Based on Region, the global applied AI in cybersecurity is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the U.S., Canada, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, UAE, and Brazil.
The cybersecurity market is poised to reach US$ 162.0 billion by 2023, primarily driven by Security Services with a projected volume of US$ 85.49 billion. This growth is anticipated to continue at an annual rate of 9.63%, reaching US$ 256.50 billion by 2028. The average spend per employee in cybersecurity is predicted to reach US$46.54 in 2023, and the United States is set to generate the highest revenue, at US$ 68,680.0 million in 2023.
This increasing investment in cybersecurity is fueling demand for applied AI in the field. Applied AI augments cybersecurity by enabling faster and more accurate threat detection and response. It also enhances cost efficiency and scalability while contributing to global cybersecurity resilience. As a result, the synergy between growing cybersecurity investments and applied AI is delivering substantial positive impacts, fortifying defenses against evolving cyber threats and safeguarding digital assets on a global scale.
FIGURE 3: APPLIED AI IN CYBERSECURITY MARKET SIZE BY REGION 2022 VS 2032, (USD BILLION)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review
The growing investment in cybersecurity by both the United States and Canada is having a significant impact on the demand for applied AI in the cybersecurity sector, thereby driving the growth of the North American applied AI in the cybersecurity market. In June 2022, the U.S. announced substantial spending for cybersecurity, earmarking US$ 15.6 billion for the fiscal year 2023. Out of this allocation, US$ 11.2 billion is designated for the Department of Defense (DoD), while US$ 2.9 billion is allocated to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
The DoD plans to utilize its funding in various ways, including expanding its cyber mission force teams, to add five new teams to the existing ones. These teams primarily focus on defensive cyber operations. This marks a significant increase compared to previous years, indicating a gradual growth in cybersecurity investment, with US$ 8.64 billion spent in 2021 and a slight increase in 2022.
Further, Canada is also investing substantially in cybersecurity. Their spending initiatives include funding to enhance the Communications Security Establishment's (CSE) abilities for offensive cyber operations, defending against cyber-attacks, protecting critical infrastructure, and fortifying cybersecurity for smaller departments, agencies, and Crown corporations. Moreover, Canada is allocating resources to support cybersecurity researchers in fields like quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Specifically, Canada is proposing to allocate US$ 17.7 million over five years for a research chair program aimed at funding academics researching cutting-edge technologies relevant to CSE's activities, including AI. Researchers awarded these grants will engage in both publishable research and classified research at CSE.
Moreover, there is a focus on countering online misinformation from adversaries. Global Affairs Canada is slated to receive US$ 13.4 million over five years to renew and expand the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism, aimed at addressing disinformation and foreign threats. This mechanism has played a pivotal role in detecting foreign interference and state-sponsored disinformation, including during federal elections in Canada.
Hence, the increased investments in cybersecurity by the U.S. and Canada are leading to a rising demand for applied AI solutions in the cybersecurity sector. This, in turn, is fostering the growth of the North American applied AI in the cybersecurity market.