Thales’ Leading Position in Connectivity & Cybersecurity to Bring Trust to the Next Wave of Connected Cars
July 08 2021 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
- Connected cars offer improved user comfort and safety, while
helping the environment, but connectivity and cybersecurity are
pre-requisites to unleash their full potential.
- Thales brings decades of digital security expertise in critical
sectors (such as aerospace, transport, defense) to support the
business challenges of car manufacturers.
- Thales offers robust, proven cybersecurity solutions and
services to secure connected cars as well as compliance with
regulations to ensure drivers’ data privacy.
Car manufacturers require reliable connectivity and
cybersecurity solutions to bring more convenience and secure
services for drivers, passengers and automotive players. To build
securely connected solutions and meet the requirements of new
regulations such as UNECE WP29 *, carmakers can rely on Thales.
With more than 20 years’ experience in automotive connectivity and
cybersecurity, Thales is supporting them in the delivery of the
trusted car of the future.
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To offer users a safe and pleasant driving experience, connected
car need to communicate with their environment, other vehicles,
road infrastructure and the car makers’ network. Thales offers a
secure connectivity solution to bring drivers, passengers and
maintenance teams greater access to useful information.
Connectivity is provided by wireless modules that transmit and/or
receive data, through specific high-speed and low latency
transmission. Furthermore, the connected car can have its own
digital identity thanks to an automotive-grade embedded SIM (eSIM)
to identify itself on the network and verify the integrity of the
data it transmits. The eSIMs also simplify logistics since the
connectivity service providers can be activated after the vehicle
has been manufactured or any time during its lifetime.
* UNECE WP.29 is the United Nations Economic Commission for
Europe (UNECE) World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle
Regulations
This seamless connectivity management solution enables drivers
and passengers to access a variety of global in-car services, such
as eCall (automatic EU emergency call in case of an accident),
remote software updates and smoother recall actions.
To ensure a high degree of security, Thales supports steadfast
cyber security infrastructures through advanced consulting
services, strong digital authentication and encryption mechanisms.
This makes it possible to protect access to the car and the data it
generates or receives, send secure updates and only allow access to
authorized actors during the lifetime of a vehicle. Thales Security
Operation Centres (SOC) further enable car manufacturers to keep a
close eye on their fleet of vehicles, secure their data, and detect
and respond immediately to potential cyber threats.
“Since connecting the very first car 25 years ago, Thales has
been supporting car makers in their digital transformation to build
and secure connected cars. Thales benefits from strong
relationships with many car manufacturers and connectivity
providers, enabling a thorough understanding of current needs and
the market evolution. Today we are not only able to offer the car
industry innovative connectivity solutions, but also to build
together the best automotive cybersecurity solutions, so people can
trust and rely on their vehicles.” Christine Caviglioli,
VP Automotive at Thales
“By combining the cybersecurity expertise of Thales and the
connectivity solutions from our digital business, Thales is
positioned as a leader on the value chain of connectivity and
cybersecurity to serve the automotive industry. Our ambition is to
support Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs in accelerating their secure
digital transformation and path towards fully autonomous vehicles.”
Jean-Marie Letort, VP Cybersecurity, Consulting & Operations
at Thales
In light of this unique always-on vehicle connectivity offer,
Juniper Research recently presented Thales with its “2021 Best
Automotive Connectivity Solution” award.
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced
technologies, investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations –
connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and
quantum computing – to build a confident future crucial for the
development of our societies. The Group provides its customers –
businesses, organisations and governments – in the defense,
aeronautics, space, transport, and digital identity and security
domains with solutions, services and products that help them fulfil
their critical role, consideration for the individual being the
driving force behind all decisions.
Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2020 the Group
generated sales of €17 billion.
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