In response to the increasing software integration and connectivity in modern vehicles—factors that significantly expand the potential for cyber threats—the automotive industry has established essential safeguards. Key among these are standards and regulations such as ISO/SAE 21434, ASPICE for Cybersecurity, and UNECE R155/R156, which are pivotal in ensuring the security and compliance of today’s automotive products.

To align with these frameworks and safeguard our systems, we undertake a range of comprehensive cybersecurity activities, including:

• Security Assessments: Rigorous evaluations aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating potential threats early in the development cycle.

• Model-Based TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment): Collaborating closely with system engineering teams to perform detailed TARA activities, ensuring that threats and risks are understood and addressed at both system and component levels.

• Cybersecurity Concept Evaluation: Critically assessing cybersecurity concepts at both the system and software levels, ensuring robust protection mechanisms are integrated into the design.

• Cybersecurity Requirement Engineering: Developing and refining cybersecurity requirements for critical components, guaranteeing alignment with system security goals and regulatory expectations.

• Cybersecurity Planning and Case Development: Creating and maintaining comprehensive cybersecurity plans and cases that document our protective strategies and demonstrate due diligence to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Through these proactive measures, we minimize the potential attack surface and enhance the security and safety of vehicle occupants. While no system can ever be entirely impervious to attack, our unwavering commitment to rigorous cybersecurity practices and continuous vigilance plays a critical role in fostering a safer, more secure automotive environment.