ESCRYPT Cybersecurity management systems with PROOF

Mastering cybersecurity challenges

The ESCRYPT Product Security Organization Framework (PROOF) from ETAS provides a proven methodology to assess, establish, and continuously improve your cybersecurity and software update management systems. By combining benchmarks, maturity assessments, and tailored roadmaps, PROOF helps identify improvement opportunities and supports a structured, efficient path toward cybersecurity compliance.

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Your benefits

Knowledge-based

Based on global insights, benchmarks, and vast experience in auditing and security engineering.

Efficient

Holistic approach to roll out your CSMS in time and with optimal efficiency.

Comprehensive

Reliable guidance from the first readiness check to the commissioning and operation of your CSMS.

Infographic illustrating a product security organization framework for automotive cybersecurity management. Central circle labeled "Risk Management" with subcategories: threat intelligence, vulnerability management, risk assessment, risk treatment. Surrounding sections: Concept & Development, Production & Operations, Governance, Ecosystem.

Your roadmap to CSMS certification

Automotive-specific regulations make it crucial for OEMs and suppliers to set up adequate cybersecurity management systems with greatest efficiency. Our product security organization framework PROOF helps you cover cybersecurity development in five domains: governance, risk management, concept & development, production & operation, and ecosystem. Your advantage: a structured, traceable approach to achieving cybersecurity in accordance with legal and standard requirements.

55%

The share of automotive companies with a UN R 155 or ISO/SAE 21434 certification has increased from 44% in 2023 to 55% in 2024.

Automotive Cyber Maturity Report 2025

We at ETAS are proud to present the results of our fifth annual Automotive Cyber Maturity Report. With more participants from most major markets than ever before, the responses provide valuable insights into the main automotive security challenges. The report captures what cyber-mature companies do differently and what everyone else can learn from them.

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Cooperation between ETAS & KPMG

ETAS and KPMG AG offer an extensive range of instruments for supporting OEMs and suppliers in the efficient implementation of cybersecurity requirements. As a world-leading management consultancy, KPMG has special expertise in the development of information security management systems. ETAS provides the required special knowledge in automotive security and a comprehensive portfolio of engineering & consulting, software solutions and services for the protection of vehicles and fleets.

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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.