Developing novel security model for automotive SoCs for ETAS Embedded Systems Canada Inc.

Exploring advanced cybersecurity approaches that help protect next-generation automotive electronics while maintaining high system performance

Dushyant Puri and Bassim Elhassan, SMART Centre

About ETAS Embedded Systems Canada Inc.

ETAS Embedded Systems Canada Inc., part of the Bosch Group, develops software, security and embedded solutions for the automotive industry. The company supports the development of technologies that power modern vehicle systems, including advanced driver-assistance and connected vehicle applications.

The challenge

Modern vehicles rely on increasingly complex electronic systems that must balance performance, reliability and security. As automotive systems-on-chip become more powerful and interconnected, there is a growing need for security solutions that protect critical functions without negatively affecting system performance.

Approach

• Collaborated with Conestoga’s SMART Centre to investigate automotive cybersecurity solutions
• Explored security approaches for automotive systems-on-chip and embedded systems
• Evaluated methods for protecting critical vehicle electronics and communications
• Assessed the impact of security measures on system performance
• Investigated approaches suitable for advanced automotive applications

Results

• Explored a novel security model for automotive electronics
• Generated findings related to the effectiveness of the proposed approach
• Evaluated the balance between security requirements and system performance
• Provided technical insights to support future product development
• Established a foundation for continued research in automotive cybersecurity

Why it matters

• Supports the development of safer and more secure vehicles
• Helps address emerging cybersecurity challenges in the automotive sector
• Contributes to the protection of advanced vehicle technologies
• Balances security needs with the performance demands of modern automotive systems
• Advances research and innovation in connected and intelligent transportation technologies

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We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).