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AVL and Faurecia Join the Auto-ISAC
Washington, DC – March 1, 2022 – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) welcomes new members AVL List Gmbh and Faurecia SE.
The Auto-ISAC announced today that it has added two European headquartered companies to its ranks of global members. In 2021, the Auto-ISAC appointed a European Regional Director responsible for establishing and leading the European Branch of the Auto-ISAC. The Auto-ISAC was formed by automakers in August 2015 to establish a global information sharing community to promote vehicle cybersecurity.
“As the Auto-ISAC continues to grow its membership so does its pool of contributors that are dedicated to sharing information that is essential in helping protect the connected vehicle industry. We are pleased to see AVL and Faurecia adding their knowledge and experience in cybersecurity to the Auto-ISAC,” said Faye Francy, Auto-ISAC Executive Director .
The Auto-ISAC operates as a central hub to share and analyze intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks. Its secure intelligence sharing portal allows members to anonymously submit and receive information that helps them more effectively respond to cyber threats.
Recently, the Auto-ISAC expanded its scope to include Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) functional areas related to the connected vehicle. The newly formed IT/OT Working Group creates a forum for technical IT and OT cybersecurity experts in the automotive industry to share actionable intelligence regarding cybersecurity challenges, threats, and risk mitigation methods to build resiliency of the connected vehicle. And the CISO Executive Working Group is working across the global CISOs for automotive to collaborate and build resiliency across industry.
The Auto-ISAC has global representation. Its members represent more than 99 percent of light-duty vehicles on the road in North America. Members also include heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and carriers and suppliers. For more information, please visit www.automotiveisac.com and follow us @autoisac.
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About AVL
With more than 11,000 employees, AVL is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors. Drawing on its pioneering spirit, the company provides concepts, solutions, and methodologies to shape future mobility trends. AVL creates innovative and affordable technologies to effectively reduce CO2 by applying a multi-energy carrier strategy for all applications – from hybrid to battery electric and fuel cell technologies. The company supports customers throughout the entire development process from the ideation phase to serial production. To accelerate the vision of smart and connected mobility AVL has established competencies in the fields of ADAS, autonomous driving and digitalization.
AVL’s passion is innovation. Together with an international network of experts that extends over 26 countries and with 45 Tech- and Engineering Centers worldwide, AVL drives sustainable mobility trends for a greener future. In 2020, the company generated a turnover of 1.7 billion Euros, of which 12% are invested in R&D activities.
Find out more: www.avl.com
About Faurecia
Founded in 1997, Faurecia has grown to become a major player in the global automotive industry. With 266 industrial sites, 39 R&D centers and 114,000 employees in 35 countries, Faurecia is a global leader in its four areas of business: seating, interiors, Clarion Electronics, and clean mobility. The Group’s strong technological offering provides carmakers with solutions for the cockpit of the future and sustainable mobility. In 2020, the Group reported total turnover of €14.7 billion. Faurecia is listed on the Euronext Paris market and is a component of the CAC Next 20 index. Find out more at: www.faurecia.com
Media Contacts:
Michael Shokouhi
Auto-ISAC Business Operations and Communications
202-507-6219
michaelshokouhi@automotiveisac.com
AVL Press Office
E-mail: press@avl.com
Dr. Markus Tomaschitz
AVL Company Spokesperson
E-mail: markus.tomaschitz@avl.com
Faurecia
https://www.faurecia.com/en
Auto-ISAC Chooses Cyware to Enhance Automated Threat Intelligence Sharing and Security Operations Efficiency
Cyware Solutions Enable Automated Threat Intelligence Collection, Analysis and Collaboration Across Auto-ISAC’s Members
Washington, D.C. – February 8, 2022 – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) today announced that it has partnered with Cyware, the industry’s only Virtual Cyber Fusion Platform provider, to give its members the ability to aggregate, share, and collaborate on actionable threat intelligence. With Cyware, Auto-ISAC members can initiate more efficient end-to-end intelligence sharing and automation to bolster SecOps, threat hunting, and incident response programs.
