This collaboration aims to address critical security challenges in the automotive industry while aligning with the objectives of the EU Chips Act.
As the automotive industry evolves toward software-defined vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving, cybersecurity is becoming ever more critical. Vehicles are now interconnected ecosystems, generating and transmitting vast amounts of data in real time.
While this transformation creates new opportunities it also exposes vehicles to cyber threats that could compromise safety, privacy, and operational integrity.
Xiphera, a Finnish company specialising in secure and optimised cryptographic IP cores for SoCs and FPGAs, has developed a range of hardware-based security solutions, built entirely in-house, that safeguard critical systems against data breaches, unauthorised access, and the emerging quantum computing threat.
Through this partnership, automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can now integrate Xiphera’s cryptographic IP into their digital twin models on the Siemens platform. This integration will allow for early-stage security validation, ensuring that vehicles are secure by design before a single component hits the production line.
With the rise of quantum computing, traditional encryption methods face obsolescence. Xiphera’s xQlave PQC solution can future-proof automotive security systems by providing quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms, protecting vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications and sensitive onboard data.
Software-based security is often vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. Xiphera’s hardware-level cryptographic cores including AES, RSA, ECC, and PQC algorithms offer high-performance, tamper-proof protection. This is critical for safeguarding components like ECUs, telematics units, and battery management systems in electric vehicles.
Automotive manufacturers face increasing pressure to meet global cybersecurity regulations such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE WP.29. Xiphera’s cryptographic IP helps automotive suppliers meet these stringent requirements while preparing for upcoming regulations under the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
As cars become increasingly connected, secure boot and firmware protection are vital. Xiphera’s IP cores ensure that only authenticated firmware can run on automotive systems, preventing malicious code injections that could compromise vehicle safety.
aAdvanced driver-assistance systems process vast amounts of sensor data in real time, often requiring secure computation. Xiphera’s cryptographic accelerators support confidential computing frameworks, enabling safer and more reliable ADAS operations.
The partnership between Siemens Cre8Ventures and Xiphera also supports the EU Chips Act goal of enhancing Europe’s technological sovereignty and reducing dependency on non-EU suppliers in critical sectors like semiconductors and automotive.
Xiphera’s fully in-house designed IP cores align with the Chips Act’s emphasis on local innovation, data sovereignty, and supply chain resilience.
The Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace is designed to accelerate innovation by fostering partnerships between startups, industry leaders, and academic institutions. By welcoming Xiphera into this ecosystem, Siemens is not only expanding its security portfolio but also helping the automotive industry to address some of its most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
