“Increasing Connectivity and Digitalization of Vehicles”
- A significant and accelerating trend in the global external cloud automotive cyber security services market is the increasing connectivity and digitalization of vehicles, reflecting the broader shift toward software-defined vehicles, over-the-air updates, and integrated cloud platforms. As vehicles become more reliant on external data exchanges for infotainment, diagnostics, and autonomous functionality, the need for advanced cloud-based cybersecurity solutions is becoming paramount
- For instance, major companies such as Continental AG and Harman International (a Samsung subsidiary) are actively developing cloud-integrated cyber defense systems to secure vehicle communications and data. Continental's Automotive Edge platform integrates cybersecurity functions for connected vehicle systems, while Harman’s Shield Auto Cybersecurity offers real-time cloud monitoring and threat detection. Similarly, Blackberry’s QNX platform, widely used in in-vehicle systems, is increasingly coupled with its Cylance AI-based cloud cybersecurity services to address evolving threats
- The increasing digital footprint of modern vehicles is exposing them to new vulnerabilities, such as remote code execution, data breaches, and system manipulation. Features such as remote diagnostics, vehicle-to-cloud synchronization, and autonomous driving functions are highly dependent on secure cloud connections, making cloud-based security solutions a critical requirement. Rising consumer expectations for seamless digital services and the proliferation of connected vehicle models are accelerating the pace of this transformation
- This trend is not limited to luxury or premium brands; mass-market automakers are also investing in external cloud cybersecurity as standard connectivity becomes more pervasive. Cloud-based threat detection, intrusion prevention, and secure over-the-air update capabilities are being adopted across a growing range of vehicle categories, supported by real-time monitoring and compliance solutions from specialized security vendors
- Consequently, companies such as Tesla, Ford, and BMW are leveraging partnerships with cybersecurity providers to bolster their connected car platforms. Tesla's frequent software updates rely on secure cloud infrastructure, while Ford's BlueCruise and BMW's ConnectedDrive services incorporate multi-layered cloud security mechanisms to protect vehicle integrity and user data across distributed networks
- The demand for external cloud cybersecurity services is rapidly expanding across OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and mobility service providers, as vehicles increasingly operate as connected digital platforms. This trend is fundamentally reshaping the automotive cybersecurity landscape, driving innovation and compelling the industry to prioritize cloud-native security architectures to safeguard the future of mobility
