LG Electronics Obtains Vehicle Cybersecurity Certification... "Strengthening Position in the Automotive Electronics Market"

Obtained Certification Through Internationally Accredited Testing and Certification Body

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Pyeonghwa] LG Electronics has expanded its global market presence by obtaining the Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) certification, essential for the automotive electronics business.

LG Electronics recently completed the vehicle cyber security management system certification from TUV Rheinland, an internationally accredited testing and certification body, and received the certificate on the 20th. The cyber security management system certification verifies that security is properly applied throughout the entire process?from design, development, production, to post-management?under various assumed scenarios. It includes a simulated hacking penetration test process.

With this certification, LG Electronics can reliably supply infotainment systems and telematics components equipped with cyber security to complete vehicle customers selling cars to member countries of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The UNECE includes 56 countries from Europe, as well as Asia and Oceania such as Korea and Japan, and Africa.

Previously, the UNECE officially enacted the vehicle cyber security regulation ‘UNECE R-155’ in 2021. Accordingly, all vehicles developed after July 2022 must obtain cyber security management system certification according to this regulation to be launched in UNECE contracting countries. Additionally, the UNECE mandates that cyber security management systems operate in compliance with the international vehicle cyber security standard ‘ISO/SAE 21434.’

LG Electronics plans to strengthen its influence as a major automotive electronics parts supplier trusted by complete vehicle customers. It also intends to proactively respond to cyber security-related regulations required not only in Europe but also in North America and Asia. Eun Seok-hyun, Vice President and Head of LG Electronics’ VS Business Division, said, “As the importance of vehicle cyber security grows, we aim to establish the highest level of security technology and processes and continuously strengthen our position in the global automotive parts market.”

Even before the UNECE regulation was established, LG Electronics had applied its own cyber security processes. In October last year, to enhance competitiveness in the automotive electronics business, LG Electronics signed a business agreement with LG Uplus and Cryptolab (a cryptography startup) to utilize post-quantum cryptography (PQC) technology. In 2021, LG Electronics acquired management rights of Cybellum, an Israeli automotive cyber security company.

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