Connected Vehicles.
Software-Defined Safety.
Attack Surface at Scale.
Modern vehicles are software-defined systems with up to 150 ECUs, millions of lines of code, and persistent connectivity to cloud infrastructure. A successful attack is no longer a data breach — it's a vehicle safety incident at scale. Automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers face nation-state actors, safety researchers, and criminal organisations targeting everything from theft to remote control.
connected vehicles on global roads — each a potential attack target
increase in automotive cyber incidents over the past three years
projected annual cybersecurity cost to automotive industry by 2030
ECUs per modern vehicle — many with direct CAN bus access from connectivity modules
The adversary reality
for Automotive.
Understanding who is targeting your sector — and how — is the foundation of an effective security programme. These are the primary threat actors, campaigns, and techniques recorded against automotive organisations in the last 12 months.
Remote vehicle access via telematics and OTA update systems
EV charging infrastructure attacks and grid impact
Theft via relay attack and immobiliser bypass
Autonomous system sensor manipulation (LiDAR, radar spoofing)
connected vehicles on global roads — each a potential attack target
increase in automotive cyber incidents over the past three years
projected annual cybersecurity cost to automotive industry by 2030
ECUs per modern vehicle — many with direct CAN bus access from connectivity modules
Security pressures unique
to automotive.
Every security challenge in automotive has specific context, specific consequences, and specific adversaries. Generic security programmes don't address them.
Vehicle Software Security
Modern vehicles run operating systems, hypervisors, and application software across dozens of ECUs. Software vulnerabilities in infotainment, ADAS, or connectivity modules can cascade to safety-critical systems via CAN bus access.
Telematics & Remote Connectivity
Connected vehicle platforms expose management APIs for OTA updates, remote diagnostics, and fleet management. These back-end systems represent the primary attack surface for mass vehicle compromise and are targeted continuously.
EV Charging Infrastructure
EV charging networks run embedded software on network-connected chargers with direct grid integration. Vulnerabilities in OCPP implementations, back-end platforms, and payment systems create infrastructure-level risk beyond individual vehicles.
Supply Chain & Tier 1 Security
Automotive supply chains involve hundreds of Tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers providing hardware, software, and connected components. A compromise at any supplier can introduce vulnerabilities into millions of production vehicles.
Autonomous System Integrity
Autonomous vehicle perception systems rely on LiDAR, radar, and camera inputs that can be manipulated through adversarial physical attacks. ML model integrity and sensor fusion security are emerging threat vectors with direct safety implications.
Purpose-built solutions
for automotive.
Each service is calibrated to the specific threat actors, regulatory environment, and operational constraints of your sector — not repurposed from a generic programme.
Automotive-grade security testing of vehicle systems, telematics platforms, and EV infrastructure
- Vehicle ECU and CAN bus security assessment
- Telematics back-end and OTA update platform penetration testing
- EV charging infrastructure and OCPP protocol security testing
- Automotive mobile application and API security assessment
Security review of embedded software, AUTOSAR stacks, and connected service code
- Embedded C/C++ security review for ECU and safety-critical software
- AUTOSAR and middleware stack vulnerability analysis
- OTA update mechanism cryptographic integrity review
- Back-end telematics platform source code security audit
Vehicle-specific threat actor emulation against manufacturing and connected infrastructure
- LAPSUS$ and automotive supply chain attack TTP simulation
- Remote vehicle access campaign emulation against telematics platforms
- EV charging network infrastructure adversary simulation
- Manufacturing plant IT-to-OT lateral movement testing
Frameworks
we align to.
We don't just advise on compliance — we build security programmes that satisfy regulatory requirements as a by-product of genuine security posture improvement.
UNECE WP.29 Regulation 155
Mandatory cybersecurity management system (CSMS) requirement for vehicle type approval in 54 countries. Requires vehicle manufacturers to identify and manage cyber risks throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle.
ISO/SAE 21434:2021
Defines cybersecurity engineering requirements for road vehicles — covering risk assessment, product development, production, operation, and decommissioning. Required by UNECE 155 compliance programmes.
UNECE WP.29 Regulation 156
Mandatory software update management system (SUMS) regulation governing OTA updates. Requires controlled, secure delivery of software updates and demonstrated security of the update chain.
NIS2 Directive
Large automotive manufacturers are designated critical infrastructure entities under NIS2. Mandatory risk management, supply chain security, and 24-hour incident reporting to national authorities.
Measurable results across
automotive engagements.
Type approval compliance achieved
Full CSMS implementation aligned to UNECE WP.29 Regulation 155 and ISO 21434, enabling vehicle type approval submission in all regulated markets
Telematics anomaly detection
Real-time monitoring of connected vehicle back-end APIs detects anomalous command patterns, mass remote access attempts, and OTA manipulation before vehicle-level impact
Production fleet vulnerabilities shipped
Embedded software security review integrated into the vehicle development SDLC prevents safety-critical vulnerabilities from reaching the production fleet
Secure your automotive
operations today.
Our security team will map your adversary threat profile, identify the highest-risk attack paths specific to automotive, and design a programme aligned to your operational constraints and regulatory requirements.