Hyundai AutoEver Develops Security Solution Based on White Box Technology

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Hyundai AutoEver announced on the 18th that it has developed a security solution called ‘HAE-WBC’ based on white-box encryption technology to respond to various cyber security threats.

Hyundai AutoEver developed ‘HAE-WBC,’ which protects encryption keys solely through software, unlike existing hardware-based security technologies, aiming to strengthen security for Smart X (Mobility, City, Factory) services. This solution can be applied in all environments using encryption algorithms without requiring separate storage.

HAE-WBC is lightweight enough to be installed even in low-spec environments, and it is expected to be used inside vehicles in the future. Hyundai AutoEver also explained that the data encryption speed is about 25 times faster than commercial products.

HAE-WBC is designed to mix encryption keys within the encryption algorithm so that attackers cannot easily recover the keys. Additionally, it enhances security by implementing a dual safety mechanism. Even if the module is disclosed, the encryption module is obfuscated to prevent key recovery. In particular, node-lock technology is applied to block unauthorized use through illegal software replication, providing enhanced security.

This year, Hyundai AutoEver plans to introduce HAE-WBC to digital home keys, enabling users to safely control IoT appliances such as door locks, lighting, and heating by issuing digital keys through a mobile app. The encryption module will also be applied to vehicle diagnostic devices to provide a high level of security against malicious vehicle hacking threats. It is expected to be used in smart factory sites in the future for controlling security-vulnerable smart devices such as unmanned transport vehicles and autonomous robots.

Hyundai AutoEver plans to strengthen research on vehicle security solutions, encryption technology, and digital key and authentication platforms to secure core technologies in the security field.

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