Automotive Security – Business with Perspectives
The proportion of electronics in vehicles is growing steadily. This means that increasing numbers of vehicle functions are implemented by means of software. In view of these facts, it is becoming even more important to also protect these components of a control unit against unauthorised manipulation. Similarly, protection mechanisms that are integrated into operational processes are adopting a critical role. IT security minimises the risk of such components malfunctioning and consequently safety risk to both the driver and the vehicle.
At the same time, the use of software in the vehicle enables manufacturers to establish new business models for vehicle functions. In order to make use of this competitive advantage, appropriate protection measures must be integrated into the IT and process landscapes of the companies involved as well as within the vehicle. Depending on the protection requirements, the mechanisms range from software-based approaches all the way to the development of hardware-based measures.
secunet, your strong partner
The automotive sector recognised secunet’s expertise early on and integrated the company into research and development more than eight years ago. secunet’s Automotive division is able to rely on extensive experience gained through work on a wide variety of projects for production and pre-production. secunet supports OEMs and suppliers in the development and implementation of innovative security solutions in connection with issues such as flashware protection, function enabling, secure backend infrastructures and online security in addition to issues within the scope of research and predevelopment.
