Volkswagen pioneers secure vehicle communication with Nexus V2X PKI
Volkswagen, a global automotive leader, leverages Nexus' cloud-based V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) PKI to secure vehicle communication for its fleet of connected cars, guaranteeing a seamless customer experience and elevating road safety.
"Volkswagen is one of the world's most iconic brands with a legacy of innovation. Delivering a dependable service that supports them drive innovation securely is a matter of immense pride for us," says Thorsten Gahrmann, head of the IoT business at IN Groupe and Nexus.
Securing vehicle communication with PKI
Vehicle communication is central to the future of mobility. It enables vehicles to communicate with each other, smart infrastructure, road safety applications, and even pedestrian devices.
Vehicles increasingly rely on real-time data exchange to promote road safety and security.
However, the success of V2X communication depends on strong security measures. PKI ensures that communication between vehicles and infrastructure is trusted, preventing unauthorized access or changes to the data while protecting/safeguarding user privacy.
The Nexus V2X PKI service issues digital certificates to Volkswagen vehicles to ensure driving experience for customers.
Under the hood of Nexus V2X PKI
Nexus' V2X PKI service is fully compliant with ETSI standards and is engineered to meet the stringent demands of the automotive industry. This places high demands on the PKI system, infrastructure, and communication. Nexus addresses these challenges by enabling the pre-production of certificates, ensuring the system remains scalable and efficient even with a growing number of connected vehicles.
Nexus is a European vendor with data centers based in the EU, guaranteeing GDPR compliance. With Nexus, VW can be confident that their vehicles can communicate securely, protecting their customers and the brand.
As the automotive industry embraces connected and autonomous driving, Nexus' V2X PKI service is at the forefront of enabling secure, intelligent mobility with the world's first productive and compliant V2X and Plug and Charge PKI services. Our collaboration with Volkswagen reinforces Nexus' position as a PKI and identity security leader, providing trusted solutions that power some of the world's most recognized brands.
Published
27/11 2024
About Volkswagen Group
The Volkswagen brand is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, shaping the zero-emission and autonomous future of mobility.
For more than 70 years, they have been making innovative technologies, the highest quality, and attractive designs accessible to many people – with bestsellers such as the Beetle, the Golf, and the all-electric ID. family for the new world of mobility.
Volkswagen is present in over 140 markets and produces vehicles at 29 locations in 12 countries. The Volkswagen brand employs more than 170,000 employees.