Annual cost of automotive IP theft
Increase in automotive cyberattacks
Connected vehicles on roads by 2025
Automotive Security Challenges
Intellectual Property Theft
Design data, engineering specifications, and trade secrets are prime targets for industrial espionage
Supply Chain Complexity
Global supplier networks with varying security standards create vulnerabilities throughout the value chain
Connected Vehicle Security
Telematics, infotainment systems, and autonomous features expand the attack surface
Customer Data Protection
Vehicle data, customer information, and payment processing require comprehensive protection
Automotive-Specific Security Solutions
IP Protection Program
- Data classification and handling procedures
- CAD/CAM system security
- Design data encryption and access controls
- Partner and vendor NDAs and technical controls
- Insider threat detection
- Secure collaboration platforms
Supply Chain Security
- Tier 1/2/3 supplier risk assessment
- Vendor security requirements and audits
- Secure B2B integration and EDI
- Just-in-time delivery security
- Counterfeit parts prevention
- Third-party monitoring and compliance
Connected Vehicle Platform Security
- Telematics data protection
- Over-the-air (OTA) update security
- V2X communication encryption
- Fleet management system security
- Customer mobile app protection
- UNECE WP.29 compliance
Manufacturing Systems Security
- Industrial IoT device management
- Robotics and automation security
- Assembly line network segmentation
- Quality control system protection
- Predictive maintenance security
- Zero-downtime security updates
Automotive Industry Standards
IATF 16949
Automotive quality management system requiring documented information security controls and supplier quality management
UNECE WP.29
UN regulation requiring cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) and software update management systems (SUMS) for vehicle type approval
ISO/SAE 21434
International standard for cybersecurity engineering covering risk assessment, threat modeling, and security testing throughout vehicle lifecycle
TISAX
VDA Information Security Assessment for automotive suppliers with three assessment levels (AL1-AL3) covering data protection and IP security
NIST CSF
Framework for managing cybersecurity risks including OT/IT convergence and supply chain security specific to automotive manufacturing
CMMC/ITAR
Defense contractor requirements for automotive suppliers to DoD, including CUI protection and export control compliance
Real Results in Automotive Security
Tier 1 Supplier Achieves TISAX AL3 & Secures IP
Automotive
Challenge
500-employee tier-1 automotive supplier faced customer requirements for TISAX AL3 certification, suffered IP theft concerns with design data, and needed to secure global supplier network while maintaining just-in-time delivery operations.
Solution
Implemented comprehensive TISAX-compliant security program including data classification, CAD/CAM system security, network segmentation, supplier security assessments, 24/7 SOC monitoring, and encrypted collaboration platforms.
Connected Vehicle Platform Security Implementation
Automotive
Challenge
Automotive OEM launching connected vehicle platform with telematics, OTA updates, and V2X communication faced UNECE WP.29 compliance requirements, customer data protection concerns, and needed secure mobile app integration.
Solution
Designed and implemented end-to-end connected vehicle security architecture with encrypted telematics data, secure OTA update mechanisms, CSMS documentation, penetration testing program, and mobile app security controls.
Trusted by Automotive Leaders
"CYNERGY helped us achieve TISAX AL3 certification and secure our connected vehicle platforms. Their automotive industry expertise saved us months of trial and error."
Michael Rodriguez
VP of IT, Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
"The team understands the unique challenges of automotive cybersecurity—from protecting CAD data to securing OTA updates. Best decision we made for our security program."
Sarah Chen
Chief Information Security Officer, Electric Vehicle Manufacturer
"They secured our entire supply chain and helped us meet customer security requirements. Zero security incidents in 2 years and our customers trust our security posture."
David Patterson
Director of Engineering, Automotive Electronics Supplier
Simple, Proven Implementation
From initial assessment to ongoing optimization, we make the transition seamless
Meet Up
We start with a comprehensive assessment of your environment, needs, and goals.
- •Free security & IT assessment
- •Understand your business objectives
- •Identify gaps and opportunities
- •Develop customized proposal
Get Integrated
Seamless onboarding and implementation with minimal disruption to your operations.
- •Structured onboarding process
- •Deploy monitoring and security tools
- •Integrate with existing systems
- •Train your team on new tools
Scale Up
Continuous optimization and strategic guidance to support your growth.
- •24/7 proactive monitoring
- •Regular strategic reviews
- •Technology roadmap planning
- •Scale services as you grow
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Supporting automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and dealerships across the United States
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+1 (571) 234-7211Automotive Security Resources
Automotive Cybersecurity Guide
Complete guide to TISAX, UNECE WP.29, and ISO/SAE 21434 compliance
PDF GuideConnected Vehicle Security Checklist
Security requirements for telematics, OTA updates, and V2X systems
ChecklistSupply Chain Security Playbook
Best practices for securing automotive supplier networks
Playbook