Since 2015, Auto-ISAC has served as a hub for the automotive community to share and analyze intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks to the vehicle, and to collectively enhance vehicle cybersecurity capabilities. Auto-ISAC serves members across the global automotive industry, including light- and heavy-duty vehicle OEMs, suppliers, and the commercial vehicle sector. Its members represent 99% of all light-duty vehicles on the road in North America and span seven countries on three continents.
“Over the last several years, the automotive industry has experienced tremendous technological innovation, including automotive connectivity and sustainability efforts that better protect drivers and the environment, while at the same time realizing better commercial efficiencies,” said Faye Francy, Auto-ISAC Executive Director. “However, these innovations bring highly targeted cyber fraud, phishing, and threat actor activity. Cyware’s offering gives our members the tools to quickly and effectively collaborate and coordinate on community-vetted, curated threat intelligence and response. The intent is to support the improvements of members’ security operations and to promote innovation throughout the community to better counter threats targeting the automotive industry.”
Auto-ISAC joins dozens of other ISACs and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) using Cyware’s Situation Awareness Platform (CSAP) and Threat Intelligence Exchange (CTIX) to boost their overall threat intelligence process, accelerate incident response time, and reduce cybersecurity risk.
“We are excited to be partnering with Auto-ISAC and the global automotive threat sharing community it serves to support real-time, threat sharing and collaboration,” said Anuj Goel, CEO, Cyware. “Auto-ISAC member organizations recognize that combating cyber threats requires a united front, and that fluid collaboration and information sharing is essential to counter emerging threats. Through our Cyber Fusion platform, we are able to support Auto-ISAC and member objectives by automating threat sharing and response, enabling better response outcomes through collaboration.”
Cyware’s virtual cyber fusion solutions allow Auto-ISAC to collect and share security alerts on the changing threat landscape and intelligence around specific attacks in the automotive industry. With Cyware’s Situation Awareness Platform (CSAP) and Threat Intelligence Exchange (CTIX), Auto-ISAC members can automatically share security alerts and threat intelligence, including indicators of compromise (IOCs), malware alerts, vulnerability advisories, security incidents, phishing, and spear phishing attacks throughout its global automotive community.
Recently, the Auto-ISAC expanded its scope to include Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) functional areas related to the connected vehicle. The newly formed IT/OT Working Group creates a forum for technical IT and OT cybersecurity experts in the automotive industry to share actionable intelligence regarding cybersecurity challenges, threats, and risk mitigation methods to build resiliency of the connected vehicle.
The Auto-ISAC operates as a central hub to share and analyze intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks. Its secure intelligence sharing portal allows members to anonymously submit and receive information that helps them more effectively respond to cyber threats.
The Auto-ISAC has global representation. Its members represent more than 99 percent of light and heavy-duty vehicles on the road in North America. Members also include suppliers, commercial fleets and carriers. For more information, please visit www.automotiveisac.com and follow us @autoisac.
About Cyware
Cyware helps enterprise cybersecurity teams build platform-agnostic virtual cyber fusion centers. Cyware is transforming security operations by delivering the cybersecurity industry’s only Virtual Cyber Fusion Center Platform with next-generation SOAR (security orchestration, automation, and response) technology. As a result, organizations can increase speed and accuracy while reducing costs and analyst burnout. Cyware’s Virtual Cyber Fusion solutions make secure collaboration, information sharing, and enhanced threat visibility a reality for enterprises, sharing communities (ISAC/ISAO), MSSPs, and government agencies of all sizes and needs. https://cyware.com/
Media Contacts:
Michael Shokouhi
Business Operations & Communications Manager
Auto-ISAC, Inc.
michaelshokouhi@automotiveisac.com
Doug De Orchis
fama PR for Cyware
Meritor Joins the Auto-ISAC
Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry
Washington, DC – October 5, 2021 – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) welcomes new member Meritor, Inc., a leader in drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions for the commercial and industrial vehicle markets.
