Samsung Display has achieved two automotive cybersecurity milestones – ISO/SAE 21434 and ENX VCS – with the supplier stating that the dual certification is a first for the industry. A ceremony was held on November 10 at Samsung Display Research in Yongin in South Korea, attended by Kyung-jin Yoo, executive VP and head of the mobile display product development team at Samsung Display, and Ingo M. Rübenach, CEO of DQS Group, a global specialist in the assessment and certification of management systems.
ISO/SAE 21434 is an international standard designed to systematically manage cybersecurity risks throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design and development to disposal. Its importance has grown as cybersecurity regulations for automotive and digital products become increasingly stringent, particularly in Europe.
ENX VCS is an independent audit and assessment program established by the European Network Exchange (ENX) Association, an automotive industry association established by European automotive manufacturers, suppliers and industry associations to promote secure information exchange, based on ISO/SAE 21434. It evaluates how effectively automotive manufacturers and suppliers have established and implemented their cybersecurity management systems. The program is also gaining importance as it enables companies to objectively demonstrate the reliability of their cybersecurity management systems.
As Samsung Display expands its automotive OLED business, the company has established a cybersecurity management system for its automotive products. This includes dedicated cybersecurity personnel and a monitoring process to identify, analyze and address potential risks, enabling the company to respond swiftly to changing market demands.
The company has also focused on strengthening product security by comprehensively identifying potential hacking vulnerabilities through the physical disassembly and inspection of automotive OLED modules and by incorporating security measures into product designs to address identified risks.
DQS Group CEO Rübenach said, “The transition to software-defined vehicles changes what automotive manufacturers expect from their suppliers. Cybersecurity has to be part of how an organization develops products, takes decisions and responds to new risks. Through these assessments, Samsung Display has demonstrated a structured approach to these responsibilities. We expect Samsung Display’s technological competitiveness, combined with its proven cybersecurity reliability, to meet the demands of global auto makers and further strengthen its competitiveness in the next-generation mobility market.”
“In the era of SDVs, cybersecurity has become a critical factor underpinning product competitiveness,” said Samsung Display’s Yoo. “We will further solidify our display leadership in the mobility market by delivering OLED products that meet the stringent security standards required by auto makers and consumers.”
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