Protect connected vehicles
Secure Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular and vehicle-to-cloud pathways.
- Remote attack prevention
- Steering and braking access controls
- End-to-end data encryption
- Strong authentication for vehicle access
Confidence,
built in.
Protecting AI systems and autonomous vehicles with enterprise-grade governance and automotive security expertise.
TRUST. INTEGRITY. EXCELLENCE.
Independent thinking. Practical outcomes.
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01AI & DECISION SYSTEMS
02CONNECTED MOBILITY
03HARDWARE & DEVICES
01 / 04SECURITY THAT MOVES WITH YOU
A PARTNER FOR COMPLEX WORK
Clear thinking for
high-stakes systems.
We connect policy to engineering, and engineering to evidence. That means you can see the risks, understand the trade-offs and make a plan that fits the product you are actually building.
01 Independent advice02 Technical depth03 Useful outcomes
WHAT WE DO
Four disciplines.
One connected view.
Specialist support where intelligent systems meet cybersecurity, safety and regulation.
01 / GOVERNAI governance
Transparent, accountable governance for the AI systems your organisation builds, buys and uses.AI riskResponsible AIEU AI ActExplore this service ＋
Comprehensive frameworks put ethics, accountability and ongoing oversight into day-to-day AI delivery.
- AI inventory and use-case mapping
- Risk classification and impact review
- Ethics, compliance and model governance
- Regulatory alignment and human oversight
02 / PROTECTAutomotive security
Automotive cybersecurity for connected and autonomous vehicle programmes, suppliers and evolving threats.ISO/SAE 21434UNECE R155Explore this service ＋
Join engineering decisions to programme-level assurance.
- Threat analysis and risk assessment
- CSMS processes and responsibilities
- Supplier and lifecycle security reviews
- Secure development lifecycle and vehicle penetration testing
03 / ASSURESecurity & compliance
Practical multi-standard assessments that turn industry requirements into clear, maintainable controls.ISO 27001SOC 2GDPRExplore this service ＋
Build a realistic path from current state to audit readiness.
- Gap analysis and risk prioritisation
- Control design and evidence registers
- ISO 27001 audits, HIPAA, GDPR and NESA reviews
- Incident response and resilience reviews
04 / ENGINEERSecure hardware
Secure hardware design with embedded protections, robust architecture and production-aware engineering.PCB designEmbedded securityExplore this service ＋
Carry security from architecture into practical design reviews.
- Secure boot, key storage and debug access
- Hardware security modules, EMI/EMC and thermal design
- Prototype validation and production handover
AI GOVERNANCE & RISK
Clear oversight.
Room to innovate.
Responsible AI is a working practice—not a policy left on a shelf. We help teams understand where AI is used, who is accountable and what level of oversight each use case needs.
- Map the landscapeIdentify systems, owners, data flows and intended use.
- Assess proportionatelyDocument risks, controls and human oversight in context.
- Make it operationalBuild review, monitoring and escalation into delivery.
AI INVENTORYRISK CLASSIFICATIONHUMAN OVERSIGHTMODEL MONITORING
Explore applicable frameworks ↗A PRACTICAL REVIEW
AIIN CONTEXT
PURPOSEPEOPLEEVIDENCEOVERSIGHTCLARITY BEFORE AUTOMATION
AUTOMOTIVE CYBERSECURITY
Protection across
the vehicle lifecycle.
Cybersecurity touches the whole programme: concept, development, production and post-production. We help teams connect technical work to their cybersecurity management system and regulatory obligations.
THREAT ANALYSIS & RISK ASSESSMENTCYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSSUPPLIER & LIFECYCLE OVERSIGHTSECURITY VALIDATION PLANS
ENGINEERING
ISO/SAE 21434REGULATION
UNECE R155GOVERNANCE
CSMS
See how the work unfolds ↓ISO/SAE 21434REGULATION
UNECE R155GOVERNANCE
CSMS
CONNECTED VEHICLE PROTECTION
Security across
the whole vehicle.
From wireless entry points and in-vehicle networks to recovery and supply-chain assurance, security is designed across the vehicle lifecycle.
Defend every layer
A coordinated protection architecture for vehicle systems.
- Hardened electronic control units
- Segmented in-vehicle networks
- Intrusion detection and response
- Interface perimeter defence
- Safe recovery and failsafe mechanisms
Integrate security early
Make security part of product development from the first design choices.
- Early threat modelling
- Secure coding practices across the SDLC
- Automated and manual security testing
- Vulnerability management and patching
- Security-focused design reviews
Meet automotive obligations
Establish practical governance across engineering, suppliers and lifecycle operations.
- UNECE R155 Cybersecurity Management System support
- ISO/SAE 21434 engineering processes
- CSMS implementation and lifecycle evidence
- Supplier security assessment
- Audit preparation and certification pathways
Control physical access
Combine strong digital controls with thoughtful hardware safeguards.
- Biometric access options and theft prevention
- Hardware security modules for key storage
- Tamper detection
- Audited emergency access mechanisms
Analyse attack surfaces
Identify entry points in the interfaces and systems attackers are most likely to reach.
- OBD-II diagnostics port protection
- CAN bus message validation and protection
- Infotainment isolation and hardening
- Secure V2X communications
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular security
STANDARDS & ASSURANCE
Know what applies.
