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Pioneering cyber security business, Trustonic and a pioneer automotive cybersecurity company, VicOne, have extended their strategic partnership with the launch of a new and advanced layered defense solution to significantly boost automotive cybersecurity. Combining VicOne’s award-winning xCarbon Intrusion Detection or Prevention System (IDS/IPS) - enhanced with edge AI detection that correlates vehicle data and security events across multiple ECUs to transform raw signals into actionable insights - with Kinibi, Trustonic's Trusted Execution Environment [TEE], this new technical triad enhances threat detection, data integrity and autonomous response capabilities directly at the ECU [Electronic Control Unit] level. Cyber security architecture Building on the success of the cutting-edge IDPS Trusted Application launched by Trustonic and VicOne in 2023, this newly synergised IDPS, TEE and Edge AI tech solution offers resilient, intelligent and privacy-preserving cyber security architecture for software-defined vehicles worldwide. Andrew Till, General Manager of Secure Platform for Trustonic, explained: “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.” Trusted cybersecurity technology William Dalton, VP and Managing Director for North America and Europe from VicOne, added: “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.” Headquartered in the UK, Trustonic embeds world-pioneer trusted cybersecurity technology into smart devices and connected vehicles, enabling OEMs build on robust foundations to secure revenue and power innovation. Portfolio of cybersecurity software Having obtained the World’s first comprehensive EAL5+ certification for its Trusted Execution Environment [TEE] technology ‘Kinibi’ in May 2022, Trustonic’s secure platform is now deployed to over 2 billion smart devices and 20 million vehicles globally, with zero safety violations. Established in 2022, VicOne delivers a broad portfolio of cybersecurity software and services for the automotive industry, designed to secure, and scale with the specialized demands of the modern vehicle.

Pioneering cybersecurity firm, Trustonic, has announced the strategic appointment of international business development consultancy, Intralink, to increase its market share in Japan. Established in 2012, Trustonic delivers advanced technology systems to drive innovation, protect revenue, and enhance security for device manufacturers worldwide. Secure OS Platform Intralink is a true business growth consultancy specializing in driving growth in global markets Committed to helping companies secure customers, partners and investors in Asia Pacific and other regions of the world, Intralink is a dedicated business development consultancy specializing in driving growth in international markets.  Already protecting over 3 billion connected devices with its Secure OS Platform – Kinibi – Trustonic counts the world’s pioneering car manufacturers, financial institutions, and mobile operators as customers, as well as every tier-one Android handset manufacturer across the globe. Demand for digital transformation and technological advances Recognizing the opportunity for growth in Japan and the wider APAC region through rising demand for digital transformation and technological advances in healthcare, automation and robotics, Trustonic is now working closely with the Intralink team to build a local presence on the ground in Japan. Trustonic is now working closely with the Intralink team to build a local presence on the ground in Japan Not only will this enable the advanced cybersecurity firm to react quickly to growing demand across critical sectors, but it will also support the development of new local relationships. This comes just four months after Trustonic announced the appointment of Claire Maslen as Senior Vice President of Commercial and Operations for Secure Platform, together with plans to advance its vision of being the premier embedded cybersecurity partner for device OEMs worldwide. Rising cyber risks across critical industry sectors Claire Maslen, Senior Vice President of Commercial and Operations for Secure Platform, confirmed: “Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region presents a strong market opportunity for Trustonic due to continued advances in technology combined with rising cyber risks across critical industry sectors." "While we have already started to build a presence in Japan, we are excited to partner with Intralink to really accelerate this growth, build vital new relationships and cement our market share in APAC.” New commercial agreements and partners Renata Naurzalieva, Trustonic Project Director at Intralink, added: “Japan is a key market for UK technology innovators but it’s also a complex and challenging environment to navigate. Our team’s strong understanding of the business culture in Japan, combined with its extensive network of contacts, will support Trustonic in building a stronger presence in the country and in securing new commercial agreements and partners.” Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Trustonic was initially created from a joint venture between ARM, Thales, and G&D. Headquartered in Oxfordshire, Intralink has a presence in 27 locations, including Shanghai, Beijing, New Delhi, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, London, Paris, Silicon Valley, Boston and Toronto.

Pioneering cybersecurity business, Trustonic, has unveiled the launch of Kinibi 700a, the most sophisticated version of its Trusted Execution Environment [TEE] to date. Established in 2012, Trustonic delivers advanced technology systems to drive innovation, protect revenue, and enhance security for device manufacturers worldwide. Through its advanced Trusted Execution Environment [TEE] Kinibi, Trustonic successfully protects over 3 billion connected devices and counts the world’s major automotive manufacturers, financial institutions, and mobile operators as its customers. Feature upgrades Kinibi 700a boasts a number of new SDK features, all designed to protect against advancing cybersecurity attacks Already utilized by strategic engineering partners Samsung and Mediatek, Kinibi 700a comes with a series of feature upgrades to enable OEMs to adopt a robust, secure by design approach with core new features including fault injection mitigations, SFS partitions support, and Audit log support. In addition, Kinibi 700a boasts a number of new SDK features, all designed to protect against advancing cybersecurity attacks at both the hardware and software levels. These comprise of improved cryptographic performances, GlobalPlatform TEE Internal API v1.1.2, and post-quantum-cryptography hybrid TA signature, plus many more. Kinibi OS Andrew Till, General Manager of Secure Platform for Trustonic, confirmed: “The new 700a represents a major evolution of the Kinibi OS and puts in place the core foundations for protecting our customers against future PQC-based attacks.” “For all the team at Trustonic this is a major milestone - not only due to the release of our most sophisticated Secure OS to date, but also our capability to adopt both ASPICE and ISO 9001 certifications in parallel, emphasizing our commitment to product quality.”