AI protects before attacks happen: How asvin secures the automotive industry

Innovation pressure in the automotive industry keeps rising – and with it the importance of cybersecurity.
At the 10th anniversary of STARTUP AUTOBAHN one trend is unmistakable: Artificial intelligence is becoming a key driver for safe, scalable mobility.

What makes asvin’s approach stand out is its proactive use of AI.

Together with DXC Technology, asvin applies AI to identify and close potential attack vectors in vehicle software and connectivity –  long before attackers can exploit them. This shifts automotive cybersecurity from manual, reactive patching towards continuous, automated risk monitoring across the entire vehicle lifecycle.

“In the worst – or, depending on your perspective, even the best – case, a security alert would be sent to the driver telling them to safely stop the car,” explains asvin CEO Mirko Ross.

Security is evolving from a reactive shield into a proactive control layer in the vehicle, guiding critical decisions instead of merely responding after incidents have already occurred.

Read the full story in Automobilwoche (in German): Automobilwoche – Zehn Jahre STARTUP AUTOBAHN

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