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Cybersecurity and Self-Healing Toolbox for Connected and Automated Vehicles

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Imagine if your car could feel a cyber-attack happening and automatically fix itself, like a digital immune system. It's like giving vehicles a shared brain to spot dangers and a security guard that constantly checks if the software is genuine. This ensures that self-driving cars stay safe even when hackers try to interfere with their sensors.

By the numbers
50 million
expected connected vehicles in Europe by 2026
>90%
effectiveness rate in detection of vulnerable vehicles and security breaches
>75%
increase of the mitigation rate
5
traffic and infrastructure management organizations adopting the toolbox
The business problem

What needed solving

Connected vehicles are vulnerable to cyber-attacks that can cause accidents or system failures. Current systems lack a standardized, vendor-neutral way to detect, respond to, and recover from these threats in real-time.

The solution

What was built

A vendor-agnostic toolbox including a Vehicle Security Operations Center (VSOC), an Audit Box, an Artificial Immune System, and a CCAM-specific ATT&CK matrix for threat mapping.

Audience

Who needs this

Automotive OEMsRoad Infrastructure OperatorsTraffic Management CentersCybersecurity Software Providers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Automotive Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Vehicle OEMs

If you are a vehicle manufacturer dealing with strict EU cybersecurity certification requirements — this project developed a vendor-agnostic toolbox that provides remote attestation and secure updates. This ensures your fleet remains compliant and secure across the entire value chain.

Smart Infrastructure
enterprise
Target: Road Operators

If you are a road operator dealing with the risk of malicious data affecting traffic flow — this project developed a Vehicle Security Operations Center (VSOC) and cooperative perception tools. This allows you to detect security breaches with a >90% effectiveness rate.

Cybersecurity Services
SME
Target: Automotive Security Consultants

If you are a security firm dealing with the lack of standardized threat maps for connected cars — this project developed a CCAM-specific ATT&CK matrix. This tool improves incident management and recovery for connected mobility ecosystems.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for the SELFY toolbox?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or commercial cost model is mentioned; it is a research project funded by the EU.

Can this be scaled to a large number of vehicles?

Yes, the project is designed for a market where 50 million connected vehicles are expected in Europe by 2026, using a vendor-agnostic approach to facilitate wide adoption.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not provided, though the toolbox is designed to be OEM and vendor agnostic.

How does this help with EU regulations?

The tools are designed to align with EU cybersecurity certification requirements for vehicles, helping manufacturers meet legal safety standards.

How is the toolbox integrated into existing vehicle systems?

Integration is managed via a Vehicle Security Operations Center (VSOC) that coordinates situational awareness, resilience, and trust tools.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly industry-driven with a 41% industry ratio, comprising 17 partners across 8 countries. The presence of 7 industrial partners alongside 4 universities and 4 research centers indicates a strong bridge between theoretical cybersecurity and practical automotive application, ensuring the resulting tools are commercially viable for OEMs and road operators.

How to reach the team

Contact Fundacio Eurecat in Spain for technical specifications of the VSOC toolbox.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find licensing opportunities for the SELFY resilience tools.

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