Drive Your Cybersecurity for Road Vehicles with an ISO/SAE 21434 Audit

The shift toward vehicle connectivity and automated vehicles, coupled with increasing numbers of complex automotive components, has heightened the risk of cyberattacks.

What is ISO/SAE 21434?

ISO/SAE 21434 is the world’s first international standard for cybersecurity in the automotive industry. It aims to reduce the risk of cyberattacks by embedding cybersecurity into automotive products throughout their lifetimes.

The standard specifies engineering requirements for cybersecurity risk management. These requirements cover the concept, product development, production, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of series production electrical and electronic (E/E) systems in road vehicles, whose development or modification began after the standard was published in 2021. This includes their components and interfaces.

ISO/SAE 21434 provides guidance on developing a cybersecurity management system that includes processes for risk assessment, treatment, monitoring and review. Its framework includes requirements for cybersecurity processes and a common language for communicating and managing cybersecurity risks.

The standard does not prescribe specific cybersecurity technology or solutions.

What are the benefits of ISO/SAE 21434 certification? 

ISO/SAE 21434 certification follows successful completion of an audit and enables you to:

• Ensure that products and services are developed and maintained via a secure and trustworthy management process
• Better identify and mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Indicate that you have conducted a security assessment with the greatest possible independence
• Demonstrate your level of embedded cybersecurity to customers
• Improve operational efficiency
• Reduce costs

Certification can also help you to comply with other relevant standards and regulations, such as UNECE Regulation No. 155 (cybersecurity and cybersecurity management system) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

ISO/SAE 21434 contributes to UN SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

How can SGS help?

As the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, with decades of experience in the automotive and cybersecurity arenas, we can help you along the path to certification with an ISO/SAE 21434 audit. Your audit can include a gap assessment and benchmarking. We will determine your level of competence and support you to achieve ongoing improvement.

Contact us to discover our range of automotive cybersecurity services, such as assessments, audits and certification, training and personal certification, and penetration tests, including services for ISO/SAE 21434.

For further information, please contact:

Jason Hulbert
Associate Marketing Manager
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t: +44 7912426878