Canonical is proud to announce it has achieved the ISO 21434 certification for its Security Management System, following an extensive assessment by TÜV SÜD, a globally respected certification provider. This milestone highlights Canonical’s leadership in providing trusted and reliable open source solutions for the automotive sector. It underscores the company’s commitment to three key pillars: robust cybersecurity, alignment with global industry standards, and building a safer future for autonomous and intelligent vehicles.
As vehicles become increasingly connected, the risks of unauthorized access, remote attacks and data breaches grow significantly. ISO 21434 provides a detailed framework for managing these risks across the entire vehicle lifecycle. For OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, compliance is key to delivering products in a competitive marketplace.
Canonical’s ISO 21434 certification indicates its cybersecurity processes meet the rigorous standards needed to address evolving threats. Automotive partners can confidently integrate the company’s trusted solutions into their systems.
Canonical relied on TÜV SÜD’s deep expertise in certification and auditing to achieve ISO 21434 certification. The intensive assessment validated Canonical’s capabilities in key areas, including threat analysis, risk assessment and incident response.
The certification proves that Canonical’s cybersecurity processes comply with international standards, making it an ideal partner for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers looking to develop and deploy safer, more resilient automotive products.
The transformation of the automotive industry—with advancements in autonomous driving, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication and AI-powered systems—makes cybersecurity a top priority. Canonical’s certification aligns seamlessly with the company’s work on functional safety under ISO 26262 and contributions to initiatives like the Enabling Linux in Safety Applications (ELISA) project.
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