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Enable secure, compliant, and scalable diagnostics in the field

From Diagnostic Complexity to Secure Global Deployment

Modern vehicle diagnostics are becoming harder to manage as software orientated functions, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory obligations continue to grow. For OHW customers, the challenge is no longer only enabling diagnostic access – it is doing so in a way that supports maintenance workflows while enforcing secure, controlled access for diagnostic users at scale.

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ETAS addresses this challenge with a secure-by-design diagnostic platform based on established standards such as ODX (Open Diagnostic Data Exchange). The platform combines diagnostic data, controlled access, and role-based permissions in one scalable foundation.

Integrated authentication and authorization mechanisms – including role-based access control and certificate-based security – allow vehicle diagnostics to be opened only to the right users, with the right permissions, at the right time. This supports differentiated access models for dealers, service partners, and independent workshops while maintaining control over sensitive vehicle functions.

The platform is designed for practical rollout: from pilot projects to global deployment. ETAS also supports the surrounding toolchain with simplified authoring tools and easy-to-use diagnostic tools, helping teams reduce implementation effort while staying ready for evolving requirements such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

Key challenges

Rising diagnostics complexity

Software-driven vehicle systems make diagnostics more complex in terms of management, validation, and scaling across service ecosystems.

Access must stay secure

Regulations require vehicle functions and diagnostic interfaces to be accessible, but only under controlled conditions.

Security vs. usability conflict

Access must be open enough for maintenance, yet restricted enough to prevent misuse and unauthorized operations.

High effort with existing tools

Many current solutions are difficult to deploy globally and lack built-in governance for secure access management.

ETAS security tools: Intelligent solutions for proactive defense

Cloud-Hosted Diagnostics Solution

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Cloud-Hosted Diagnostics Solution

Multi-platform diagnostic tool that provides always-up-to-date online diagnostics via a lightweight client application.

Vehicle Analytics and Intelligence Solution

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Vehicle Analytics and Intelligence Solution

Comprehensive, domain-specific data analytics platform designed to address the critical challenge of data fragmentation in the automotive industry.

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Secure diagnostics should not become a deployment bottleneck. With a standards-based platform and built-in access governance, we help customers enable service access faster, stay compliant, and reduce cybersecurity overhead across the vehicle lifecycle.

Marcus Cardosa, Product Manager Diagnostics, ETAS

Key benefits

Secure diagnostics by design

Built-in authentication and authorization help protect vehicle functions without adding external security layers.

Compliance readiness out of the box

Supports regulatory requirements for secure access and controlled diagnostics, including CRA-related needs.

Scalable from pilot to global rollout

Enables a consistent diagnostic access model across regions, users, and service networks.

Lower lifecycle effort and cost

Reduces the operational burden of implementing and maintaining secure diagnostics infrastructure.

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.

Is your Off-Highway business geared for cyber resilience?

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Is your Off-Highway business geared for cyber resilience?

The regulatory landscape for Off-Highway vehicles in changing. Learn how how to leverage best practises and avoid unnecessary costs with our expert approach to securing your Off-Highway product for the long haul.

Our local experts - strong service, always on your side

Rob Cheesey

Rob Cheesey, Solution Design Director for Security, Diagnostics and Repair
Solution Design Director for Diagnostics

Rob Cheesey

As Solution Design I believe customer success starts with listening to our customers needs and challenges, taking those and searching for suitable solutions from our comprehensive ETAS portfolio. My focus is building life-time customer partnerships.

By embedding system resilience and intelligence into a vehicle’s core, we deliver on our 'Secured Product Uptime' promise, ensuring “the product” can run longer and smarter. My focus is building life-time partnerships with our customers, designing solutions that build confidence and ongoing long-term success .

Daniel Schliebner

Daniel Schliebner
Head of Diagnostic & Cybersecurity Germany / North Europe

Daniel Schliebner

We from ETAS are more than a supplier; I see us as your dedicated strategic partner and enabler of innovation. My team and I are helping our partners in the Off-Highway industry navigate complex regulatory challenges like the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). We have a proven history of leadership, having guided European automotive OEMs in building their CSMS to meet UN R-155 right from the start.

It is this same commitment and industry-leading expertise that my team and I bring directly to you, right here in our region.

Pravin Wadghule

Pravin Wadghule
Regional Solution Field Manager, ETAS India

Pravin Wadghule

We`re always on your side -bringing end-to-end, state-of-the-art diagnostics and technical information solutions that keep workshops productive and customers statisfied. We take ownership from strategy to delivery, while continuously improving costs, quality and support user experience. By working closely with our customers as long term partners, we ensure reliable outcomes that drive efficiency, uptime, and business growth.

Franck Stubbe

Franke Stubbe, Regional Solution Field manager
Regional Solution Field manager, ETAS Frankreich

Franck Stubbe

With over 20 years in Automotive Diagnostics and Information Solutions,  I know that sustainable success is fundamentally built upon strong partnerships and close collaboration with my customers. My guiding principle is that my customer’s success is my own and I’m deeply committed to understanding their individual objectives and providing the dedicated support required to achieve them. Let's shape the future together.

Geoff Mee

ETAS local expert Geoff Mee, Director of Applications
Director of Applications, ETAS

Geoff Mee

Building strategic partnerships with our automotive clients to ensuring their success is my mission: across North America, we help OEMs modernize vehicle diagnostics to maximize operational readiness and serviceability, while ensuring security and compliance are built in from the start. Acting as a trusted advisor, my focus is to collaborate closely with the customer to support them achieving their long-term strategic goals.

Yasuaki Nishimura

Yasuyuki Nishimura
Regional Solution Field Manager, ETAS Japan

Yasuaki Nishimura

As a Solution Field Manager in the Security, Information & Diagnostics department at ETAS Japan, I support providing innovative solutions for automotive lifecycle management. ETAS Japan prides itself on a "customer-first" approach and flexible responsiveness. By deeply understanding our customers' individual challenges and promptly delivering optimal solutions and high-quality support tailored to their needs, we contribute to their business growth.

Should you have any challenges regarding the state-of-the-art technology related to vehicle diagnostics that encompass the entire vehicle lifecycle, and the enhancement of cybersecurity, please feel free to contact us.

Yuanlin LUO

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Regional Solution Field Manager, ETAS China

Yuanlin LUO

In an era of software-defined vehicles, we provide **end-to-end, OEM-grade diagnostic solutions** designed to bridge the gap between complex vehicle architectures and seamless serviceability. Facing coming era of AI-defined vehicles, we provide AI-agent intelligent solution to facilitate vehicle life-cycle health management from R&D , manufacture to after-sales.

To partners and customers, our global presence support them in regards to global scalability and our China experience helps them to quickly empowered with innovative diag solution

Geraldine Betts

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People Lead Manchester, ÉTAS United Kingdom

Geraldine Betts

Thirty years of developing diagnostic software and leading projects has taught me that while technology changes, commitment shouldn't. As we tackle today's complex automotive challenges, our team's priority remains our customers. We combine our diverse talents to engineer high-quality solutions that keep your vehicles moving forward.

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