According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Middle East & Africa OT Security Market is projected to grow from 4.36 billion in 2025 to USD 9.65 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2%.
The Middle East & Africa region is rapidly transforming into a digital-first economy, fueled by cashless payments, secure identity programs, and connected public services. Governments across the GCC and Africa are rolling out advanced digital ID systems, biometric voting platforms, and unified citizen services to improve trust and efficiency. At the same time, rising financial crime, SIM fraud, and expanding mobile-money ecosystems are pushing banks, fintech firms, and telecom operators to adopt AI-powered OT security and behavioral biometrics. Growing remittance volumes, digital government services, and the onboarding of unbanked populations are further accelerating demand for scalable, compliant OT security solutions across the region.
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Consulting & Integration Services Lead the Market
By services, the consulting and integration segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. Organizations operating in the Middle East & Africa often manage a mix of legacy industrial systems and modern digital platforms, making OT environments complex and vulnerable.
Consulting services help enterprises assess risks, design secure architectures, and meet regulatory and operational requirements. Integration services ensure OT security solutions work seamlessly with existing control systems, industrial networks, and enterprise security tools. Together, they reduce deployment risks and prevent operational disruptions in sectors such as oil & gas, utilities, transportation, and manufacturing. As critical infrastructure operators prioritize resilience and compliance, demand for expert consulting and integration continues to grow.
Cloud-Based OT Security Shows Faster Growth
Based on deployment mode, cloud-based OT security solutions are projected to register a higher CAGR over the forecast period. Organizations are increasingly choosing cloud platforms for centralized visibility across distributed industrial assets such as pipelines, ports, energy facilities, and utilities.
Hybrid approaches combining on-site protection with cloud analytics are improving threat detection, response time, and reporting efficiency. Cloud deployments also enable advanced capabilities like behavioral analytics, remote monitoring, and centralized compliance management. As trust in secure cloud frameworks rises and digital transformation accelerates, cloud-based OT security adoption is expanding across industries focused on cost optimization and operational performance.
South Africa Emerges as the Fastest-Growing Market
By country, South Africa is expected to record the highest CAGR in the Middle East & Africa OT security market. The nation’s energy, mining, transportation, and manufacturing sectors depend heavily on industrial control systems for large-scale operations.
Power generation and distribution face increasing cyber risks that can disrupt supply and impact economic stability. As operators modernize legacy infrastructure and adopt connected monitoring technologies, the importance of OT security is rising. Stronger regulations, governance frameworks, and public-private collaboration are also encouraging investment in asset visibility, network monitoring, and incident response solutions—positioning South Africa as a key growth hub for OT security adoption.
Key Players
Major companies operating in the Middle East & Africa OT security market include Check Point, Radiflow, Shield-IoT, Cydome, Waterfall Security, Cisco, Fortinet, Cyberani, Help AG, and CyberKnight. These players are driving innovation through advanced threat detection, network protection, and compliance-focused OT security platforms.
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