The Upstream Blog

- Cybersecurity
The US Federal Government Zooms in on IoT Cybersecurity
As IoT device usage continues to expand across various sectors in the US, government efforts to ensure that these devices are not only effective but…

- Cybersecurity
The State of Automotive Cybersecurity: Key Insights from Auto-ISAC European Summit
We recently took part in the Auto-ISAC European Summit at the iconic BMW-Welt in Munich, gaining valuable insights into the evolving automotive cybersecurity landscape. As…

- Cybersecurity
- VSOC
The Product Cybersecurity Perspective of a Data Breach
In today’s digital age, the importance of cybersecurity readiness and resilience is critical. This is true for all industries but is particularly important in the…

- Cybersecurity
Back to Paper and Pen? A Growing Trend in Ransomware Disrupting Operations Across the Automotive Ecosystem
In a troubling turn of events, a key player in the automotive retail technology sector, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. The attack, allegedly…

- Cybersecurity
Mike Lexa Joins Upstream Security Advisory Board to Accelerate Cybersecurity Resilience in the Automotive & Mobility IoT Sector
The mobility ecosystem is experiencing a profound digital transformation. The increasing reliance on mobility services and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is not just reshaping…

- Cybersecurity
7 Key Financial Implications of Automotive Cybersecurity Risks
In June 2023, a leading Taiwan-based semiconductor manufacturer disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving a ransomware group and one of its IT hardware suppliers, which led…

- Cybersecurity
Newly Discovered IoT Vulnerabilities in ELDs Raise Risk for Fleet-Wide Attacks
In late March 2024, The Register published a unique coverage, describing multiple new vulnerabilities and elaborating on the cyber risks in ELDs (electronic logging devices)…

- Compliance
- Cybersecurity
With Its Second Milestone Coming Soon, the Impact of UNECE R155 Continues to Expand
The UNECE WP.29 R155 regulation is rapidly evolving, reflecting the automotive industry’s commitment to addressing cybersecurity risks across an increasingly connected and technologically advanced mobility…