Cybersecurity Engineering

Defining the Building Blocks of Cybersecurity: A Core Step in Engineering Security

Leveraging deep industry expertise and structured interviews, we partner with development teams to craft and validate cybersecurity Item Definitions in strict alignment with ISO 21434. This foundational step anchors the entire cybersecurity lifecycle, ensuring clarity and consistency from concept to compliance.

Our approach empowers automotive organizations to articulate precise cybersecurity requirements at both the component and system levels—fortifying the vehicle’s digital architecture from the ground up. As part of our consulting engagements, we construct tailored Threat Models and document findings using our proprietary templates, enabling a clear definition of each item's scope and the early identification of potential vulnerabilities.

By integrating technical rigor with regulatory foresight, we help clients navigate the complexities of modern automotive cybersecurity. The result: secure, standards-aligned systems that are resilient, future-ready, and engineered for trust.

TARA: The Core Engine of Automotive Cyber Risk Management

Our TARA service provides a structured method to identify threats and assess risks, enabling risk-informed cybersecurity decisions and a resilient system foundation.

Cybersecurity Coverage from Concept to Decommission

Automotive companies gain actionable visibility into their unique cybersecurity risk landscape—enabling them to prioritize defenses, maintain compliance, and safeguard vehicles against evolving threats throughout the lifecycle.

Cybersecurity Concept

Designing Risk-Based Protections for Secure Vehicle Platforms.

We develop end-to-end Cybersecurity Concepts—from supply chain to hardware—by guiding teams through consulting, workshops, and training. Our experts support the implementation of technical measures like encryption and digital signatures, while ensuring developers understand their purpose. All security objectives, requirements, and countermeasures are captured in compliance-ready documentation.

Defining What Security Demands

Establishing Clear, Actionable Cybersecurity Requirements

We follow a structured approach to cybersecurity requirements elicitation—conducting workshops, interviews, and collaborative sessions with key stakeholders. This ensures that requirements are comprehensive, feasible, and aligned with both functional and safety goals. Acting as a neutral facilitator, we bridge the gap between stakeholders and development teams, providing clarity and guidance to support a smooth transition from requirements to implementation. Our approach helps ensure robust, compliant cybersecurity measures across the entire vehicle lifecycle.

Cybersecurity System

Engineering

System to Vehicle: A Unified Cybersecurity Approach

Our Cybersecurity Systems Engineering service blends deep technical expertise with structured methodologies to embed security requirements seamlessly across the design, development, and validation phases of vehicle systems. We help automotive organizations define and implement security architectures that align with both functional and cybersecurity objectives. Working closely with development teams, we analyze system interactions, data flows, and potential vulnerabilities to ensure robust, integrated protection across the entire vehicle architecture.

Securing the Future of Road Vehicles

Services and Tools

• Model-Based TARA Analysis

  • Integrated with system engineering using tools like Yakindu Security Analyst

  • Supports early threat identification and risk assessment

• Cybersecurity Concept Development

  • Architectural viewpoints at both system and software levels

  • Alignment with functional and cybersecurity requirements

• Continuous Threat Evaluation

  • Ongoing support during the maintenance phase

  • Regular updates based on emerging threats and vulnerabilities

• Cybersecurity Requirements Engineering

  • Elicitation and specification of requirements for cybersecurity-relevant items and components

• Validation & Testing Support

  • Review of test cases and validation results

  • Penetration testing and fuzz testing for vulnerability discovery

• Process & Compliance Support

  • Cybersecurity process adherence reviews

  • Preparation of cybersecurity cases for regulatory compliance

• Yakindu Security Analyst – Model-based TARA and threat modeling

• Synopsys Test Tools – For fuzzing, penetration testing, and static analysis

• Attack Potential Approach – Based on ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE WP.29

• CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) – For standardized vulnerability scoring

• Attack Vector Analysis – To assess potential entry points and exposure