PlaxidityX (Formerly Argus)

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a truly transformative year for our company and community. This year marked an exciting milestone with our rebranding from Argus Cyber Security to PlaxidityX. It’s been a journey of growth, innovation, and redefining how we help the automotive industry build secure, software-defined vehicles. We’re grateful for the trust and support of our partners, customers, and team. Your belief in our mission inspires us, and we’re excited to continue this journey together in 2025. From all of us at PlaxidityX, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a New Year filled with success, growth, and collaboration! 🎄 ❄️ 💫

In a recent article, Automotive Dive highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity in automotive development and how partnerships are driving innovative solutions. We are proud that our collaboration with dSPACE is being featured as a key example. Together, we’re advancing #HIL- and #SIL-based cybersecurity testing, enabling OEMs and suppliers to test early and often during development by leveraging existing functional testing infrastructure and processes. This approach delivers clear benefits: 📌 Reduces costs by minimizing the need for additional testing personnel, simulation hardware, and lab space. 📌Streamlines compliance with automotive regulations and standards. 📌Enhances shift-left capabilities, addressing vulnerabilities earlier in the development cycle. Heading to #CES2025 next month? Make sure to check out our partnership and solution at booth 4500! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/equcYj7g

The mobility of tomorrow starts with a strong foundation today: cybersecurity. In his new article for eMove360° - Electric & Autonomous Mobility, PlaxidityX's CEO, Ronen Smoly, explores how the #automotive industry can redefine trust and innovation by embedding #cybersecurity into every stage of vehicle development. Ronen highlights the transformative potential of a "Security by Design" approach and why it’s essential for protecting connected vehicles while fostering collaboration across the industry. Check out how PlaxidityX is shaping a safer, smarter future for mobility!

Thank you everyone who attended our session, “Is Your Memory Protected? Uncovering Vulnerabilities in Automotive MPU Mechanisms, at Black Hat Europe 2024! 🎩 It was an incredible opportunity to share our latest research on newly identified vulnerabilities in MPUs, the risks these vulnerabilities pose, the strategies for mitigating them, and the impact on #automotive #cybersecurity. For those who couldn’t attend—or for anyone who wants to dive deeper into the topic—you can now access the full abstract and insights from our presentation here: https://lnkd.in/eBeFHTyx Thanks David Lazar and Nimrod Stoler for a great session!

This week, our teams from Korea, Japan, and HQ came together in the beautiful town of Hakone. Surrounded by serene lakes, lush mountains, and iconic views of Mt. Fuji, we focused on building connections and aligning our efforts for 2025. From introductions and team-building activities to sharing success stories and tackling challenges, the energy and collaboration have been inspiring. Together, we’re unlocking new opportunities to maximize our strengths and drive impact in APAC. Here’s to new friendships, big ideas, and making APAC unstoppable! 🚀

No skips. All insights. PlaxidityX's new audio blogs playlist on Spotify is the soundtrack every automotive software developer needs. From tackling DevSecOps challenges to exploring secure-by-design principles, we’ve packaged our top cybersecurity expertise into easy-to-listen audio blogs—perfect for your commute, workout, or coffee break. ☕ 🎙️What’s on the playlist? The latest trends in secure automotive software development Expert takes on connected vehicle vulnerabilities Proven strategies for streamlining security without slowing development Ready to hit play? Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/eBAeQXVX

Heading to Black Hat Europe 2024 this week? 🎩 PlaxidityX's researchers, David Lazar and Nimrod Stoler, will present two newly identified vulnerabilities in PowerPC microcontrollers, a technology widely used in automotive ECUs. These vulnerabilities bypass MPU protections, posing significant risks to system security. The session, this Thursday, December 12, will dive into the critical role of MPUs in automotive cybersecurity, explore insights from their cutting-edge research, and discuss practical mitigation strategies. Here are the details: 🔎 Is Your Memory Protected? Uncovering Vulnerabilities in Automotive MPU Mechanisms 📆 Thursday, December 12 | 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM 📌 ExCel, London, ICC Capital Suite 14, Level 3, BHEU Get the full session info here:  https://lnkd.in/eCgNknF8

🚨 Cyber threats are growing—Are we ready? In a recent interview with COMPUTER BILD, PlaxidityX's CEO Ronen Smoly explored how connected vehicles are revolutionizing the way we drive, delivering incredible innovations while introducing significant new risks. As connectivity expands, so do the opportunities for hackers to exploit vehicle systems, compromise safety, and threaten drivers. The rise in these cyber threats is undeniable, and tackling them requires urgent, proactive action. #Cybersecurity cannot be an afterthought—it must be seamlessly integrated into every stage of automotive development to ensure both safety and trust in the vehicles of tomorrow. 📖 Don’t miss the full interview for deeper insights into this critical topic: https://lnkd.in/er6SFmsP

🚨 The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is here, signaling the end of fragmented cybersecurity practices and the start of a unified approach to securing digital products. This landmark regulation, effective next week, carries major implications for the #automotive industry and beyond. Key Highlights: ✅ Mandatory #Cybersecurity Requirements: The CRA mandates stringent security measures for all products with digital elements, aligning with ISO 21434 and UN Regulation No. 155. ✅ Severe Penalties for Non-Compliance: Non-adherence could result in fines of up to €15 million or 2.5% of global turnover. Important Milestones: 📅 December 10, 2024: CRA enforcement begins. 📅 September 11, 2026: Manufacturers must report compliance. 📅 December 11, 2027: Full applicability takes effect. While the CRA builds on existing frameworks, its overlap introduces challenges—particularly for OEMs and suppliers navigating undefined areas, such as category O (#trailers) under #UNR155. At PlaxidityX, we’re already helping organizations tackle these complexities. From ensuring compliance to streamlining processes, we provide the tools and expertise needed to thrive in this new regulatory era. 👉 Ready to adapt to the CRA? Let’s connect! Yael Bari Ephraim Dikla Fiengertz

We’re excited to share that Marquardt Automotive, a global leader in mechatronic systems for the automotive industry, has selected PlaxidityX as its trusted partner for vulnerability management and cybersecurity compliance! As #automotive #cybersecurity becomes essential to meet regulations like ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155, tier 1 suppliers like Marquardt are leading the charge in ensuring secure and compliant #ECUs. With our SW Supply Chain Security product, Marquardt can now: ✔️ Detect and manage vulnerabilities early in the DevSecOps cycle.  ✔️ Monitor and prioritize cybersecurity risks in real-time.  ✔️ Gain full visibility into the software composition of AUTOSAR ECUs with automatic SBOM extraction. We’re very proud to support Marquardt's mission to lead in secure software and electronics development while helping them achieve their long-term cybersecurity goals. Learn more about how this partnership is shaping the future of automotive cybersecurity: https://lnkd.in/ec4bdRcZ