Irdeto Joins Forces with IBM to Combat Automotive Cybersecurity Threats

Irdeto Joins Forces
with IBM to Combat Automotive Cybersecurity Threats

IAA CARS, FRANKFURT, GERMANY – 12
September 2017 –Irdeto, the world leader in
digital platform security, today announced they are working with IBM Security
to combat automotive cyberattacks. This collaboration aims to provide OEMs
and tier-one suppliers with advanced, real-time security analytics and ECU
protection. Powered by Irdeto’s ECU protection solution, Cloakware™ Secure Environment, and IBM QRadar, the
joint solution aims to detect and prevent attempts to tamper with or reverse
engineer vehicle software. By joining forces, Irdeto and IBM aim to offer the
automotive industry with the most secure and robust security technology
combined with the most comprehensive big data analytics available on the
market.

With the help of IBM and Irdeto, OEMs and tier-one
suppliers will be able to detect and prevent attempts to tamper with or reverse
engineer vehicle software on an individual ECU. Attempts to modify software on
the ECU will be sent via telemetry to IBM QRadar to provide automakers with
real-time analytics. IBM QRadar will then process the security data from
Cloakware Secure Environment to provide a comprehensive overview in dashboard
format outlining the security status of their vehicle and ECU. OEMs use this
information on their fleet of vehicles to either have an automated response
triggered or a manual intervention to address the attack.

A recent whitepaper by Frost & Sullivan and Irdeto
found that OEMs and tier-one suppliers will invest more in the next three years
on digitization and cybersecurity to mitigate attacks targeting automobiles. While
this indicates that the automotive industry is aware of cyberthreats targeting
automobiles, many organizations are looking for a security approach that
provides them with a comprehensive view of cyberattacks targeting their fleet
of automobiles.

“OEMs and tier-one suppliers know that they have a
security problem,” said Daniel Thunberg, Global Head, Connected
Transport, Irdeto. “However, many car manufacturers are unsure of the steps
they need to take in order to implement a proper security approach to protect
against cyberattacks. IBM and Irdeto are working together to help solve this
challenge by providing a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that helps
prevent any altering of vehicle software.”

Cloakware Secure Environment safeguards critical files,
protects application data, and prevents hackers from adding malicious code,
modifying executables and scripts, and reverse engineering. Cloakware
Secure Environment
is a component of the innovative Cloakware™ for Automotive by Irdeto solution, which
enables OEMs and tier-one suppliers to protect their brand and save costs in
the battle against cybercriminals by creating a secure, tamper-proof
environment for vehicle software that protects against reverse engineering.

IBM and Irdeto will be demoing its unique offering for
OEMs and tier-one suppliers at the International Motor Show (IAA Cars)
from September 12-17 in Frankfurt, Germany. To learn more or request
a demo at IAA Cars, please visit:https://irdeto.com/automotive/automotive-security.html or email us
at: vehiclesecurity@irdeto.com.

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IBM Security offers one of the most advanced and
integrated portfolios of enterprise security products and services. The
portfolio, supported by world-renowned IBM X-Force® research, enables
organizations to effectively manage risk and defend against emerging threats.
IBM operates one of the world’s broadest security research, development and
delivery organizations, monitors 35 billion security events per day in more
than 130 countries, and holds more than 3,000 security patents. For more
information, please visit www.ibm.com/security, follow @IBMSecurity
on Twitter or visit the IBM Security Intelligence blog.

Irdeto is the world
leader in digital platform security, protecting platforms and applications for
media & entertainment, automotive and IoT connected industries. Our
solutions and services enable customers to protect their revenue, create new
offerings and fight cybercrime. With nearly 50 years of expertise in security,
Irdeto’s software security technology and cyber services protect over 5 billion
devices and applications for some of the world’s best-known brands. Our unique
heritage as a subsidiary of multinational media group Naspers (JSE: NPN) means
that we are a well-established and reliable partner to help build a more secure
future. Please visit Irdeto at www.irdeto.com.