The challenge

Led by the DG Transport, Europe put in place a strategic program for connected vehicles (vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure). Collaborative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) are meant to make transport safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly.

PKI plays an essential role in C-ITS standards and the EU has launched a project for the deployment and operation of an European Root CA for connected vehicles.

The challenge for Renault Nissan

As a key representative of the automotive industry, Renault has identified a need for secure, trusted digital identities for various use cases in two categories:
– Security outside the vehicle, including network devices and internal or partner users.
– Security inside the vehicle, enabling secure communication between vehicles and the Renault backend.

The challenge for Stellantis

Stellantis (formerly PSA Group) is one of the leading European players in the automotive industry, with employees of more than 160 nationalities and represented by industrial companies in more than 30 countries with customers in more than 130 markets.
The company was looking for a PKI suite capable of providing digital identities for its employees as well as for the vehicles it produces. The main objectives were to control access and ensure the confidentiality of information exchange.