Cybersecurity · ISO 21434 · Automotive Software

Automotive Cybersecurity

End-to-end cybersecurity engineering — from TARA and concept development to secure ECU implementation, OTA updates, and penetration testing.

TARA Cybersecurity Concept Secure Boot & RoT Secure ECU Communication Secure OTA Updates
Automotive Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity by Design

Building security into the architecture from the start — threat analysis, concept development, and goal derivation aligned to ISO 21434.

01 — THREAT ANALYSIS

TARA

  • Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment per ISO 21434
  • Asset identification and damage scenario analysis
  • Attack path analysis and risk determination
  • Cybersecurity goals derivation from TARA outputs
02 — CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Cybersecurity Concept Development

  • Cybersecurity concept aligned to system goals
  • Secure architecture for communication, diagnostics, SW update, and intrusion detection
  • Secure ECU, Gateway, and backend server architecture
Hardware-Rooted Security Implementation

From HSM integration to cryptographic services, secure boot, and runtime protection — hardening ECUs against real-world attack vectors.

01 — HSM INTEGRATION

HSM / HSE Integration

  • Integration of vHSM, EB Zenture, and third-party HSM
  • HSE (Hardware Security Engine) configuration
  • AUTOSAR Crypto stack integration
  • Key management and provisioning workflows
02 — CRYPTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

Cryptographic Services

  • Symmetric encryption (AES-128/256)
  • Asymmetric encryption (RSA, ECC)
  • HASH functions (SHA-256, SHA-384)
  • Digital signatures and MAC generation/verification
03 — SECURE BOOT

Secure Boot with RoT

  • Root of Trust (RoT) establishment on target silicon
  • Bootloader authentication and chain of trust
  • Secure flash and anti-rollback mechanisms
  • Integration with HSM/HSE for key storage
04 — SECURE COMMUNICATION

Secure ECU Communication

  • Secure CAN communication (SecOC / MAC)
  • TLS for Ethernet-based ECU communication
  • Wi-Fi security (WPA3, certificate-based auth)
  • Secure ECU access and authentication for diagnostics
05 — SECURE SW UPDATES

Secure Software Updates

  • Secure SW updates over CAN / Ethernet
  • Secure OTA updates with rollback protection
  • Package signing and integrity verification
  • UDS-based secure flashing workflows
06 — RUNTIME PROTECTION

Secure Runtime & Storage

  • Secure runtime execution and memory protection
  • Secure storage for keys, certificates, and calibration data
  • Secure debug access control
  • Secure logging and audit trails
Secure Server Development for Over-the-Air Updates

End-to-end security for OTA infrastructure — from SW package creation through campaign management and access control.

01 — SW PACKAGE SECURITY

Secure SW Package Creation

  • Package signing using symmetric & asymmetric cryptography
  • Integrity and authenticity verification workflows
  • Delta update and compression with security preservation
02 — CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT

Secure Campaign Creation

  • Secure campaign lifecycle management
  • Target vehicle group authorization and rollout control
  • Rollback and recovery policy enforcement
03 — ACCESS & MONITORING

Secure Access Control & Monitoring

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) integration
  • Role-based access control for backend operations
  • Secure monitoring, alerting, and audit logging
Cybersecurity V&V

Structured security testing that validates the effectiveness of implemented cybersecurity measures — from functional verification to adversarial testing.

01 — FUNCTIONAL VERIFICATION

Cybersecurity Verification & Validation

  • Verification of cybersecurity goals and requirements
  • Test case derivation from TARA and concept
  • Evidence generation for ISO 21434 compliance
02 — PENETRATION TESTING

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

  • Attack surface identification and VAPT execution
  • Interface-level probing: CAN, Ethernet, OBD, Wi-Fi
  • Finding triage, severity rating, and remediation support
03 — ROBUSTNESS TESTING

Fuzz Testing & Robustness Testing

  • Protocol-level fuzz testing (CAN, UDS, Ethernet)
  • Malformed input handling and edge case validation
  • Robustness verification under unexpected input conditions

ISO 21434 Compliance Evidence

All V&V activities are documented with full traceability to cybersecurity goals and requirements — ready for OEM audit and CSMS assessment.

Structured Cybersecurity Engineering

From concept through validation — every phase is traceable, evidence-backed, and aligned to ISO 21434 and OEM cybersecurity programs.

1

TARA & Concept

Identify assets, threats, and attack paths. Derive cybersecurity goals and define the security concept and architecture.

2

Architecture & Design

Design secure ECU, Gateway, and backend architecture. Define cryptographic policies, access control, and communication security.

3

Implementation

Integrate HSM/HSE, AUTOSAR Crypto stack, secure boot, and runtime protection. Implement OTA and diagnostic security flows.

4

V&V & Handover

Execute VAPT, fuzz testing, and cybersecurity verification. Deliver evidence package, test reports, and compliance documentation.

Why Choose IAST for Cybersecurity

Three core strengths that make IAST the right partner for your automotive cybersecurity program.

01

Full-Stack Security Expertise

From TARA and concept through HSM integration, secure boot, OTA, and penetration testing — we cover the entire cybersecurity engineering lifecycle.

02

ISO 21434 Aligned

All activities are structured with traceability and evidence generation aligned to ISO 21434 and OEM CSMS requirements — audit-ready from day one.

03

Hardware-Level Depth

Hands-on experience with vHSM, EB Zenture, HSE, and silicon-level RoT — not just software-layer security, but deep hardware-rooted implementation.

Ready to secure your ECU, OTA pipeline, or vehicle platform?

Let's build cybersecurity that's rooted in hardware, validated by testing, and compliant with ISO 21434.