New Delhi: Tata Elxsi and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have collaborated to develop an Automotive Cyber Security Solution under their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration leverages Tata Elxsi’s expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, software-defined vehicles (SDV), and electric vehicle solutions, along with IISc’s advanced research capabilities.
The partnership aims to address cybersecurity challenges arising from complex in-vehicle sensor networks and software advancements in modern vehicles. With increased vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-anything (V2X) connectivity, there are greater risks of theft, remote control, tampering, and data breaches. Simultaneously, IISc researchers are focusing on automotive vehicle technology, network security, and other critical systems.
The joint effort will concentrate on security and threat detection in connected vehicles, utilising AI and ML-based intrusion detection. Their goal is to prevent and detect potential security threats and anomalies, while also providing insights into future threats.
Manoj Raghavan, CEO and MD of Tata Elxsi, emphasised the importance of cybersecurity in the automotive industry’s future. He said, “In the Connected vehicles space, we have made substantial investments to improve our solution stacks for Autonomous vehicles via our ADAS programme, SDV architecture, and the like… With IISc’s partnership focusing on Cybersecurity solutions and products, we are sure our clients and automakers can build safer, more resilient vehicles while providing peace of mind to end customers.”
Prof G Rangarajan, Director of IISc, highlighted the growing cybersecurity threats in today’s digital world and said, “At IISc, we are always keen on academia-industry partnerships that can help address such challenges. We are excited to join hands with Tata Elxsi to foster innovations in this important domain of security of connected automotive vehicles.”
Prof Rajesh Sundaresan, Dean of the Division of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Sciences at IISc, emphasised the complexity of designing safe in-vehicle networks, and said, “A modern car easily has upwards of 3,000 chips sensing and controlling the car’s operation… This partnership brings together IISc’s strengths in cyber-physical systems security and Tata Elxsi’s strengths in design and technology to enable safe, secure, and connected mobility.”
