Middle East & Africa (MEA) Operational Technology (OT) Security Market

The Middle East & Africa (MEA) 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 market is growing rapidly as GCC countries invest heavily in smart cities, transportation networks, power grids, and industrial infrastructure. These projects rely on interconnected operational systems, increasing exposure to cyber risks. The adoption of Industrial IoT across the oil & gas, manufacturing, and transportation sectors is driving demand for robust OT security to protect industrial control systems. Rising cyber incidents targeting critical infrastructure have heightened awareness among governments and enterprises, driving greater investment in proactive OT security solutions.

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Competitive overview:

The Middle East & Africa OT security market is led by some established players, such as Check Point (Israel), Radiflow (Israel), Shield-IoT (Israel), Cydome (Israel), Waterfall Security (Israel), Cisco (US), Fortinet (US),  Cyberani (Israel), Help AG (UAE), and CyberKnight (UAE), among others. Market players have adopted various strategies, including developing advanced products, entering into partnerships and contracts, expanding, and acquiring competitors, to strengthen their market positions. Organic and inorganic strategies have helped market players expand globally by providing advanced OT security solutions and services.

In February 2025, Radiflow expanded its footprint across the GCC by collaborating with local critical infrastructure operators to deploy AI-driven OT cyber risk management platforms tailored for power generation and water treatment facilities.

In January 2025, Cydome partnered with port authorities and maritime operators in the UAE and Saudi Arabia to deploy OT and cyber-physical security solutions for smart ports, vessels, and logistics infrastructure.

Check Point is a global cybersecurity provider offering a broad portfolio of network, cloud, and threat prevention solutions that extend into operational technology environments across the Middle East and Africa. In the Middle East & Africa OT security market, the company supports critical infrastructure operators in oil & gas, utilities, transportation, and government sectors. Check Point delivers OT-focused protection through network security gateways, intrusion prevention, secure remote access, and centralized threat management. Its platforms provide visibility into industrial networks and help detect malicious activity targeting control systems. The company integrates OT security with enterprise security operations, enabling consistent policy enforcement and faster incident response. In 2025, Check Point strengthened its regional focus by enhancing threat intelligence, zero-trust access controls, and industrial network protection capabilities. These offerings help organizations reduce cyber risk, maintain operational continuity, and meet regional cybersecurity compliance requirements.

Radiflow, a specialized OT cybersecurity provider headquartered in Israel, focuses on protecting industrial control systems and critical infrastructure across the Middle East & Africa. The company delivers OT-focused risk assessment, asset visibility, and threat detection solutions designed for complex industrial environments, including energy, utilities, oil & gas, and transportation. Radiflow’s platforms enable organizations to identify vulnerabilities, monitor OT network behavior, and assess cyber risk without disrupting operations. Its solutions emphasize compliance readiness, operational safety, and resilience for regulated sectors. In the MEA region, Radiflow supports national infrastructure operators and industrial enterprises addressing increasing cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny. The company’s OT-centric approach helps customers improve situational awareness, prioritize remediation efforts, and strengthen protection of mission-critical assets while maintaining uptime and process reliability.

Market Ranking:

In the Middle East & Africa OT security market, growth is shaped by a combination of global cybersecurity leaders and regional specialists addressing rising risks to critical infrastructure. Check Point leads through its strong network security portfolio and growing focus on protecting industrial and OT environments across energy, utilities, and government sectors. Radiflow and Waterfall Security play a critical role by delivering purpose-built OT and ICS protection, including network segmentation, secure gateways, and visibility for industrial control systems. Help AG enhances its market position through managed security services, operational technology consulting, and integration capabilities tailored to meet regional compliance requirements. Cyberani supports large-scale adoption through national-level cybersecurity programs, advisory services, and workforce enablement. Increasing cyber threats to assets in the oil & gas, power, and transportation sectors, combined with regulatory pressure and the digitalization of infrastructure, are intensifying competition and driving demand for specialized OT security solutions across the MEA region.

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