Accelerating Need for Vehicle Cybersecurity

The modern vehicle is no longer just a mechanical marvel; it's a supercomputer on wheels. With up to 150 ECUs and a software footprint exceeding 300 million lines of code, today's cars are more connected and intelligent than ever before. This digital transformation, while enabling incredible features in ADAS, infotainment, and connectivity, has exponentially expanded the attack surface for cyber threats.

Every connection point—from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to V2X communication and the OBD-II port—is a potential gateway for malicious actors. A single breach can have catastrophic consequences, jeopardizing passenger safety, compromising personal data, damaging brand reputation, and leading to significant financial and legal repercussions. In this high-stakes environment, proactive cybersecurity is not an option; it's an imperative.

Embien: Your Strategic Partner in Automotive Security

Navigating the complex landscape of automotive cybersecurity requires more than just a vendor; it demands a strategic partner with deep, multi-disciplinary expertise. Embien stands at the forefront of this challenge, bringing over two decades of embedded engineering excellence to the automotive domain.
Our rich experience in executing cutting-edge projects for numerous global automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers has cemented our reputation as a trusted partner in enabling robust vehicle cybersecurity.

Strategic Partner in Automotive Security

Holistic, Cross-Domain Expertise

We don't just see the code; we understand the entire vehicle architecture. Our proficiency spans Infotainment, Telematics, ADAS, EV Powertrains, and Body Control Modules. This unique, cross-domain perspective allows us to identify and mitigate risks that siloed security teams might miss.

Hardware and Software Synergy

Our solutions are built on a foundational understanding of both automotive hardware and the complex software that runs on it. From secure boot mechanisms at the silicon level to encrypted communications in the cloud, we secure the entire stack.

Proven Engineering Pedigree

We are engineers at our core. We build, test, and validate. This hands-on approach ensures our security recommendations are not just theoretical but practical, efficient, and optimized for the demanding automotive environment.

Our Comprehensive Cybersecurity Service Portfolio

We offer a holistic suite of services designed to integrate security into every phase of the vehicle lifecycle, ensuring compliance and resilience from concept to post-production.

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Compliance & CSMS Consulting

Achieve and maintain compliance with our expert guidance on establishing a robust Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS).

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Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)

Identify, analyze, and prioritize potential threats to your vehicle systems with our methodical and comprehensive TARA services.

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Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) Integration

We help you build security into your development process, from secure coding standards to vulnerability management.

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Automotive Penetration Testing

Uncover and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited with our rigorous white, grey, and black-box penetration testing.

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Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDPS)

Design and develop custom, real-time threat detection systems tailored to your specific vehicle architecture and ECUs.

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Secure OTA & V2X Communication

Ensure the integrity and authenticity of over-the-air updates and vehicle-to-everything communications.

Mastering Compliance: ISO/SAE 21434 & UNECE R155

Achieving type approval in today's market is contingent on demonstrating compliance with critical international standards like UNECE WP.29 R155 and ISO/SAE 21434. These regulations mandate a process-oriented approach to cybersecurity throughout the vehicle's life.

Embien's experts demystify this complex regulatory web. We work hand-in-hand with your teams to establish a compliant Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS), a mandatory organizational framework for managing cyber risks. Our approach begins with a meticulous Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA), the foundational activity of ISO/SAE 21434. By systematically identifying potential attack paths and evaluating their impact, we create a clear roadmap for risk mitigation, ensuring your resources are focused on the most critical vulnerabilities.
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Navigate Global Regulations with Confidence

Our tailored consulting services ensure you meet all requirements for UNECE R155 (CSMS) and R156 (Software Updates), paving the way for a smoother, faster path to market for your vehicles.

Building Security In: The Secure Development Lifecycle

The most effective cybersecurity is not bolted on; it's built in from the very beginning. Embien helps you integrate security into the DNA of your product development process. Our Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) services ensure that robustness and resilience are core principles, not afterthoughts.

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Security Requirements Engineering
We translate findings from the TARA into concrete, verifiable security requirements for your hardware and software teams.
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Secure Design and Architecture
We assist in architecting secure systems, incorporating principles like defense-in-depth, least privilege, secure boot, and leveraging Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
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Secure Coding and Testing
We provide secure coding guidelines (CERT, MISRA), conduct rigorous code reviews, and employ advanced testing techniques like Static/Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST) and Fuzz Testing to proactively identify flaws.
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Secure Integration and Deployment
We ensure that security is maintained as components are integrated, and we help establish secure processes for vehicle deployment and end-of-life decommissioning.
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Post-Deployment Monitoring
We continuously monitor the deployed systems in the field and ensure they remain protected for their entire life cycle.

Validating Defenses

Automotive Penetration Testing

How resilient are your systems against a determined attacker? Our Automotive Penetration Testing services provide the answer. Simulating real-world attack scenarios, our ethical hacking experts rigorously test every layer of your vehicle's ecosystem to identify and expose exploitable weaknesses.

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Our Methodology

We employ a multi-faceted approach, including Black Box (no prior knowledge), Grey Box (limited knowledge), and White Box (full knowledge) testing to provide the most comprehensive assessment possible.

Comprehensive Target Analysis

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    ECUs Infotainment (TCU), Gateway, ADAS, BMS.

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    In-Vehicle Networks CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN.

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    External Interfaces Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular (4G/5G), USB.

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    Connected Ecosystem Mobile applications and cloud backend servers.

Actionable Intelligence

Our deliverable is more than just a list of vulnerabilities. You receive a detailed report with clear explanations, severity ratings (CVSS), and prioritized, actionable recommendations for remediation, empowering your teams to fix flaws effectively.

Real-Time Monitoring: Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDPS)

Even with the most robust preventative measures, real-time monitoring is essential to detect and respond to attacks as they happen. Embien specializes in the design and development of advanced Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) customized for the resource-constrained automotive environment.
Our IDPS solutions act as the vehicle's immune system, continuously monitoring network traffic and system behavior for anomalies.

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Tailored Algorithms

We implement a hybrid approach using signature-based detection for known threats and sophisticated anomaly detection and machine learning techniques to identify novel, zero-day attacks.

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Optimized Performance

Our solutions are designed for high performance and low overhead, ensuring that security monitoring does not interfere with critical vehicle functions.

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VSOC Integration

We design our IDPS to seamlessly integrate with a Vehicle Security Operations Center (VSOC), enabling centralized monitoring, incident response, and forensic analysis for your entire fleet.

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Secure Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates

Over-the-Air (OTA) updates are essential for maintaining the cybersecurity posture of vehicles throughout their lifecycle. As new vulnerabilities are discovered and patches become available, the ability to securely distribute and install updates across entire vehicle fleets is crucial.

With decades of experience in delivering firmware across industry verticals, Embien offers secure OTA update services and solutions that ensure the integrity and authenticity of crucial ECU software updates, protecting against potential man-in-the-middle attacks or the installation of malicious code. We employ end-to-end encryption, digital signatures, and secure communication channels to safeguard the update process, minimizing the risk of cyber threats.

Our Success Stories

Ready to Build a More Secure Vehicle?

The journey to a secure and resilient automotive future begins with a single step. Partner with Embien to transform your cybersecurity posture from a challenge into a competitive advantage.

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