Enabling new car applications
One of the main benefits of connected cars is their ability to provide real-time data and insights to drivers and manufacturers, which can be used to improve safety and optimize maintenance. They also enable a range of new features and services for drivers and passengers, such as:
The opportunities are exciting, but all these new applications must be trusted and reliable. Car manufacturers and Tier 1 equipment suppliers invest in solutions that ensure robust protection of cars and their occupants during the full vehicle's lifecycle.
The different services, such as car maintenance or vehicle charging, mean that multiple car IDs must communicate with several external IDs. That's where Thales Automotive eSE can help.
What is Thales Automotive eSE?
Thales's Embedded Secure Element (eSE) is a pioneering solution in the automotive security landscape, aiming to enhance the security and maintenance of connected cars. Integrated directly into the vehicle's electronics, eSE offers new services and features that leverage real-time data and insights for drivers and manufacturers.
A standout feature of Thales Automotive eSE is its soldered, tamper-resistant design. It provides a dedicated and isolated area for storing sensitive data, which is then protected from attacks, unauthorized access and tampering. Securing Digital IDs also enables secure data exchanges between the vehicle and its safe environment.
The primary purpose of an eSE is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and authenticity of sensitive information related to vehicle functions. It can also manage cryptographic keys during secure communication between vehicles and external systems, such as manufacturers' back-end servers or electric vehicle charging infrastructures.
It then prevents unauthorized access to sensitive information and provides Automotive Cybersecurity measures to fight all cyberattacks that may target the vehicle's electronic system.
The Thales Automotive eSE is designed to bring new car services securely, and it's ready for deployment with integrated applications, easing integration and multi-sourcing. The eSE developed by Thales is already trusted and used by numerous industries such as mobile, banking, and government services.
Overall, eSE is an important component of modern car security and is becoming increasingly common in new vehicles.
By providing robust security features and protecting sensitive data, eSE helps ensure drivers and passengers enjoy a safe and secure driving experience.
Why chose Thales Automotive eSE?
Thales stands out in the eSE landscape for several reasons:
- Compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 standards focused on automotive cybersecurity.
- Proven eSE Autograde quality.
- Production capabilities to cater to primary markets where eSE is pivotal.
- Membership in influential standardization organizations, including GlobalPlatform and GSMA.
- Expertise in eSE implementation across automotive, telecommunications, banking, and government sectors.
- Advanced lab facilities certified for external product testing.
- A strong track record in post-quantum crypto technologies and widespread eSE references, including a Digital Key for a notable European Tier 1 entity.
Cybersecure connected cars
The use of eSEs in automotive applications is becoming increasingly important as vehicles become more connected and autonomous. eSEs can help to protect against cyber attacks and prevent unauthorized access to a vehicle's electronic systems. They can also enable secure communication between the vehicle and external systems. Overall, the use of automotive eSE is an impo important step toward ensuring the safety, security, and privacy of connected vehicles.
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