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US DoD Cybersecurity Growth Opportunities
Working Towards a Zero-trust Architecture
07-Nov-2023
North America
Market Research
K99A-01-00-00-00
AE_2023_309
This research service focuses on the United States (US) Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity contracting information for research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E); procurement; and services. The analyst has segmented contracting data by military department and overall leading firms. The data and insight provided are fiscal (FY) 2023 DoD contracting information.
The study outlines the top contractors and includes a variety of cybersecurity products and services. Contract awards data is an estimate drawn from DoD published information and does not include classified information. Contracts are awarded by a variety of organizations within each of the military departments. Segmentation and contracting estimates are made at the analyst’s discretion.
The purpose of this study is to discuss the leading DoD cybersecurity contractors and technology areas of interest. The DoD cybersecurity market is mature and stable. This study will outline and provide commentary regarding competitive firms and contracting trends. The main goals are to understand the current state of the DoD cybersecurity competitive environment and point out both high-spending areas and opportunities to participate in the DoD cybersecurity market.
Author: Brad Curran
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the US Department of Defense Cybersecurity Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Purpose and Overview
Representative Programs from the FY 2024 Budget Request
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Contracts by Department
Contracts by Category
Contracts by Type
Competitive Environment
Market Share
Top 10 Cybersecurity Contractors
Market Share Analysis
Representative Cybersecurity Contractors
Representative Cybersecurity Contractors (continued)
Representative Cybersecurity Contractors (continued)
Representative Cybersecurity Contractors (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1—Cybersecurity Research
Growth Opportunity 1—Cybersecurity Research (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Cybersecurity Procurement
Growth Opportunity 2—Cybersecurity Procurement (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Cybersecurity Operations and Maintenance
Growth Opportunity 3—Cybersecurity Operations and Maintenance (continued)
Conclusions and Future Outlook
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- US DoD Cybersecurity Opportunities: Representative Programs, FY 2024
- US DoD Cybersecurity Opportunities: Growth Drivers, 2024–2028
- US DoD Cybersecurity Opportunities: Growth Restraints, 2024–2028
- US DoD Cybersecurity Opportunities: Contracts Awarded by Department, FY 2023
- US DoD Cybersecurity Opportunities: Contracts by Category, FY 2023
- US DoD Cybersecurity Opportunities: Contracts by Type, FY 2023
- US DoD Cybersecurity Opportunities: Competitive Environment, FY 2023
- US DoD Cybersecurity Opportunities: Contract Value and Market Share of Top Participants, FY 2023
- US DoD Cybersecurity Opportunities: Top 10 Contractors, FY 2023
- US DoD Cybersecurity Opportunities: Representative Cybersecurity Contractors, FY 2023
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