ESCRYPT Automotive penetration testing

Pentesting: practical security testing from the attacker‘s point of view

ESCRYPT Automotive penetration testing simulates cyberattacks on automotive systems to identify potential security gaps. As connected and automated mobility continues to expand, stronger cybersecurity standards are becoming increasingly important. Penetration testing helps verify the resilience of vehicle networks and ECUs while strengthening protection against evolving threats.

Engineers performing automotive cybersecurity testing using vehicle simulation tools

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Leverage years of expertise and continuous training in automotive penetration testing.

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Custom solutions

Receive customized tests for individual components, ECUs, HiL/SiL setups, and entire vehicles.

Automotive pentesting: identify potential security gaps

The flowchart illustrates a comprehensive penetration testing process: device setup, analysis of device structure, identification and investigation of attack points, and generation of penetration test report. Ongoing consultation with the client ensures effective security testing at every stage. — Comprehensive penetration testing process: from initial view to final report.

Penetration testing, often called pentesting for short, is one of the most common and most effective methods for testing the effectiveness of protective measures and identifying unknown security gaps. Working from the attacker’s point of view, the testing experts discover weak points and possible execution errors, which may be caused by faulty technical implementation, deviations from the security concept, or problematic interactions among system or third-party components.

In the automotive sector, automotive penetration tests are typically used to test individual ECUs, several ECUs in a network, or even complete vehicle platforms. ETAS’ pentesters simulate cyberattacks on automotive systems and identify potential security gaps.

UN R155

This comprehensive testing approach ensures top cybersecurity for the entire vehicle, meeting strict international automotive cybersecurity regulations like UN R155.

Knowledge base

Practical guidance and expertise– our Knowledge Base is your central hub for in-depth insights into automotive software and engineering and provides you with practical information for your success.