroeconomic Trends

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Rise in Digital Transformation Technologies is Expected to Drive the Market
    • 5.1.2 High Potential Damages From Attacks On Critical Infrastructure and Increasing Sophistication of Attacks
    • 5.1.3 Increase in Adoption of Data-intensive Approach and Decisions
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Integration Complexities With Legacy Infrastructure
  • 5.3 Key Use Cases
  • 5.4 Regulations and Cybersecurity Standards
  • 5.5 Analysis of Pricing and Pricing Model

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Offering
    • 6.1.1 Solutions
    • 6.1.1.1 Application Security
    • 6.1.1.2 Cloud Security
    • 6.1.1.3 Consumer Security Software
    • 6.1.1.4 Data Security
    • 6.1.1.5 Identity and Access Management
    • 6.1.1.6 Infrastructure Protection
    • 6.1.1.7 Integrated Risk Management
    • 6.1.1.8 Network Security Equipment
    • 6.1.1.9 Other Solutions
    • 6.1.2 Services
    • 6.1.2.1 Professional Services
    • 6.1.2.2 Managed Services
  • 6.2 By Deployment
    • 6.2.1 Cloud
    • 6.2.2 On-premise
  • 6.3 By End-user Industry
    • 6.3.1 IT and Telecom
    • 6.3.1.1 Use Cases
    • 6.3.2 BFSI
    • 6.3.2.1 Use Cases
    • 6.3.3 Retail and E-commerce
    • 6.3.3.1 Use Cases
    • 6.3.4 Oil Gas and Energy
    • 6.3.4.1 Use Cases
    • 6.3.5 Manufacturing
    • 6.3.5.1 Use Cases
    • 6.3.6 Government and Defense
    • 6.3.6.1 Use Cases
    • 6.3.7 Other End-user Industries
    • 6.3.7.1 Use Cases

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles*
    • 7.1.1 Microsoft Corporation
    • 7.1.2 Dell Technologies Inc.
    • 7.1.3 IBM Corporation
    • 7.1.4 Cisco Systems Inc.
    • 7.1.5 Fortinet Inc.
    • 7.1.6 Cyberkov
    • 7.1.7 ICS Cyber Solutions
    • 7.1.8 CT Defense SRL
    • 7.1.9 Cyberguard
    • 7.1.10 Kuwait Application Service Provider Co. K.S.C.C

8. VENDOR SHARE ANALYSIS

9. RANKING OF VENDORS AT A REGIONAL LEVEL

10. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

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Kuwait Cybersecurity Industry Segmentation

The cybersecurity market's scope includes revenues from solutions and services used across various industries. The analysis combines secondary research with primary sources, offering a thorough market view of the market. The market analysis explores the primary drivers and constraints influencing the market's growth.

The Kuwaiti cybersecurity market is segmented by offering (solutions, [application security, cloud security, consumer security software, data security, identity and access management, infrastructure protection, integrated risk management, network security equipment, and other solutions], services [professional services and managed services]), deployment (cloud and on-premise), and end-user industry (IT and telecom, BFSI, retail and e-commerce, oil gas and energy, manufacturing, government and defense, and other end-user industries).

The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Offering Solutions Application Security
Cloud Security
Consumer Security Software
Data Security
Identity and Access Management
Infrastructure Protection
Integrated Risk Management
Network Security Equipment
Other Solutions
Services Professional Services
Managed Services
By Deployment Cloud
On-premise
By End-user Industry IT and Telecom Use Cases
BFSI Use Cases
Retail and E-commerce Use Cases
Oil Gas and Energy Use Cases
Manufacturing Use Cases
Government and Defense Use Cases
Other End-user Industries Use Cases
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Kuwait Cybersecurity Market Research FAQs

How big is the Kuwait Cybersecurity Market?

The Kuwait Cybersecurity Market size is expected to reach USD 598.69 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.85% to reach USD 833.83 million by 2030.

What is the current Kuwait Cybersecurity Market size?

In 2025, the Kuwait Cybersecurity Market size is expected to reach USD 598.69 million.

Who are the key players in Kuwait Cybersecurity Market?

Microsoft Corporation, Dell Technologies Inc., IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc. and Fortinet Inc. are the major companies operating in the Kuwait Cybersecurity Market.

What years does this Kuwait Cybersecurity Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Kuwait Cybersecurity Market size was estimated at USD 557.68 million. The report covers the Kuwait Cybersecurity Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Kuwait Cybersecurity Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Kuwait Cybersecurity Industry Report

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