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ISO/SAE 21434: Setting the Standard for Automotive Cybersecurity
Understanding the ISO/SAE 21434 draft standard and Upstream Security’s solutions for effective compliance in the realm of automotive cybersecurity. Why was this automotive SAE cybersecurity standard needed?…

- Aftersales & Management
- Threat Intelligence
- VSOC
Upstream – $30M Series B for Shifting into High Gear
We launched Upstream in early 2017 with a mission to make connected vehicles safe and secure at a time when the automotive industry is seeing…

- Cybersecurity
- Threat Intelligence
- VSOC
How to Protect Against Telematics Server Attacks
Misconfigured reporting server gave hackers direct access to sensitive data In May 2018, a bug led to a major security threat affecting CalAmp, a telematics…

- Compliance
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Intelligence
How to Mitigate Keyless Entry Attacks
Hackers-Turned-Car-Thieves Exploit Keyless Entry Systems In 2019, hackers stole a BMW worth more than $100,000, without having to go to the trouble of breaking into…

- Compliance
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Intelligence
Automotive Cyber Incidents in H1 2019 Already Surpass All of 2018
As the number of connected vehicles on the road increases, along with the use of smart mobility services, we see a continued growth in the…

- Telematics-based insurance
- Threat Intelligence
- VSOC
How to Protect Against Remote Multi-Vehicle Attacks
Hacker Gains Access to Thousands of Cars Worldwide In April 2019, a hacker gained access to thousands of cars around the world via a location…

- Cybersecurity
- Telematics-based insurance
- VSOC
How to Protect Against Hacks on Car Sharing Services?
100 Luxury Vehicles Stolen from Car2Go Back in April 2019, criminals accessed the Daimler Car2Go app to steal over 100 luxury vehicles in the Chicago…