System Certification

Service Background

Intelligent networking drives the transformation of the automotive industry, and software defined cars are reshaping the future of the entire industry chain. When devices, systems, and applications in cyber physical networks increase their connectivity, new vulnerabilities and risks arise, posing new network security challenges. To ensure product compliance and operational security, organizations must establish a network security management system that covers the entire lifecycle of the organization and products. ISO/SAE21434 Road Vehicle Network Security Engineering is the world's first international standard for network security management in the automotive industry, which clarifies network security risk management and engineering requirements for each stage of the product lifecycle, helping you stand out from the competition with safe and reliable products and services.

Standard Overview

The ISO/SAE 21434 standard specifies the terminology, objectives, requirements, and guidelines related to cybersecurity, and establishes a structured abstract framework to help the entire supply chain, including vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, understand and respond to cybersecurity threats, and systematically manage cybersecurity risks.

The ISO/SAE 21434 standard covers the concept of road vehicles, product development, production, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of electronic and electrical (E/E) systems (including their components and interfaces), and defines network security process requirements for each stage of the product lifecycle, including the following aspects:

Organizational level network security management

Project based network security management

● Distributed network security activities

● Continuous network security management activities

● Conceptual stage network security management

Network security management during the development phase

● Production stage

Network security management in the post development stage

Threat analysis and risk assessment

Is ISO 21434 relevant to you?

Although ISO/SAE 21434 is not a mandatory requirement as an international standard, with the implementation of the mandatory regulation UNECE R155, cybersecurity has become a necessary condition for vehicle type approval. Establishing a Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) has become a consensus in the automotive industry chain, and all participants need to understand potential cybersecurity risks and gaps. ISO/SAE 21434 is the basis and guidance for establishing CSMS. With the development of the automotive industry, especially intelligent connected services, the following organizations need to implement or certify the ISO/SAE 21434 standard:

● Vehicle manufacturer/OEM

Suppliers of components, assemblies, or systems involving software and hardware

● Software and information and communication technology infrastructure providers

*Note: The UN ECE R155 regulation requires vehicle manufacturers/OEMs sold to the contracting parties of the 1958 Agreement to obtain Network Security Management System Certification (CSMS) and Vehicle Network Security Type Certification (VTA).

Benefits of Certification

With the application of ICT technology in vehicles and the continuous expansion and enrichment of the automotive ecosystem, network security issues are becoming increasingly serious, which requires most organizations in the automotive industry chain to build a systematic network security management system. Network security has become one of the most important quality attributes of automobiles. The ISO/SAE 21434 standard focuses on addressing network security issues in the E/E (Electronic and Electrical Systems) engineering of road vehicles, ensuring that the E/E systems and components of the vehicle can keep up with the most advanced technology and constantly evolving attack methods.

ISO/SAE 21434 certification enhances the credibility of an organization, demonstrates the organization's emphasis on quality and efforts to ensure the safety and reliability of products and services, proves the organization's commitment to managing product and service network security, and helps the organization win the favor of customers and end consumers who value network security.

Related Services

authentication service

ISO/SAE 21434 Road Vehicle Network Security Engineering Standard Certification

Special evaluation service

ISO/SAE 21434 Road Vehicle Network Security Engineering Gap Analysis/Pre audit

Special diagnostic service for threat analysis and risk assessment

Supply Chain Network Security Management Capability Audit Service

Diagnostic Service for Network Security Compliance Capability of Whole Vehicle and Parts

Network security engineering implementation and R&D process integration diagnostic service

Customized Service for Maturity Diagnosis of Network Security Management Capability

Training Services

Training on Automotive Cybersecurity Regulations and Standards

Risk management, ISO/SAE 21434 internal auditor, automotive network security engineer/architect/manager/executive training

Training on Architecture Design and Implementation of Vehicle Network Security Technology Defense System

Establishment and Implementation Training of Vehicle Network Security Testing and Evaluation System