VVDN, SecureThings ink pact for cybersecurity in connected vehicles, IoT, network & WiFi gear – ET CISO
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NEW DELHI: Homegrown IT hardware and telecom gear maker VVDN Technologies on Tuesday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SecureThings.ai to integrate cybersecurity into products and solutions for automotive, networking and Wi-Fi, Internet of Things (IoT), and Cloud globally, with an emphasis on the connected vehicle ecosystem.
The pact enables the integration of SecureThings.ai’s advanced cybersecurity solutions into automotive products and solutions designed and manufactured by VVDN for its customers, which include vehicle connectivity, in-vehicle infotainment and instrument clusters, advanced drive assistance system (ADAS) solutions, software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, network and Wi-Fi devices, IoT, and Cloud services and solutions.
The collaboration aims to ensure that VVDN meets global regulatory requirements, including the adoption of ISO 21434 standards for cybersecurity in the automotive industry.
The companies will jointly offer cybersecurity services such as intrusion detection and protection, threat intelligence, red team-as-a-service, and the companies will jointly set up a security research lab.
“By integrating SecureThings.ai’s cutting-edge Cybersecurity expertise, we aim to set new benchmarks in safeguarding connected vehicles and IoT ecosystems. With the landscape of automotive connectivity rapidly evolving and stringent cybersecurity regulations like R 155/156 and AIS 189/190 in India coming into play, it’s crucial to fortify every device on the vehicle with robust cyber assurance,” said Vivek Bansal – Co-founder and President of VVDN Technologies.
Pune-headquartered SecureThings.ai offers AI/ML-powered real-time protection and threat intelligence solutions that protect vehicles throughout their lifecycle.
“We empower OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to combat cyber threats and effectively adhere to evolving regulatory standards. Collaborating with VVDN, known for its extensive product engineering prowess and esteemed OEM partnerships, not only strengthens our market position but also enhances VVDN’s capabilities as a leading secure devices provider,” said Vishal Bajpai, Co-Founder and CEO of SecureThings.ai.