ðŸĒ Overview of AUTOCRYPT

 

ðŸĒ Overview of AUTOCRYPT

AUTOCRYPT is a leading automotive and mobility cybersecurity company based in Seoul, South Korea. It provides end-to-end security solutions for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), V2X communication, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

  • Founded: 2019 (spun off from Penta Security Systems)

  • Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea

  • Global Offices: Germany, USA, Canada, Japan, China, Singapore

  • Vision: To build a safe and trusted future of mobility

  • Slogan: "We Secure Future Mobility"





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🚗 Core Business Areas

AUTOCRYPT delivers security across the entire automotive ecosystem, from in-vehicle components to external networks and infrastructure. Its solutions comply with global regulatory standards such as:

  • ISO/SAE 21434

  • UN Regulations R155 & R156

  • UNECE WP.29

🔐 Key Products and Solutions

1. AutoCrypt V2X

  • Secure V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communications

  • Supports multiple PKI systems: SCMS (US), CCMS (EU), C‑SCMS (China)

  • High-speed certificate verification (2,500 per second)

2. AutoCrypt IVS (In-Vehicle System)

  • Embedded firewall and intrusion detection system

  • Compatible with AUTOSAR, CAN, and legacy ECU setups

  • Protects internal vehicle communications

3. AutoCrypt HSM

  • Hardware Security Module (HSM) for ECUs

  • Provides secure boot, flash protection, access control

  • ISO 26262 & ASPICE Level 2 certified

4. AutoCrypt PKI

  • Public Key Infrastructure for V2X, EV charging, and secure OTA

  • Issues and manages X.509 certificates for secure communication

5. AutoCrypt KEY

  • Cryptographic key management system for the manufacturing process

  • Ensures secure key generation, storage, and distribution for ECUs and automotive components

6. AutoCrypt CSTP & Fuzzer

  • Cybersecurity test platforms, including penetration testing and fuzzing

  • Helps OEMs comply with WP.29 and type approval testing


ðŸĪ Major Partnerships and Deployments

AUTOCRYPT has collaborated with leading companies and public projects, including:

  • Hitachi Solutions (Japan) – Joint V2X & in-vehicle security offerings

  • MicroNova (Germany) – Development of automated cybersecurity testing platforms

  • Hyundai, Cohda Wireless, VinCSS, Bayanat (UAE) – Various deployment projects

  • Smart city pilots in South Korea: Hwaseong K-City, Jeju, Ulsan


🏅 Awards & Recognition

AUTOCRYPT has received multiple prestigious recognitions, such as:

  • 2019 – TU-Automotive Awards: Best Auto Cybersecurity Product

  • 2020 – Tech Breakthrough: Automotive Cybersecurity Company of the Year

  • 2021 – Forbes Asia “100 to Watch”

  • 2022–2024 – Red Herring Top 100, CLEPA Innovation Awards, IoT Security Gold, Ride-Hailing Tech Innovation Awards


🌐 Global Expansion & Investment

  • Series A funding: ~$15 million (2021)

  • Series B funding: ~$25.2 million (2022), company valued at ~$120 million

  • Expanding influence across Europe, North America, and Asia with increasing demand for cybersecurity in software-defined vehicles


🚀 Strategic Focus & Future Outlook

AUTOCRYPT is focused on securing the future of autonomous, electric, and software-defined vehicles by addressing key regulatory and security challenges:

  • Full compliance with WP.29, ISO/SAE standards

  • Expansion of PKI infrastructure for global V2X deployments

  • Enhanced OTA (Over-The-Air) security frameworks

  • Development of cloud-integrated testing platforms for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers

  • Promoting secure e-mobility ecosystems including EV charging networks


📌 Summary

AUTOCRYPT is a cutting-edge company that offers complete cybersecurity solutions across the automotive supply chain.
From securing in-vehicle systems to external communications like V2X and EV charging, AUTOCRYPT plays a vital role in making the future of mobility safe, secure, and scalable.

It is considered one of the key enablers of smart, connected, and autonomous mobility, working closely with global OEMs, governments, and smart cities.

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