The addition of Meritor augments the Auto-ISAC’s continued expansion of commercial vehicle specialists and supplements the information pool available to its diverse membership. The Auto-ISAC was formed by automakers in August 2015 to establish a global information sharing community to promote collaboration between technology developers, commercial vehicle companies and automobile manufacturers around vehicle cybersecurity.
“The Auto-ISAC looks forward to leveraging Meritor’s 100 plus years of experience in the commercial vehicle industry. Especially informative for our membership will be Meritor’s leadership in developing electrified drivetrains which, when combined with other member’s experiences, will go a long way in supporting automotive cybersecurity,” said Kevin Tierney, Vice President Global Cybersecurity, General Motors, who serves as the Auto-ISAC’s Chairman.
Bridget Kravchenko, Senior Director and Chief Information Security Officer at Meritor, said, “We are pleased to join the Auto ISAC to further industry collaboration on this important automotive cybersecurity. This strategic partnership supports industry-wide efforts to identify cybersecurity risks and best practices in the evolving technological marketplace.”
Recently, the Auto-ISAC expanded its scope to include Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) functional areas related to the connected vehicle. The newly formed IT/OT Working Group creates a forum for technical IT and OT cybersecurity experts in the automotive industry to share actionable intelligence regarding cybersecurity challenges, threats, and risk mitigation methods to build resiliency of the connected vehicle.
The Auto-ISAC operates as a central hub to share and analyze intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks. Its secure intelligence sharing portal allows members to anonymously submit and receive information that helps them more effectively respond to cyber threats.
The Auto-ISAC has global representation. Its members represent more than 99 percent of light and heavy-duty vehicles on the road in North America. Members also include suppliers, commercial fleets and carriers. For more information, please visit www.automotiveisac.com and follow us @autoisac.
Auto-ISAC’s 2021 Cybersecurity Summit is scheduled for October 13-14, 2021, hosted by General Motors in Detroit, MI and virtually. To register or become a sponsor of the Summit, please visit 2021 Auto-ISAC Cybersecurity Summit and follow us @autoisac.
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About Meritor
Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. With more than a 110-year legacy of providing innovative products that offer superior performance, efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers around the world. Meritor is based in Troy, Michigan, United States, and is made up of more than 8,600 diverse employees who apply their knowledge and skills in manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, joint ventures, distribution centers and global offices in 19 countries. Meritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTOR. For important information, visit the company’s website at www.meritor.com.
Media Contacts:
Michael Shokouhi
Auto-ISAC Business Operations and Communications
(202) 507-6219
michaelshokouhi@automotiveisac.com
Meritor
Krista Sohm
(248) 435-7115
krista.sohm@meritor.com
Auto-ISAC Partners with Cybellum to Enhance Automotive Vulnerability Management Operations
Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry
Washington, DC – July 21, 2021 – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) gains a new strategic partner, Cybellum.
The partnership will provide Auto-ISAC members with insights on automotive component software cybersecurity for embedded products spanning vulnerability management, compliance and security policies, continuous monitoring and incident response.
In addition, Auto-ISAC’s members will gain actionable insights on how to improve the security of connected vehicles by identifying risks in automotive firmware across vendors and ECU types, prioritizing vulnerabilities, and managing and monitoring security assets throughout the vehicle lifespan.
The Auto-ISAC was formed in 2015 by automakers to promote collaboration between suppliers, commercial vehicle companies and automobile manufacturers around vehicle cybersecurity issues. It operates as a central hub to share and analyze intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks.
Cybellum was founded to provide automotive product security teams with the infrastructure to develop and maintain secure products at scale. Its Cyber Digital TwinsTM platform unifies pre-SOP Product Security Assessments with post-SOP Product Security Operations, presenting the visibility and governance needed to secure products across their lifespan.
