Xiphera and Siemens Cre8Ventures partner on automotive security and EU Chips Act

Driving automotive security forward with Siemens Cre8Ventures

As the automotive industry advances toward software-defined vehicles, ADAS, and autonomous driving, cybersecurity is more crucial than ever. Modern vehicles have become interconnected ecosystems, generating and transmitting vast amounts of real-time data. While this creates new opportunities, it also introduces cyber threats that can compromise safety, privacy, and operational integrity. Xiphera specialises in secure and optimised cryptographic IP cores for SoCs and FPGAs. The company’s hardware-based security solutions – designed and built entirely in-house – are engineered to protect critical automotive systems from data breaches, unauthorised access, and emerging threats such as quantum computing. By partnering with Siemens Cre8Ventures, the companies enable automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to integrate Xiphera’s cryptographic IP directly into their digital twin models on Siemens’ PAVE360 platform. This allows early-stage security validation, ensuring vehicles are secure by design before a single component hits the production line.

How Xiphera addresses unmet needs in the automotive industry

Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness:

With the rise of quantum computing, traditional encryption methods face obsolescence. Xiphera’s xQlave PQC solution future-proofs automotive security systems by providing quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms, protecting vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications and sensitive onboard data.

End-to-end hardware-based security:

Software-based security is often vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. Xiphera’s hardware-level cryptographic cores including AES, RSA, ECC, and PQC algorithms offer high-performance, tamper-proof protection. This is critical for safeguarding components like ECUs, driver-assistance sensor systems, telematics units, and battery management systems in electric vehicles.

Compliance with emerging automotive standards:

Automotive manufacturers face increasing pressure to meet global cybersecurity regulations such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE WP.29. Xiphera’s cryptographic IP helps automotive suppliers meet these stringent requirements while preparing for upcoming regulations under the EU Cyber Resilience Act.

Secure boot and firmware integrity:

As cars become increasingly connected, secure boot and firmware protection are vital. Xiphera’s IP cores ensure that only authenticated firmware can run on automotive systems, preventing malicious code injections that could compromise vehicle safety.

Support for confidential computing in ADAS and autonomous vehicles:

Advanced driver-assistance systems process vast amounts of sensor data in real time, often requiring secure computation. Xiphera’s cryptographic accelerators support confidential computing frameworks, enabling safer and more reliable ADAS operations.

Aligning with the EU Chips Act sovereignty objectives

The partnership between Xiphera and Siemens Cre8Ventures supports the EU Chips Act goal of enhancing Europe’s technological sovereignty and reducing dependency on non-EU suppliers in critical sectors like semiconductors and automotive. Xiphera’s fully in-house designed IP cores, developed in Espoo, Finland, align with the Chips Act’s emphasis on local innovation, data sovereignty, and supply chain resilience. Through Siemens Cre8Ventures’ Digital Twin Marketplace, European automotive companies can now integrate EU-based cryptographic solutions into their vehicle architectures, contributing to the broader goal of European digital sovereignty.

The power of collaborative innovation Xiphera has joined the Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace – an ecosystem designed to accelerate innovation through partnerships with startups, industry leaders, and academic institutions. By collaborating with Siemens, Xiphera enhances its ability to bring advanced hardware-based security solutions to the automotive industry, addressing some of the sector’s most critical cybersecurity challenges.