VicOne Wins ‘Automotive Cybersecurity Solution of the Year’ From AutoTech Breakthrough Awards

Annual awards program recognizes innovation in automotive and transportation technologies around the globe

TOKYO — VicOne, an automotive cybersecurity solutions leader, today announced its Smart Cockpit Protection has been selected as “Automotive Cybersecurity Solution of the Year” in the annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards. This marks VicOne’s second consecutive win, following last year’s recognition for its EV Charging System Protection.

VicOne’s Smart Cockpit Protection empowers OEMs, suppliers, insurance companies, and marketplace app providers to securely innovate confidently with accurate, scalable, and thorough protection in the AI-powered smart cockpit era. It shields GenAI-based applications from data leaks caused by AI prompt injection, unsecure output, or unsecure third-party plug-ins. It also protects car owners from car theft, remote control hijacks, and privacy breaches.

Recognized for providing value, ease of use, functionality and innovation, VicOne’s Smart Cockpit Protection empowers OEMs to focus on developing innovative LLM applications without the burden of security concerns. Key features include:

• Time-to-Market Acceleration: Tailored specifically for the automotive industry, addresses all smart cockpit risks in one comprehensive package to streamline purchases and eliminate delays.
• In-Vehicle AI Guardian: Protects LLM applications from sensitive data leaks.
• Browser Defense: Prevents data exfiltration via phishing attacks.
• Risky App Detection: Safeguards personally identifiable information (PII) across IVI systems and car companion mobile apps.
• Comprehensive App Scan: Detects malware, viruses, APK weaknesses, APK vulnerabilities, and malicious AI plug-ins, ensuring app safety before reaching app stores.
• 24/7 Data Monitoring: Scans the dark web and other parts of the internet for leaks of customer PII and automotive-related data, such as VINs.

With these features and more, VicOne enables OEMs to enhance their customer offerings with innovative services built on a secure foundation and to monetize cybersecurity measures to unlock new revenue streams.

Safeguarding every aspect of the smart cockpit with VicOne’s award-winning solution

“As the landscape of software-defined vehicles evolves, safeguarding user data is paramount. For automakers, the challenge lies in balancing exceptional user experience with robust security. At VicOne, we empower OEMs to innovate LLM applications without compromising on user convenience or security,” said Max Cheng, CEO, VicOne. “We’re honored to be the recipient of this award from AutoTech Breakthrough and we’ll continue to enhance our solutions to deliver a flexible, dynamic strategy to help the automotive industry navigate the complexities of real-world usage effectively in the AI-powered cockpit era.”

The mission of the annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of automotive and transportation technology categories, including Autonomous Driving, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles, Engine Tech, Automotive Cybersecurity, Telematics, Sensor Technology, Fleet Management, Traffic Tech, and more. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from over 15 countries around the world.

“VicOne’s comprehensive solutions address all smart cockpit risks in one package, eliminating separate purchases, testing complexities, and time-to-market delays. In the new connected car landscape, the automotive industry loses billions of dollars to data leaks annually. As smart cockpits evolve, traditional static methods can’t keep pace with the myriad of scenarios, potentially stifling service access and diminishing user experience,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, AutoTech Breakthrough. “VicOne’s flexible, dynamic strategy effectively balances security with user experience. Their Smart Cockpit Protection solution is a game-changer for tackling smart cockpit risks by pinpointing and blocking malicious applications and malicious AI plug-ins. Congratulations on winning ‘Automotive Cybersecurity Solution of the Year’!”

About VicOne

With a vision to secure the vehicles of tomorrow, VicOne delivers a broad portfolio of cybersecurity software and services for the automotive industry. Purpose-built to address the rigorous needs of automotive manufacturers and suppliers, VicOne solutions are designed to secure and scale with the specialized demands of the modern vehicle. As a Trend Micro subsidiary, VicOne is powered by a solid foundation in cybersecurity drawn from Trend Micro’s 30+ years in the industry, delivering unparalleled automotive protection and deep security insights that enable our customers to build secure as well as smart vehicles. For more information, visit vicone.com.

About AutoTech Breakthrough Awards

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in automotive technologies, services, companies and products. The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AutoTech companies and solutions in categories including Connected Car, Electric Vehicles, Engine Tech, Automotive CyberSecurity, Sensor Technology, Traffic Tech, Vehicle Telematics, and more. For more information, visit AutoTechBreakthrough.com.

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