“With Cybellum as a strategic partner we are able to increase the visibility that Auto-ISAC’s members have into the security of their connected vehicles and their embedded components,” said Faye Francy, Executive Director of the Auto-ISAC. “Strategic partnerships with innovators like Cybellum will help our members to proactively manage their product security and enhance the overall cybersecurity posture of the industry.”
“As vehicles become increasingly connected and software driven, and with cyber-attacks on the rise, product security takes a strategic role in our industry,” said Slava Bronfman, co-founder and CEO of Cybellum. “We are excited to partner with Auto-ISAC on defining the automotive vulnerability management, monitoring standards and best practices so we can all continue our mission to build and maintain secure vehicles.”
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The Auto-ISAC has global representation. Its members represent more than 99 percent of light-duty vehicles on the road in North America. Members also include heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and carriers and suppliers. For more information, please visit www.automotiveisac.com and follow us @autoisac.
Auto-ISAC’s 2021 Cybersecurity Summit is scheduled for October 13-14, 2021, hosted by General Motors in Detroit, MI and virtually. To register or become a sponsor of the Summit, please visit 2021 Auto-ISAC Cybersecurity Summit and follow us @autoisac.
About Cybellum
Cybellum empowers automotive OEMs and suppliers to identify and remediate security risks at scale, throughout the entire vehicle life cycle. Our agentless solution scans embedded software components without needing access to their source code, exposing all cyber vulnerabilities. Manufacturers can then take immediate actions and eliminate any cyber risk in the development and production process, before any harm is done, while continuously monitoring for emerging threats impacting vehicles on the road. Read more at www.cybellum.com.
Media Contacts:
Michael Shokouhi
Auto-ISAC Business Operations and Communications
202-507-6219
michaelshokouhi@automotiveisac.com
Adi Bar-Lev
VP of Marketing, Cybellum
+972.545.330537
adi@cybellum.com
Auto-ISAC Appoints Dr. Martin Emele New European Regional Director
Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry
Washington, DC – June 15, 2021 – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) today announced the appointment of Dr. Martin Emele as the European Regional Director (ERD). In this role, Dr. Emele will be responsible for establishing and leading the European Regional Branch of the Auto-ISAC. Dr. Emele’s appointment will be effective as of today.
Dr. Emele has been the Vice President Cybersecurity Public Affairs and Governmental Relations at the Bosch Group since 2018. In this position he actively engages with government agencies, which included the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), and other private sector entities and associations. He is a member of the EU Stakeholder Cybersecurity Certification Group, which directly advises the European Commission and ENISA on strategic questions regarding cybersecurity.
In addition, Dr. Emele co-chairs the Federation of German Industry (BDI) working group on cybersecurity and industry protection, which represents the German voice of industry on cybersecurity topics. As head of the Automotive Cybersecurity product group at Bosch subsidiary ETAS, he was also responsible for the security business of ETAS’ subsidiary ESCRYPT . Dr. Emele has more than 15 years of cybersecurity experience in the automotive industry and holds a PhD and diploma in computer science from the University of Stuttgart.
Dr. Emele stated the outlook for the European Auto-ISAC: “My vision for the next few years is to establish a strong community in Europe where automotive OEMs and suppliers actively collaborate to share security issues and resolve them quickly. We need to develop a robust global sharing practice built on trust and awareness to ensure that relevant information is shared and does not remain in small circles. This also means that we do not want segregated European and U.S. ISACs, but a truly global Auto-ISAC, because attackers are operating on a global scale as well. I firmly believe that only together as one strong team we can protect our customers and increase the resilience of our organizations, because an attack on one is an attack on all.”
Going forward, the European Regional Director will establish a regional Auto-ISAC presence in Europe by shepherding close coordination and alignment with European-based Auto-ISAC members and other automotive companies who have yet to join. This includes crafting alliances with key partners including the European Automobile Manufacturer Association (ACEA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), as well as government agencies such as the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).
