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n a landmark achievement for automotive security, NXP Semiconductors has secured the first-ever Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key Applet (DKA) certification, with pivotal support from Keysight Technologies’ Riscure Security Solutions. This milestone marks a significant advancement in establishing a new standard for secure digital key solutions in the automotive industry.
The CCC DKA certification program is designed to ensure that digital key solutions meet stringent security requirements, protecting user privacy and data through advanced public key protocols, secure hardware-based key storage, and robust wireless transmission standards. This certification is crucial for authorizing user access to vehicles, providing confidence in the security and reliability of next-generation automotive systems.
Key Highlights:
- Pioneering Certification: NXP’s automotive Digital Key solution is the first to achieve CCC DKA certification, setting a precedent for future digital key implementations and fostering trust in secure vehicle access technologies.
- Enhanced Security Assurance: The certification demonstrates NXP’s commitment to developing secure automotive products that meet the highest standards of assurance, comparable to EAL 4 + AVA_VAN.5 in the Common Criteria program.
- Broader Industry Impact: This achievement opens doors for expanded vehicle functionalities, including car sharing and rental services, while bolstering the overall security framework of automotive solutions.
- Keysight’s Expanded Role: As a leading provider of security evaluation services, Keysight has expanded its offering to include this new automotive security standard, supporting clients in testing and certifying their solutions against rigorous requirements.
Georg Stütz, Head of IoT and Automotive Certification at NXP, emphasized the importance of industry standards: “Achieving CCC certification is a crucial step in advancing secure car access across the ecosystem. This milestone, supported by Keysight’s Riscure Security Solutions, enhances consumer trust and ensures interoperability and security.”
Marc Witteman, Director of Keysight’s Device Security Research Lab, added: “This certification highlights our role in the automotive security landscape, showcasing how Keysight’s expertise supports industry leaders like NXP in meeting the highest security standards.”
The Digital Key Applet certification is a testament to NXP and Keysight’s collaborative efforts in driving automotive security innovation. For more information about the CCC Digital Key Applet certification and automotive security solutions, visit the Keysight and NXP websites.
