With the rapid increase in interconnectedness and digitization in the automotive sector, the potential attack surface for vehicles, both present and future, is constantly expanding. The 2015 Jeep-Hack incident demonstrated the severity of vulnerabilities in vehicle systems, highlighting the direct threats to human safety and well-being due to the physical nature of vehicles. Additionally, risks encompass accessing personal data, unlocking paid services, and more. Conducting IT security assessments of vehicles and their integrated control units has become imperative to mitigate potential high-impact attacks.

In Automotive Security Assessments, we scrutinize individual electronic control units and entire vehicles for vulnerabilities related to these attack vectors. The assessment encompasses both hardware and software analyses of control units. The evaluator assumes the role of both an external attacker and a privileged user. Potential attacks range from memory dumping and man-in-the-middle attacks to exploiting vulnerabilities in exposed interfaces like CAN, Ethernet, Bluetooth, or USB to infiltrate systems.

While the assessment aims for comprehensive coverage, a risk-based approach, akin to penetration testing, can also be adopted based on the application, system, and threats. This approach hones in on security-critical or vulnerable areas, with the scope adjusted according to agreed time budgets.

At Certcube Labs, we offer comprehensive Automotive Security Assessments that cover both hardware and software aspects, helping organizations identify vulnerabilities and secure their vehicles against potential attacks.

Advancements in automotive technology bring about elevated risks.
The rapid evolution of automotive technology encompasses areas like infotainment, sensors, app integration, and automation. Modern vehicles can host up to 150 electronic control units and over 100 million lines of code, projected to reach 300 million by 2030. This expansion enhances usability but heightens vulnerability to breaches. Attackers target interconnected systems, exploiting software weaknesses. Cyberattacks in automotive not only risk data but also public safety, emphasizing the need to integrate cybersecurity. UL Solutions offers expertise in building automotive cybersecurity, assisting manufacturers in adhering to standards, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring secure innovations for broader market access.

At CertCube Labs, we specialize in comprehensive cybersecurity assessment for automotive components and systems, offering both hardware and software testing. Our aim is to assist clients in comprehending their product’s susceptibility to exploitation and in validating their security measures. We go beyond by evaluating cybersecurity management systems, ensuring adherence to industry mandates like ISO/SAE 21434 and WP.29, and gauging cybersecurity maturity.

Our consultation and gap analysis extend to comparing cybersecurity systems with UNECE WP.29 regulations and ISO/SAE 21434 prerequisites. We furnish detailed documentation for assessing, designing roadmaps, and establishing frameworks to facilitate compliance. Our advisory services encompass:

Conducting gap analysis
Formulating cybersecurity management systems frameworks
Developing frameworks for software update management systems
Establishing risk management frameworks
Implementing threat analysis and risk assessment frameworks
Overseeing cybersecurity incident monitoring and evaluation
Managing supply chain vulnerabilities
With our extensive network of IoT and OT security laboratories and adept security professionals, we offer specialized guidance on global security standards and best practices within the automotive ecosystem. We aid companies to:

Gauge their cybersecurity maturity level
Chart the course for secure device development
Manage digital identities of both people and products
Enhance internal cybersecurity capabilities and procedures
Verify security integration across product lifecycles
Stand out in the market by highlighting product security
Benefit from the expertise of over 500 international security specialists as we cater to clients worldwide, armed with deep knowledge of automotive standards and best practices. Our active participation and advisory roles in prominent standards groups and industry consortia, including the International Organization for Standardization and the UN World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations, position us to collaboratively strategize, test, validate, and safeguard your automotive innovations against cybersecurity threats. Join hands with CertCube Labs to drive safer vehicles onto the roads.