“This major milestone in our organization’s maturation is the culmination of over two years of focused planning by members and staff. We believe that this step will not only directly benefit our many European-based members, but the whole of the industry. We are fortunate to have someone of Dr. Emele’s caliber to champion our efforts in Europe,” said Kevin Tierney, Vice President Global Cybersecurity, General Motors, who serves as the Auto-ISAC’s Chairman.
The Auto-ISAC has had global representation since its inception and now shall have presence in Europe to better serve its members. Members include light and heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and carriers, and suppliers.
Auto-ISAC’s 2021 Cybersecurity Summit is scheduled for October 13-14, 2021, and hosted by General Motors in Detroit, MI and virtually. To register or become a sponsor of the Summit, please visit 2021 Auto-ISAC Cybersecurity Summit and follow us @autoisac.
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Media Contact:
Auto-ISAC
Michael Shokouhi
202-507-6219
michaelshokouhi@automotiveisac.com
Luminar Joins the Auto-ISAC
Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry
Washington, DC – June 8, 2021 – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) welcomes new member Luminar Technologies, the global leader in automotive lidar hardware and software technology,
The addition of Luminar as a Member of the Auto-ISAC expands its Membership of organizations on a mission to make autonomy safe and ubiquitous. The Auto-ISAC was formed by automakers in August 2015 to establish a global information sharing community to promote vehicle cybersecurity.
“Luminar joining the Auto-ISAC bolsters the Membership’s pool of information related to the critical area of security in the growing autonomous vehicle sector. Many current ISAC Members are involved in this sector and look forward to sharing experiences that will help support cybersecurity for the whole of the automotive industry,” said Kevin Tierney, Vice President Global Cybersecurity, General Motors, who serves as the Auto-ISAC’s Chairman.
The Auto-ISAC operates as a central hub to share and analyze intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks. Its secure intelligence sharing portal allows members to anonymously submit and receive information that helps them more effectively respond to cyber threats.
“As technology continues to shape the future of automotive safety, the Auto-ISAC helps ensure that we as an industry will meet cybersecurity challenges together,” said Tony Cooke, VP of Policy and Regulation.
Recently, the Auto-ISAC expanded its scope to include Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) functional areas related to the connected vehicle. The newly formed IT/OT Working Group creates a forum for technical IT and OT cybersecurity experts in the automotive industry to share actionable intelligence regarding cybersecurity challenges, threats, and risk mitigation methods to build resiliency of the connected vehicle.
The Auto-ISAC has global representation. Its members represent more than 99 percent of light-duty vehicles on the road in North America. Members also include heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and carriers and suppliers. For more information, please visit www.automotiveisac.com and follow us @autoisac.
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About Luminar Technologies
Luminar (NASDAQ: LAZR) is an autonomous vehicle sensor and software company with the vision to make autonomy safe and ubiquitous by delivering the only lidar and associated software that meets the industry’s stringent performance, safety, and economic requirements. Luminar has rapidly gained over 50 industry partners, including 8 of the top 10 global automakers. In 2020, Luminar signed the industry’s first production deal for autonomous consumer vehicles with Volvo Cars, while also recently striking deals with Daimler Truck AG and Intel’s Mobileye. Luminar has also received minority investments from the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Daimler Truck AG, and Volvo Cars, a global leader in automotive safety, to accelerate the introduction of autonomous trucks and cars at highway speed. Founded in 2012, Luminar is a nearly 400-person team with offices in Palo Alto, Orlando, Colorado Springs, Detroit, and Munich. For more information please visit www.luminartech.com.
Motional Joins the Auto-ISAC
Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry
Washington, DC – May 4, 2021 – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) welcomes new member Motional.
The inclusion of Motional will further support the Auto-ISAC’s efforts to expand and support its Membership by bringing in organizations that are active in driverless vehicle technology. The Auto-ISAC was formed by automakers in August 2015 to establish a global information sharing community to promote vehicle cybersecurity.
