New Delhi, Aug 26: The global market for artificial intelligence security is expected to witness strong growth as businesses accelerate AI adoption and seek better protection against emerging cyber threats.
The market is projected to reach nearly $4.8 billion in 2027, representing a 68.7 per cent rise from 2026. It is expected to expand further to around $7.7 billion by 2028, according to an industry forecast.
The rapid adoption of AI is creating new challenges for organisations. Businesses are increasingly concerned about unauthorised access, prompt injection attacks, data exposure and vulnerabilities connected to third-party and open-source software used in AI projects.
As AI becomes more deeply integrated into business operations, companies are placing greater emphasis on securing applications, models and autonomous AI systems. These technologies can access data and interact with other systems, making effective monitoring and access controls increasingly important.
AI application security is expected to remain the largest spending segment in 2027, with the market estimated at nearly $851 million. AI usage control is expected to reach around $749 million and is forecast to record particularly strong growth.
The changing threat landscape is encouraging businesses to combine traditional cybersecurity measures with specialised AI security tools. Organisations are focusing on better visibility, continuous monitoring and stronger controls to identify and manage AI-related risks.
The expected rise in AI security spending highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity in the next phase of digital transformation. As companies depend more on AI for operations and decision-making, securing these systems will be crucial for protecting data, maintaining trust and supporting sustainable business growth.
The trend is also opening new opportunities for technology and cybersecurity companies developing solutions specifically designed to protect AI applications, models and autonomous systems.