Car company Renault is working closely with ProvenRun, a security company from France, to make electric cars safer. Together, they want to make sure that the software used in Renault’s electric vehicles, managed by Ampere, is highly secure.

ProvenRun, led by entrepreneur Dominique Bolignano, has clinched a significant deal with Renault Group. They want to keep the communication inside electric cars safe, especially for things like driving by itself and getting real-time directions.

The most important part of this teamwork is making a new product called the ‘protocol breaker.’ This invention helps transfer data between car systems quickly as well as safely, making sure the data is genuine and has not been changed. By creating a robust barrier between communication segments, namely the ‘front’ and ‘back,’ the protocol breaker effectively minimizes security vulnerabilities in Ethernet-based connectivity within SDVs.

According to ProvenRun, the protocol breaker comprises of two key components. The ‘front’ segment acts as the initial line of defense, scrutinizing incoming data for any signs of tampering or unauthorized access. Meanwhile, the ‘back’ segment ensures that the data received from the ‘front’ is properly formatted and safe for processing, thereby maintaining the operational integrity of critical driving systems such as steering, acceleration and braking.

This solution has a great feature. It uses ProvenCore, an operating system that has been certified as the highest level for IoT security. Also, the protocol breaker is made with Rust, a programming language known for its strong security features. This helps protect against cyber attacks.

Henry Bzeih, who is in charge of software and systems at Ampere, trusts ProvenRun a lot. He is impressed by the super-strong security of ProvenCore OS, which got the highest certification. He says the partnership is vital for making sure that SDV platforms are secure from the start. It shows they are both committed to making safe and new solutions for cars.