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Friday, February 10, 2017

Capgemini Unveils Latest Cybersecurity Product for Automotive IoT

Capgemini has launched a new offer designed to enhance the security of connected vehicles, vehicle manufacturing plants and the enterprise IT systems of automotive brands.

The offer combines the expertise of the Group’s global automotive, cybersecurity and consultancy teams, including its wholly-owned subsidiary Sogeti, along with its worldwide network of Security Operations Centers (SOCs). It provides a comprehensive offer for car manufacturers and suppliers to help prevent, detect and respond to possible cybersecurity threats.

Kai Grambow, Global Head of Automotive at Capgemini, said, “Everyone working for a car company has now realized how important cybersecurity is, from those on the shop floor right the way to the CEO. Failure to prevent an attack could mean mass recalls, lost revenue, regulatory fines and even risks to customer safety. Much of the focus to date has been on safeguarding IT systems, which is difficult enough, but as automotive brands are increasingly working with connected ‘things’ like factory robots and millions of connected car parts the complexity of staying secure is mind-boggling.”

The launch comes at a time when the automotive industry faces an unprecedented and unique cybersecurity challenge. As cars are becoming more advanced and increasingly connected, they are built with hundreds of sensors and many onboard individual computers controlling everything from steering to the headlights. Together they expose a multitude of entry points for hackers to gain access and control. It is not just the car that is vulnerable. With automotive manufacturing plants now increasingly connected there are potential targets too.

Mike Turner, Global cybersecurity Chief Operating Officer at Capgemini said: “At Capgemini, we have considerable experience in helping our clients to secure connected devices and their operational infrastructure. We see this new offer bringing the full power of our Cybersecurity capabilities to help our automotive clients secure their business.”

The new offer from Capgemini supports manufacturers and suppliers looking to minimize cybersecurity risks for the connected car, as well as in manufacturing plants and across enterprise IT systems.

The offer also gives organizations access to Capgemini’s network of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) worldwide as well as SOCs that offer specific monitoring of vehicle and manufacturing events. These are staffed by teams of specialists and can act as a dedicated or shared team to an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or supplier. The offer significantly reduces the need for automotive companies to invest time, resources and budget in developing and building their own SOCs, says Capgemini.

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