The global hardware encryption market size reached USD 518.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4,955.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 27.07% during 2025-2033.
Encryption refers to the process of utilizing an algorithm to convert information or data into codes to prevent any unauthorized access. It protects sensitive data by transforming it into an unreadable ciphertext which can be decrypted using an encryption key. These types of encryption utilize a dedicated processor, which aids in the tasks of authentication and encryption. This processor is physically located on the encrypted drive which often generates the encryption key that can be unlocked using the user’s password. Since it protects the data against threats, such as cold boot, malicious code and brute force attacks, it is widely being adopted across diverse industry verticals, including banking, corporate, IT & Telecom, healthcare, etc.
Hardware Encryption Market Trends:
Escalating adoption rates of portable storage devices which are used to transfer information between computers and create backup are one of the major factors contributing to the market growth. Hardware encryption devices offer efficient confidentiality of personal data from unauthorized access, which has positively influenced their sales globally. Furthermore, the rising cases of cyber-attacks have led private organizations as well as governments to make a shift toward hardware encryption as these systems are more resilient and deliver faster performance when compared with software encryptions. Moreover, the increasing sales of consumer electronics have led smartphone manufacturers to include fingerprint scanners in their devices. This protects the privacy of the users as well as makes the process of encryption and decryption faster.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global hardware encryption market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on algorithm and standard, architecture, product and application.
Breakup by Algorithm and Standard:
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