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Secure Over-the-Air (OTA) ECU Firmware Upgrades
Background
OTA firmware updates must be seamless and invisible for car owners. But that ease-of-use can’t translate into “easy to breach.” This communications channel is a prime attack vector for hackers seeking to reprogram critical ECUs, take control of the vehicle, and steal OEM firmware.
How Thirdwayv counters the threat
Thirdwayv offers a secure over-the-air (OTA) firmware upgrade. It comes as an AUTomotive Open System Architecture (Autosar) app, responsible for verifying new firmware signature and authentication.
Full and differential OTA upgrades are both available. We guarantee OTA security by using the cloud, car, and/or user-as authentication factors.
Additionally, you can upgrade the OTA app via the Controller Area Network (CAN) or Ethernet bus. You also have the option of running directly on either the electronic control unit (ECU), or on the ECU domain controller.
The app meets stringent automotive safety and security requirements. That’s because we leverage our proven IoT connectivity experience in the healthcare marketplace – where some of the most demanding, safety-critical applications are already in place.
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