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ISO/SAE 21434

ISO/SAE 21434 certification mark issued by TÜV NORD CERT GmbH

Cybersecurity in the automotive sector with the quality standard ISO / SAE 21434

Vehicles are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. With their wireless interfaces, they are already leaving the door wide open for potential attackers to gain access to the vehicle’s internal network. This could pose a significant threat to the safety of passengers and the general public. The planned Wireless Vehicle Infrastructure presents further challenges for security managers.

The UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) has therefore established rules for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers to enhance cybersecurity in the automotive sector. These require a comprehensive safety assessment of all aspects: processes and IT systems, the product itself, and the entire guaranteed service life of the vehicle.

The newly established process-oriented standard ISO/SAE 21434 "Road Vehicles – Cyber Security Engineering" focuses on the security of all electrical, and above all electronic, systems throughout the entire life cycle of a vehicle.

Cybersecurity in the automotive sector, and the ISO/SAE 21434 standard in particular, therefore affects market participants at every stage of a vehicle’s development: from design, manufacture and placing on the market right through to the end user.

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Target group

  • Vehicle manufacturers
  • Suppliers of hardware and/or software-based components or systems
  • Engineering service providers
  • Software and ICT infrastructure service providers

At TÜV NORD CERT, we are experts with extensive experience in cybersecurity and would be happy to support you through the ISO/SAE 21434 certification process. Do you have any questions about the requirements and/or the structure of the standard? Then please get in touch with us.

Benefits of certification according to ISO/SAE 21434

  • The standard forms the basis for demonstrating compliance with UN ECE 155/156.
  • The test criteria are relevant to the automotive industry. The testing and reporting procedures are standardised.
  • Objective verification by TÜV NORD CERT demonstrates to customers and business partners that you meet the requirements of the standard.
  • The proactive identification and elimination of digital security vulnerabilities reduces risks and lowers costs.
  • Minimising the risk of errors also helps to prevent damage to your reputation.
  • Your performance, quality and security, as well as your customer focus, become visible to outsiders.
  • You will receive valuable feedback from the security experts at TÜV NORD CERT to help you further develop your learning organisation.
  • With certification, you also demonstrate that you are continuously working to improve your security standards against cybercrime.

Audit process for ISO/SAE 21434 certification

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Enquiries & Quotes

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Commissioning of TÜV NORD

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Stage 1 audit: Assessment of readiness for certification

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Stage 2 audit: Certification audit

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Certificate issuance

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TÜV NORD CERT can offer its services to you all over the world. We are a globally recognised IATF contract partner and work with an international network of experts. We provide our clients with tailored support, drawing on our high level of technical expertise across a wide range of certification projects. Thanks to the necessary accreditations and recognitions, we are able to conduct audits and certifications in accordance with the requirements of IATF 16949 and other management system standards. For your certification, we deploy both internationally assembled audit teams and local teams.

FAQ on ISO/SAE 21434 certification

Certification to ISO/SAE 21434 applies to all OEMs, system integrators and suppliers in the automotive industry.

Although TISAX® is also aimed at OEM suppliers, the audit does not focus on the product itself, but rather on the organisation in question, along with its interfaces and processes. ISO/SAE 21434 is more comprehensive. It fills the gaps and can also be easily integrated into an existing management system.

ISO/SAE 21434 applies to all (connected) systems, software and hardware, as well as components in the automotive industry.

Compliance with UN ECE 155/156 – that is, the mandatory demonstration of a cybersecurity management system for the automotive sector – has been required since 1 January 2022. Compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 is one way of demonstrating this.

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TÜV NORD CERT is an internationally recognised and reliable partner for testing and certification services. Our experts and auditors possess in-depth knowledge and are all permanently employed by TÜV NORD. This ensures independence, impartiality and continuity in the support we provide to our clients. The benefit for you is clear: our auditors accompany and support the development of your business and provide you with objective feedback.

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