Trustonic and VicOne have announced an advanced layered defense solution designed to enhance cybersecurity in the automotive sector.
This collaboration integrates VicOne's xCarbon Intrusion Detection or Prevention System (IDS/IPS), fortified with edge AI detection, with Trustonic's Kinibi Trusted Execution Environment (TEE). The combined technology aims to significantly improve threat detection, data integrity, and autonomous response capabilities at the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) level.
Enhanced Cybersecurity Architecture
The new solution builds upon the success of Trustonic and VicOne's IDPS Trusted Application launched in 2023. It presents a robust architecture that combines IDPS, TEE, and Edge AI technologies to provide resilient, intelligent, and privacy-preserving cybersecurity for software-defined vehicles worldwide. This integrated system is designed to address the evolving cybersecurity threats faced by the automotive industry.
Expert Insights on the Collaboration
Andrew Till, General Manager of Secure Platform for Trustonic, emphasized the compatibility of the technologies involved: “Kinibi, xCarbon and xCarbon Edge AI all bring advanced technologies to the table that not only complement one another but also aid in protecting the automotive sector from ever-evolving cyber security threats. Where Kinibi offers secure, isolated execution, IDPS provides in-vehicle detection and Edge AI delivers intelligent analysis – showcasing how the three successfully work together to deliver advanced, embedded security designed to protect connected vehicles of today, tomorrow and beyond.”
Establishing a Secure Automotive Ecosystem
William Dalton, VP and Managing Director for North America and Europe from VicOne, highlighted the significance of this partnership: “By combining xCarbon’s edge-based detection intelligence with Trustonic’s hardware-rooted trust, we are advancing a new benchmark for ECU-level protection. This collaboration delivers more than integrated technology. It establishes a secure execution and response framework that the broader automotive ecosystem can build upon as vehicles evolve.”
Trustonic's Global Impact
Trustonic, is renowned for embedding trusted cybersecurity technology into smart devices
Trustonic, based in the UK, is renowned for embedding trusted cybersecurity technology into smart devices and connected vehicles.
Their technology, including the first EAL5+ certified Kinibi TEE, is now installed in over 2 billion smart devices and 20 million vehicles globally. This deployment has not recorded any safety violations, highlighting the effectiveness of Trustonic's security platforms in diverse applications.
VicOne's Role in Automotive Cybersecurity
Founded in 2022, VicOne offers a diverse range of cybersecurity software and services tailored to the automotive industry. Their offerings are designed to meet the specific needs of modern vehicles, ensuring both security and scalability to adapt to the industry's demands.
