Vehicle Security Operations Center: Future-Proofing ISO/SAE 2143and UN Regulation No. 155 for Modern Vehicles
Hofbauer J, Vielberth M, Mayer K (2026)
Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2026
Publisher: Science and Technology Publications, Lda
Pages Range: 37-50
Conference Proceedings Title: International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems, VEHITS - Proceedings
Event location: Benidorm
ISBN: 9789897588310
Abstract
The integration of traditional Information Technology (IT) systems and increased connectivity has exposed modern vehicles to a broader range of threats, prompting the introduction of cybersecurity standards and regulations, such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UN Regulation No. 155. The automotive industry adopted an analogous approach to traditional enterprise IT, by employing a Vehicle Security Operations Center (VSOC) to provide regulation-compliant cybersecurity services specialised in protecting vehicle fleets and their ecosystem on the road. This research examines whether a VSOC compliant with ISO/SAE 21434 and UN Regulation No. 155 sufficiently protects modern vehicles against emerging and future threats, and how it can be evolved. The structure of a VSOC is established based on literature and a survey to define a framework of capabilities. Shortcomings in ISO/SAE 21434 and UN Regulation No. 155 are identified by mapping roles, tools, and processes to an established enterprise IT Security Operations Center (SOC). As a result, differences in maturity and underrepresented traditional IT infrastructure are considered in the automotive context, and applicable recommendations are derived.
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APA:
Hofbauer, J., Vielberth, M., & Mayer, K. (2026). Vehicle Security Operations Center: Future-Proofing ISO/SAE 2143and UN Regulation No. 155 for Modern Vehicles. In Jeroen Ploeg, Arnaud de La Fortelle, Karsten Berns (Eds.), International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems, VEHITS - Proceedings (pp. 37-50). Benidorm, ES: Science and Technology Publications, Lda.
MLA:
Hofbauer, Jenny, Manfred Vielberth, and Kevin Mayer. "Vehicle Security Operations Center: Future-Proofing ISO/SAE 2143and UN Regulation No. 155 for Modern Vehicles." Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems, VEHITS 2026, Benidorm Ed. Jeroen Ploeg, Arnaud de La Fortelle, Karsten Berns, Science and Technology Publications, Lda, 2026. 37-50.
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