Argus Cyber Security, the Israel-based automotive cybersecurity provider, has opened a penetration testing lab in metro Detroit. The new test center enables Argus to meet the growing demand from North American OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for local cybersecurity penetration testing services.
As vehicles become ever more connected and software-dependent, vehicle manufacturers are taking steps to meet the regional regulation requirements and ensure their products are protected against cyber threats. Penetration testing is a common technique for identifying vulnerabilities in software and hardware throughout the development lifecycle. In this context, U.S. vehicle manufacturers conduct penetration testing to validate and verify that their vehicles and components meet automotive cybersecurity regulations and standards.
“To meet the rising need for automotive cybersecurity solutions among OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, Argus is expanding its service operations in the North American market,” says Yehuda Kaufman, vice president of consulting and research at Argus. “Our new penetration testing lab in Detroit will make it easier for local companies to take advantage of our extensive cybersecurity knowledge and top-notch testing capabilities, while also helping them accelerate project timelines.”
Argus’ new penetration testing lab is designed to provide the resources, knowledge, and testing infrastructure required to test hardware and software components. These local capabilities will help OEMs and Tier 1s meet tight production timelines and avoid time-consuming and costly logistics. Already up and running, the lab uses proven methods and processes of Argus’ existing penetration testing labs in Europe, Japan, and Korea.
The company says it offers a “comprehensive and modular automotive penetration testing service” comprising several packages, including ECU-Level penetration testing, vehicle-level penetration testing, code review, and automated fuzz testing packages.
At the component level, the penetration testing service detects and reports vulnerabilities in an ECU’s interfaces, communications channels, and security measures. Argus’ fuzz testing tool enables automated and scalable penetration testing of ECUs and other systems, helping Argus researchers find zero-day vulnerabilities and configuration errors quickly and efficiently.
Founded in 2014, Argus is headquartered in Israel, with offices in the U.S., Germany, France, Japan, and Korea.
