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Product security evaluation services for the automotive industry

The rise of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and Connected Cars (CCs) is bringing new challenges to the automotive industry. Cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer vision, high connectivity, cloud computing, complex OS, IoT and cybersecurity are merging into what will become a new industry paradigm. The applications of vehicle-connecting capabilities such as Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology seem endless. 

Security evaluations in the automotive industry

The automotive market still lacks specific security assessment frameworks. Until very recently, systems and methodologies in this domain were driven by safety alone. While safety and security are closely related, safety is driven by likelihood and statistics, whereas security is driven by the potential of particular attack scenarios. 


Security evaluations can be applied to the different trust domains in the automotive market. This is a way to identify the product’s security functionality and its strength, giving full visibility to the rest of the trust domain regarding compliance with the security requirements in that particular domain. Security evaluation can take different shapes depending on the trust domain. For in-car systems, typical scenarios are working on the CAN bus performing remote attacks on CAN transceivers or performing fuzzing operations on CAN bus lines and other accessible transmission and input lines. 

Certification programs
Security evaluations can be conducted using Common Criteria and SESIP-based methodologies to demonstrate readiness for or compliance with:
  • GDPR
  • J3061
  • ISO 21434
  • UNECE WP.29
  • C2C V2X
  • C-ITS

Brightsight offers comprehensive automotive IoT security evaluation services. We assess vehicle systems against relevant industry standards and best practices, including ISO/SAE 21434, and provide detailed vulnerability analyses and penetration testing.


The duration of an automotive IoT security evaluation depends on the complexity of the vehicle's systems and the scope of the assessment. Factors like the number of ECUs, the complexity of the communication networks, and the availability of test vehicles influence the timeline. 


  • Considerations include the need for hardware and software analysis, penetration testing, and compliance checks. 
  • Testing needs to be scheduled carefully, considering the availability of the vehicle, test equipment, and expert personnel.
  • Conditions that need to be met include the provision of technical documentation, access to vehicle systems, and cooperation from development teams.


Brightsight helps by providing independent, expert evaluations that identify security vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations for remediation. We offer in-depth analysis and reporting, giving manufacturers the confidence to deploy secure connected vehicles.


To ensure the security of your automotive IoT systems and comply with industry standards, contact Brightsight today for comprehensive security evaluation services.


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Security services

Security evaluation

Pre-evaluation

Site security evaluation

Security training

Automotive Standards & Recognitions

C2C V2X

ISO/SAE 21434

ISO 26262

TISAX

UNR 155      UNR 156 

FIPS 140-2

FIPS 140-3

WP.29 

Related topics

Common Criteria and SESIP based methodologies for:
J3061
ISO 21434
UNECE WP.29
C2C V2X
C-ITS
Product types
Gateways
HSMs
ECUs
Back-end systems
Infotainment
TCU