Kayten provides end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for connected cars, autonomous vehicles, and mobility services, ensuring compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155/R156.
Securing the Future of Mobility: Comprehensive Automotive Cybersecurity
As vehicles become increasingly connected, autonomous, and software-defined, they face a growing array of sophisticated cyber threats. Kayten provides expert guidance and solutions to navigate these complex security challenges.
We support OEMs and suppliers throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle, from the initial concept phase and TARA to series production and post-development, ensuring robust security and compliance with critical standards like ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155/R156.
Comprehensive Automotive Cybersecurity Services
Kayten offers a full spectrum of services to help you build secure automotive systems, from initial risk assessment to continuous monitoring and incident response.
ISO/SAE 21434 & UN R155/R156 Consulting
Expert guidance and support for implementing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) and achieving compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 and UN Regulations 155/156.
Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment (TARA)
Systematic identification of threats, vulnerabilities, and attack paths, followed by comprehensive risk assessment and derivation of security goals and requirements.
Secure Architecture & Design
Integrating security principles from the earliest stages of development, including secure hardware and software architecture design, and secure coding practices.
Secure Software & Firmware Updates (OTA)
Design and implementation of secure Over-the-Air (OTA) update mechanisms, ensuring authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality of software and firmware updates.
V2X & Connected Car Security
Securing Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, including PKI management, secure messaging, and protection of connected car services and telematics data.
Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Development and integration of in-vehicle IDPS solutions for real-time detection of cyber attacks, anomalies, and unauthorized access attempts, coupled with response strategies.
Addressing Key Automotive Cybersecurity Use Cases
Kayten provides tailored solutions for a wide range of automotive cybersecurity challenges, ensuring robust protection across various vehicle domains and functionalities.
Connected Car Security
Comprehensive security for connected vehicle platforms, including telematics units (TCUs), infotainment systems (IVIs), and backend cloud services.
Challenges:
- Protecting against remote attacks via cellular/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- Ensuring data privacy for user and vehicle data
- Securing vehicle-to-cloud (V2C) communication channels
- Managing identities and access for connected services
Our Solution:
Holistic security architecture incorporating secure boot, hardware security (HSM/SE), intrusion detection (IDPS), and end-to-end encrypted communication.
Autonomous Driving Security
Protecting safety-critical autonomous driving systems (ADAS/AD) from manipulation, ensuring sensor integrity, and maintaining operational reliability.
Challenges:
- Securing sensor data (LiDAR, radar, camera) from spoofing/jamming
- Protecting AI/ML models from adversarial attacks
- Ensuring fail-safe and fail-operational mechanisms
- Verifying the integrity of decision-making algorithms
Our Solution:
Multi-layered security approach with sensor fusion validation, secure processing environments (e.g., ARM TrustZone), redundant systems, and continuous monitoring.
E-Mobility & Charging Infrastructure Security
Securing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, battery management systems (BMS), and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) communication.
Challenges:
- Secure authentication and authorization for charging sessions
- Protecting payment and billing systems
- Ensuring grid stability and security during V2G interactions
- Securing communication between EV and charging station (ISO 15118)
Our Solution:
Secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS, OCPP with security extensions), PKI for device and user authentication, and secure element integration for key management.
Our Structured Approach to Automotive Cybersecurity
We follow a systematic, lifecycle-oriented approach to ensure comprehensive cybersecurity for your automotive systems, aligned with industry best practices and standards.
Analysis & Gap Assessment
Comprehensive assessment of your current security posture, processes, and systems against ISO/SAE 21434 and other relevant standards.
Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment (TARA)
Systematic identification of potential threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors, followed by a thorough risk assessment to prioritize security measures.
Cybersecurity Concept & Architecture
Development of a robust cybersecurity concept, including security goals, requirements, and a secure architecture tailored to your specific vehicle platform.
Secure Implementation & Integration
Support for the secure implementation of hardware and software security measures, secure coding practices, and integration of security components.
Testing, Validation & Verification
Rigorous testing, including penetration testing, fuzz testing, and vulnerability scanning, to validate the effectiveness of implemented security controls.
Operations & Continuous Monitoring
Establishing processes for continuous cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, and management of security updates throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
Adherence to Key Automotive Cybersecurity Standards
Our automotive cybersecurity solutions are developed in strict accordance with the latest international standards and regulations, ensuring your products meet global compliance requirements.
ISO/SAE 21434
Comprehensive framework for cybersecurity engineering throughout the vehicle lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning.
UN R155 & UN R156
UN Regulations mandating Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS) and Software Update Management Systems (SUMS) for vehicle type approval.
ISO 26262
Functional safety for road vehicles, with increasing interplay with cybersecurity to ensure overall system safety and security.
Secure Your Automotive Innovations with Kayten
Partner with our automotive cybersecurity experts to navigate the complexities of ISO/SAE 21434, UN R155/R156, and build resilient, secure vehicles for the future.