“With Motional joining the ranks of the ISAC, our Membership gains the ability to collaborate with an organization that has been a leader in the development and commercialization of Level 4 driverless vehicles,” said Kevin Tierney, Vice President Global Cybersecurity, General Motors, who serves as the Auto-ISAC’s Chairman.
The Auto-ISAC operates as a central hub to share and analyze intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks. Its secure intelligence sharing portal allows members to anonymously submit and receive information that helps them more effectively respond to cyber threats.
“At Motional, the safety of our passengers and of other road users is our top priority,” said Michael Maass, Cybersecurity Lead and Principal Engineer, Motional “We believe that security is essential to achieving our safety goals, and are proud to be at the forefront of establishing standards and best practices for autonomous vehicle security. We look forward to working with the Auto-ISAC to continue our mission to build and maintain safe and secure vehicles.”
Recently, the Auto-ISAC expanded its scope to include Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) functional areas related to the connected vehicle. The newly formed IT/OT Working Group creates a forum for technical IT and OT cybersecurity experts in the automotive industry to share actionable intelligence regarding cybersecurity challenges, threats, and risk mitigation methods to build resiliency of the connected vehicle.
The Auto-ISAC has global representation. Its members represent more than 99 percent of light-duty vehicles on the road in North America. Members also include heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and carriers and suppliers. For more information, please visit www.automotiveisac.com and follow us @autoisac.
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About Motional
Motional is a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. The Motional team was behind some of the industry’s largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world’s first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world’s most-established public robotaxi fleet which has conducted over 100,000 public rides. Motional is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group, one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers offering smart mobility solutions, and Aptiv, a global technology leader in advanced safety, electrification, and vehicle connectivity.
Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Media Contacts:
Auto-ISAC
Michael Shokouhi
202-507-6219
michaelshokouhi@automotiveisac.com
Motional
press@motional.com
Auto-ISAC to Provide Members Access to Risk Management Platform by Partnering with SecurityScorecard
Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry
Washington, DC – March 1, 2021 – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with SecurityScorecard. SecurityScorecard’s platform identifies security issues across 10 risk factors and provides instant and continuous visibility into the cyber health of an organization and its third-party vendors. Their algorithms generate an A-F security rating, based upon security issue findings within the context of company size and digital footprint, that enables organizations to understand their security posture and likelihood of incurring a breach.
The partnership agreement provides access to the SecurityScorecard security rating platform for the Auto-ISAC as well as for the Auto-ISAC Members. In addition, the partnership makes all Auto-ISAC Members eligible to receive preferred pricing on select Vendor Risk Management license upgrade bundles.
The Auto-ISAC operates as a central hub to share and analyze intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks. Its secure intelligence sharing portal allows members to anonymously submit and receive information that helps them more effectively respond to cyber threats.
“Cybersecurity is only as strong as the weakest link in your ecosystem. It is critical to recognize that a vulnerability anywhere in the supply chain elevates risk and jeopardizes the organization. While the Auto-ISAC is a small organization, understanding third-party risk and managing that risk is essential to our mission. The Auto-ISAC is excited by the partnership with SecurityScorecard and we are committed to supporting our Members with respect to their self-monitoring and supply chain management efforts,” said Faye Francy, Executive Director at Auto-ISAC. We believe this partnership will be beneficial to our Members and the broader automotive industry as they collectively become more secure and resilient.”
“The auto industry plays a critical role in our society and SecurityScorecard is proud to support its members as they enter into new frontiers with technology-based vehicles,” said Aleksandr Yampolskiy, CEO and co-founder of SecurityScorecard. “Changes in the industry bring new cyber risks, and our security ratings will give AUTO-ISAC members unprecedented risk insights to instantly rate, benchmark, and monitor the cybersecurity posture of their vendors.”
Recently, the Auto-ISAC expanded its scope to include Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) functional areas related to the connected vehicle. The newly formed IT/OT Working Group creates a forum for technical IT and OT cybersecurity experts in the automotive industry to share actionable intelligence regarding cybersecurity challenges, threats, and risk mitigation methods to build resiliency of the connected vehicle.
