DNP Commences Security Service for In-Vehicle System

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) will commence provision of a servicedesigned to boost the security of in-vehicle systems. The newly developed servicetargets the automobile industry and prevents tampering with application softwareof in-vehicle equipment, or the illegal acquisition of confidential data.

As a first step, the Company will commence provision of a service that takescrack-proof software used to prevent the illegal acquisition of confidentialdata of in-vehicle system, and a Virtual Private Network (VPN)-driven securityservice integrated into in-vehicle communications equipment that encrypts communicationsdata, and conducts peer-to-peer authentication and management of communicationsequipment on a dedicated server.

[Background]

In recent years, we have witnessed an improvement in consumer driving convenienceas the digitalization of in-vehicle systems and internet connections allowsfor the provision of functions for driving, driving aids and sophisticated navigationsystems. By way of contrast, the introduction of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)has, in reverse, created challenges connected with the remote operation of motorvehicles by tampering with the applications that read various amounts of automobiledata. As a result, the search for measures against cyber-attacks targeting in-vehiclesystems has become an urgent task.

In this latest development, DNP has leveraged the technology and know-howaccumulated in smart card manufacturing and personalization, along with softwareand also security product and services development, to commence provision ofa service to boost the security of in-vehicle systems.

[Automobile Application of Crack Proof Software]

The crack proof software was developed by DNP HyperTech Co., Ltd., a DNPsubsidiary, to prevent illegal application tampering.

The importance of application security measures in control system has increasedin line with the move to electronic control of motor vehicles. It is worth notingthat motor vehicles are also connected to smart phone applications through theinternet, and In-Vehicle Infotainment applications. If control applicationsare cracked then motor vehicle control data and Engine Control Unit specificationdata may be leaked, posing the risk of abuse. And cracking smart phone applicationswith automotive remote control functions may lead to the danger of illegal activities,such as the unlocking of vehicle doors. By making these applications more robustit is now possible to take precautions against potential damage.

[Automobile Applications for VPN Software]

DNP developed VPN systems are comprised of a Software Development Kit (SDK)that encrypts communications data, and a VPN management server installed ina cloud environment or on the premises. The VPN management server not only automaticallyauthenticates multiple communications equipment, but also enables peer-to peercommunication between multiple equipment. This makes it possible to preventthe abuse of in-vehicle system remote version upgrades, and to provide peer-to-peerin-vehicle systems communications and a safe communications environment forcloud services.

By embedding the SDK into in-vehicle communications equipment the safetyof communications functions will be increased. As a result, it will be possibleto prevent command analysis between a vehicle and a server, or on an intra-vehiclebasis of in-vehicle system by tapping into the communications routes. It willalso be possible to take precautions against the leakage of confidential information.

[Forward Looking Events]

DNP will offer the security products and services to the automobile industry,promote the integration of the products and services into in-vehicle communicationsequipment at each automobile maker, aiming for sales of 5.0 billion yen in thefive years to FY 2020.

* Product prices, specification and service contents mentioned in this newsrelease are current as of the date of publication. They may be changed at anytime without notice.