Focus on what matters.
Clear scope, realistic timelines and useful deliverables for the frameworks your organisation needs to address.
01ISO 27001Information security＋
Information security management system implementation and audit readiness.
- Scope
- Complete information security framework
- Typical duration
- 12–16 weeks
- Deliverables
- ISMS implementation, gap analysis and audit preparation
02ISO 27035Incident response＋
Prepare your people and processes to respond and recover effectively.
- Scope
- Incident management procedures and response protocols
- Typical duration
- 8–12 weeks
- Deliverables
- Response plan, team training and simulations
03SOC 2Trust services＋
Demonstrate security, availability and confidentiality controls.
- Scope
- Security controls and operational effectiveness
- Typical duration
- 18–24 weeks
- Deliverables
- SOC 2 Type II readiness and control documentation
04GDPRData protection＋
Translate privacy obligations into manageable processing practices.
- Scope
- Data processing, consent and individual rights
- Typical duration
- 12–18 weeks
- Deliverables
- Data processing records, privacy materials, data inventory and training
05HIPAAHealthcare privacy＋
Protect health information and prepare for privacy and breach obligations.
- Scope
- Privacy, security and breach notification requirements
- Typical duration
- 16–20 weeks
- Deliverables
- Compliance assessment, BAA templates and staff training
06NESACritical systems＋
Strengthen critical infrastructure protection, resilience and continuity.
- Scope
- Critical systems protection and continuity planning
- Typical duration
- 14–20 weeks
- Deliverables
- Risk assessment, resilience planning and testing
✓
Readiness, implementation and improvement. We help turn a requirement into clear ownership, sensible controls and evidence your organisation can maintain. Project timings depend on scope, organisational readiness and audit requirements.
PCB & EMBEDDED SECURITY
Security starts
at the board.
Secure, reliable hardware for mission-critical applications. We connect board-level decisions with embedded security, environmental constraints and production requirements.
- ✓ Secure architecture, boot and component selection
- ✓ Key storage, debug access and tamper considerations
- ✓ Signal integrity, thermal and EMI/EMC design
- ✓ Prototype validation and manufacturing handover
DESIGN FOR THE REAL ENVIRONMENTPower · temperature · access · serviceability
Explore our PCB design process ↗PFSECURE
BY DESIGN
HARDWARE / EMBEDDED / ASSURANCEBY DESIGN
SECURE HARDWARE CAPABILITIES
Designed for security.
Built for the real world.
Security features, board performance and verification considered together from architecture through production.
Embedded protection
- Hardware security modules and cryptographic key storage
- Trusted execution environments
- Verified secure boot and firmware integrity
- Tamper sensing and side-channel risk reduction
- Encrypted flash and protected JTAG/SWD debug
Board-level engineering
- 4–8 layer stack-up planning
- High-speed, impedance-controlled routing
- Thermal analysis and power distribution networks
- Noise reduction and EMI/EMC-aware layout
- Signal, power and thermal simulation
Standards & validation
- AEC-Q100, AEC-Q150 and AEC-Q200 considerations
- IPC design and assembly standards
- ISO/IEC and functional safety requirements
- EMC/EMI pre-compliance and test support
- Automotive ASIL context and safety interfaces
Resilient product design
- Secure communication and crypto accelerators
- Redundant systems and failover monitoring
- Real-time diagnostics and built-in self-test
- Flash confidentiality and integrity protection
- Manufacturing handover and QA oversight
FROM BRIEF TO BUILD
Our PCB design process
Six clear stages take a board from constraints and architecture through validation and dependable production support.
- 01
Requirements analysis
Understand security, performance and compliance needs.
- 02
Architecture design
Select secure components and define the circuit architecture.
- 03
Layout & routing
Optimise signal integrity, return paths and EMI performance.
- 04
Simulation & analysis
Analyse thermal behaviour, power delivery and signal margins.
- 05
Prototype & testing
Validate manufacturability, function and security on prototypes.
- 06
Production support
Coordinate manufacturing and provide quality oversight.
A PRACTICAL WAY OF WORKING
From first questions
to usable evidence.
Every engagement is shaped around the product, the people responsible for it and the decisions that need to be made.
Understand
Agree the scope, context, constraints and outcomes that matter to your team.
CONTEXT & PRIORITIESShape
Translate requirements into proportionate controls, design choices and ownership.
DESIGN & ROADMAPDemonstrate
Review implementation, surface open risks and assemble clear, traceable evidence.
REVIEW & EVIDENCEImprove
Leave your team with practical next steps, clear handover and a way to keep improving.
OWNERSHIP & CONTINUITYBUILT AROUND USEFUL OUTCOMES
Clearer decisions.
Stronger evidence.
Depending on the agreed scope, the work can leave your team with a practical set of artefacts to use and maintain.
System & asset register
A shared view of systems, dependencies, owners and what matters most.
Risk findings
Issues explained in context, with priorities tied to impact and likelihood.
Control roadmap
Sequenced actions with accountable owners and a clear next step.
Evidence pack
Traceable documentation to support internal review and assurance.
WHEN YOU’RE READY
Bring us a
real question.
Start with a challenge, a system or a requirement. We’ll help you work out what should happen next.
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