The Auto-ISAC has global representation. Its members represent more than 99 percent of light-duty vehicles on the road in North America. Members also include heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and carriers and suppliers. For more information, please visit www.automotiveisac.com and follow us @autoisac.
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About SecurityScorecard
Funded by world-class investors including Moody’s, Sequoia Capital, GV, Riverwood Capital and others, SecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings and the only service with over 1.6M+ companies continuously rated. Founded in 2013 by security and risk experts Dr. Aleksandr Yampolskiy and Sam Kassoumeh, SecurityScorecard’s patented rating technology is used by over 1,000 organizations for enterprise risk management, third-party risk management, board reporting, due diligence, and cyber insurance underwriting. SecurityScorecard continues to make the world a safer place by transforming the way companies understand, improve and communicate cybersecurity risk to their boards, employees and vendors. Every company has the universal right to their trusted and transparent Instant SecurityScorecard rating. For more information, visit securityscorecard.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
Media Contacts:
Michael Shokouhi
Auto-ISAC Business Operations and Communications
202-507-6219
michaelshokouhi@automotiveisac.com
Fehmida Bholat
SecurityScorecard
310-880-0750
fbholat@securityscorecard.io
Argo AI and Polaris Inc. Join the Auto-ISAC
Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry
Washington, DC – February 4, 2021 – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) welcomes new members Argo AI and Polaris Inc.
The inclusion of Argo AI and Polaris exemplifies the Auto-ISAC’s continued efforts to promote collaboration between technology developers, commercial vehicle companies and automobile manufacturers around vehicle cybersecurity. The Auto-ISAC was formed by automakers in August 2015 to establish a global information sharing community to promote vehicle cybersecurity.
“Argo AI’s experience in robotics and artificial intelligence, along with their continued testing and development of self-driving technology will provide an important source of information to the Auto-ISAC Membership. With the addition of Polaris, the ISAC gains an organization that not only has a long history, but also one with a wide and varied footprint that will add to the collective information to support broader information sharing,” said Kevin Tierney, Vice President Global Cybersecurity, General Motors, who serves as the Auto-ISAC’s Chairman.
The Auto-ISAC operates as a central hub to share and analyze intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks. Its secure intelligence sharing portal allows members to anonymously submit and receive information that helps them more effectively respond to cyber threats.
Summer Fowler, Chief Information Officer of Argo AI, said “At Argo, our foundational value is that safety is number one. That’s why we’re excited to join the Auto-ISAC to both learn from and contribute to the security of the sector as we continue on our mission to build self-driving technology that the public can trust.”
“As the leader in powersports, Polaris constantly innovates to deliver products that appeal and resonate with our customers, thus making it extremely important to protect them from potential cyber-related incidents,” said Mike Donoughe, Sr. Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, Polaris Inc. “Joining the Auto-ISAC will keep us connected to the current landscape, emerging trends and risk mitigation strategies while simultaneously providing related insights to the industry.”
Recently, the Auto-ISAC expanded its scope to include Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) functional areas related to the connected vehicle. The newly formed IT/OT Working Group creates a forum for technical IT and OT cybersecurity experts in the automotive industry to share actionable intelligence regarding cybersecurity challenges, threats, and risk mitigation methods to build resiliency of the connected vehicle.
The Auto-ISAC has global representation. Its members represent more than 99 percent of light-duty vehicles on the road in North America. Members also include heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and carriers and suppliers. For more information, please visit www.automotiveisac.com and follow us @autoisac.
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About Argo AI
Argo AI is a technology platform company working with leading automakers to deliver a fully integrated self-driving system that makes getting around cities safe, easy, and enjoyable for all. With global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and offices in Detroit, Palo Alto, Cranbury, NJ, Miami, Austin, Washington DC, and Munich, Germany, Argo AI has more than 1,000 employees on a mission to build self-driving technology you can trust. For more information, visit www.argo.ai.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2019 sales of $6.8 billion, Polaris’ high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com.
