
Automotive cybersecurity management system assessment
Ensure your CSMS meets the requirements of UNECE R 155 to be prepared for CSMS certification to gain type approval for your vehicles.What is automotive cybersecurity management system assessment?
The introduction of the UNECE cybersecurity regulation (UNECE R155) makes cybersecurity mandatory for all new vehicles and systems. The regulation covers cybersecurity for products and the organisational environment. The UNECE regulation mandates that cybersecurity enforcement be implemented throughout the entire automotive supply chain. The assessment ensures that the requirements of UNECE R155 are met. This must be assessed and renewed at least every three years.
Why automotive cybersecurity management system assessments are important
As today's connected, automated, and autonomous vehicles become more complex, the danger of potential cyberattacks increases. To protect vehicles and components, manufacturers must focus beyond the product. They must create an organisational cybersecurity environment that enables safe and secure product development and operations.
The CSMS ensures that the appropriate security measures are in place across development, production, and post-production processes. An automotive cybersecurity management system assessment ensures that robust cybersecurity processes exist across the entire value chain.
Without evidence of a CSMS, automotive manufacturers cannot gain type approval and will be unable to sell vehicles in the EU. Consequently, Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers, and hardware and software suppliers, have evidence about their capabilities. This includes their organisational and engineering cybersecurity processes.
A CSMS assessment helps your business to reduce risk by ensuring your processes and products fulfil all cybersecurity requirements according to the UNECE cybersecurity regulation. The improvement of product development cybersecurity process efficiency also minimises time to market. By demonstrating your dedication to accurately assessing cybersecurity in line with existing regulations, the trust of your customers is also increased.
How TÜV SÜD helps you with automotive cybersecurity management system assessments
TÜV SÜD’s automotive cybersecurity management system assessment identifies whether you have a sufficient cybersecurity framework in place across the entire product lifecycle. We verify that your CSMS meets UNECE R155 requirements.
TÜV SÜD is your independent third-party service provider with over a century of automotive experience. Our experts actively participate in developing the latest cybersecurity standards, which include ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 24089. Therefore, we are always able to provide you with the most up-to-date knowledge of current and future requirements.
We also participate in relevant UNECE committees to develop regulations on cybersecurity and software updates for vehicles (such as UNECE WP.29 GRVA).
Our systematic and holistic CSMS assessment reports enable you to design and verify secure automotive components and systems for connected and automated vehicles.
What our automotive cybersecurity management system assessment services include
Our CSMS assessments provide a comprehensive audit of your cybersecurity framework against the UNECE R155.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What are the key components of a robust cybersecurity management system for vehicles?
How does the CSMS address emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities?
TÜV SÜD's cybersecurity management system assessment helps you identify whether you are achieving these goals and if any gaps require addressing.