Cybersecurity & Product Safety

In modern vehicles, software, connectivity and data flows are just as important as brakes or the engine. However, as digitalisation increases, so do the risks: cyber attacks, security vulnerabilities or inadequate updates can have serious consequences. TÜV NORD Mobility supports you, as a vehicle manufacturer or supplier, in designing systems that are secure, compliant and future-proof – with certified expertise and over 20 years’ experience in the automotive sector.

Our services are aimed at companies wishing to develop, test or approve safe, connected and compliant vehicle architectures:

• Vehicle manufacturers & system suppliers
• Heads of development, safety or compliance
• Those responsible for type approval & certification
• Embedded software & E/E architecture teams
• Cybersecurity and functional safety officers

You will all benefit from our in-depth expertise in cybersecurity and standardisation – whether in system development, process assessment or preparation for international type approvals.

Whether it’s cybersecurity, functional safety or software updates – our testing focuses specifically on the challenges posed by connected vehicle systems:

• Type approval in accordance with UN Regulation No. 155
• Cybersecurity in accordance with ISO/SAE 21434
• Functional safety in accordance with ISO 26262 / ISO 25119
• Ethernet testing & software update capability
• Consultancy & Qualification

As a designated technical service, we provide comprehensive support for the implementation of UN R155 on in-vehicle cybersecurity.

Our services in detail:

• Audit of the Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS): Review of your organisational processes and structures for the implementation of CSMS requirements.
• Assessment of the E/E architecture: Analysis of the electrical/electronic architecture for regulatory compliance, particularly in the context of threat-based risk analyses.
• Testing & documentation for type approval: Preparation of the necessary documentation and technical evidence for the official issuance of approvals.

Our reports provide you with a solid basis for official type approval in accordance with UN R155.

We support manufacturers and suppliers in implementing this standard – the technical guide to the CSMS requirements of R155.

Our services include:

• Conformity audits (process & product): assessment of your internal processes and products against ISO/SAE 21434 standards.
• Risk assessment across the entire product lifecycle: Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment (TARA) from the concept phase through to decommissioning.
• Certification preparation in accordance with ISO/SAE 21434: Support with audit preparation and gap analysis.
• Consultancy on requirements from ISO PAS 5112: Implementation of audit guidelines for the traceability of the cybersecurity management system.

This enables you to optimally prepare both your internal processes and your products for R155 type approval – whilst fully taking into account current industry standards.

Safe mobility requires structured processes based on proven standards – particularly when it comes to functional safety in automotive systems.

Our range of services:

• Analysis & evaluation of functional safety concepts
• Support with safety engineering – e.g. HARA analyses, safety requirements specification
• Support throughout development – from the concept phase to production
• Auditing & optimisation of safety processes – targeted gap closing

Our expert know-how is actively incorporated into committees and standardisation projects – so that you benefit directly from practical regulatory relevance.

The foundation of modern vehicles: connected infrastructure and software lifecycle management.

Our services:

• Accredited testing in accordance with the OPEN Alliance in our own test laboratory
• Analysis of control units at the physical and protocol levels
• Process audits and product assessments in accordance with ISO 24089 – for robust software update processes
• Tests & assessments within the framework of UN R156 – SUMS compliance for secure software updates

Our experienced team ensures that your systems meet the increasing demands for functionality, safety and connectivity – always with high precision and technological foresight.