Media Contacts:
Michael Shokouhi
Auto-ISAC Business Operations and Communications
202-507-6219
michaelshokouhi@automotiveisac.com
Argo AI
Summer Fowler
summer@argo.ai
Polaris
Erika Frederick
Erika.Frederick@polaris.com
Auto-ISAC Partners with Upstream Security to Enhance Automotive Threat Landscape Visibility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Faye Francy, Executive Director, Auto-ISAC
fayefrancy@autoisacstage.wpengine.com
703-861-5417
Auto-ISAC Partners with Upstream Security to Enhance Automotive Threat Landscape Visibility
Washington, DC – April 23, 2020 – The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) gains a new strategic partner, Upstream Security.
The Auto-ISAC was formed by automakers in 2015 to promote collaboration between suppliers, commercial vehicle companies and automobile manufacturers around vehicle cybersecurity issues. It operates as a central hub to share and analyze intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks. The focus of the Auto-ISAC is to foster global collaboration for mitigating the risks of a cyberattack and to create a safe, efficient, secure and resilient global connected vehicle ecosystem.
The Auto-ISAC’s strategic partner program provides members the ability to collaborate with innovators, like Upstream Security, who support the emerging complexity of the automotive cybersecurity environment. The partnership between Upstream and the Auto-ISAC will help members stay informed of relevant cyberthreats, support prioritizing automotive risks and align security stakeholders to the most relevant threats.
Upstream Security was founded to empower the future of transportation by protecting connected vehicles and mobility services from cyberthreats and misuse. With its AutoThreat Intelligence and C4 Centralized Connected Car Cybersecuritysolution, Upstream unlocks the value of automotive data, ensuring that connected vehicles and mobility services are safe, secure and operating optimally.
“The inclusion of Upstream as a strategic partner increases the Auto-ISAC’s visibility and situational awareness of the threat landscape,” said Faye Francy, Executive Director of the Auto-ISAC. “Strategic partner collaboration adds a layer of richness and texture in supporting our industry and assists in building resiliency across the automotive industry.”
AutoTheat Intelligence, one of Upstream’s automotive cybersecurity products, will provide support to the Auto-ISAC’s mission in assessing the security and safety risks to vehicles and the connected car infrastructure. “As long-time contributors to the Auto-ISAC, Upstream Security is proud to join Auto-ISAC’s Strategic Partnership Program and to be able to offer Upstream’s automotive cybersecurity insights and solutions to the Auto-ISAC community” said Yoav Levy, co-founder and CEO of Upstream Security. “We believe that open collaboration and knowledge sharing is essential to the growth and success of the automotive cybersecurity realm.”
The Auto-ISAC has global representation. Its member companies represent more than 99 percent of light-duty vehicles on the road in North America, heavy-duty vehicles and commercial fleets, and carriers and suppliers. For more information please visit www.automotiveisac.com and follow us @autoisac.
The Auto-ISAC 2020 Summit will be held by General Motors on October 14-15 in Detroit, MI.
A key function of membership of the Auto-ISAC is publishing automotive cybersecurity best practice guides that cover organizational and technical aspects of vehicle cybersecurity. Each of these guides are available to the public on our website at www.automotiveisac.com.
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About Upstream Security
Upstream Security is the first cloud-based cybersecurity solution purpose-built for protecting connected vehicles and smart mobility services from cyber-threats and misuse. Upstream’s C4 platform fuses machine learning, data normalization and digital twin-profiling technologies to detect threats in real time using existing automotive data feeds. The result is unparalleled cybersecurity insights, readily available and seamlessly integrated into the customer cloud coupled with AutoThreat Intelligence, the first automotive cybersecurity threat feed in the industry. Upstream Security is privately funded by Alliance Ventures (Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi), Volvo Group, Hyundai, Nationwide Insurance, CRV, Glilot Capital Partners and Maniv Mobility.
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