Automotive cybersecurity companies in Germany
18 of the 82 automotive cybersecurity companies we list are based in Germany. 4 are owned by another company and 14 are private. The oldest, TÜV SÜD, was founded in 1866. Of the 4 companies here with staff numbers, the largest is TÜV SÜD (26,529 staff).
Companies focused on automotive cybersecurity in Germany
12 companies| Company | Based in | Founded | Size | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 TÜV SÜD German testing and certification group whose security services include penetration tests, ISO/SAE 21434 certification and UN R155 audits. | Munich, Germany | 1866 | 26,529 staff | Private |
 TÜV Rheinland Inspection firm that audits carmakers' security management for R155 type approval and certifies suppliers to ISO/SAE 21434. | Cologne, Germany | 1872 | 22,093 staff | Private |
 TÜV NORD German inspection group assessing vehicles and makers against UN R155, R156, ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 24089. | Hannover, Germany | 1869 | 11,658 staff | Private |
 Vector Informatik Vector Informatik provides software, hardware and services for building, testing and operating software-defined systems. | Stuttgart, Germany | 1988 | 2,440 staff | Private |
 asvin Software and services for cyber risk analysis, secure software updates and UNECE R155 and R156 compliance. | Stuttgart, Germany | 2018 | Private | |
 Auxilium Cyber Security Ettlingen consultancy pentesting vehicles, ADAS, gateways, infotainment and on-board chargers, plus R155 CSMS consulting. | Ettlingen, Germany | 2015 | Private | |
 dissecto Makes automated ECU and vehicle security test tools and hardware, and carries out automotive penetration testing. | Regensburg, Germany | 2022 | Owned by dSPACE | |
 ETAS Bosch subsidiary selling ESCRYPT HSM firmware, intrusion detection, risk analysis tools and a managed vehicle SOC. | Stuttgart, Germany | 1994 | Owned by Robert Bosch | |
 FEV Engineering services group whose FEV.io arm runs TARA, ISO 21434 work, secure lab testing and vehicle pentests. | Aachen, Germany | 1978 | Private | |
E Elektrobit German automotive software maker offering embedded security software, network intrusion detection and cybersecurity maintenance for vehicles. | Erlangen, Germany | 2004 | Owned by AUMOVIO | |
 itemis Tool for building and updating threat analyses and risk assessments to ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443 and the CRA. | Dortmund, Germany | Private | ||
P Primary Target Browser-based tool that automates threat analysis and risk assessment, mainly for vehicle makers and their suppliers. | Ismaning, Germany | Private |
Also active in automotive cybersecurity
6 companies| Company | Based in | Founded | Size | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DEKRA DEKRA is a global provider of testing, inspection and certification services. | Stuttgart, Germany | 1925 | Private | |
 Emproof Bochum software firm hardening embedded and ECU firmware binaries against reverse engineering and exploitation, with ASIL-D certification. | Bochum, Germany | Private | ||
 Fuzzware Fuzzes compiled ECU and embedded firmware in emulation, finding memory bugs without needing the physical hardware. | Bochum, Germany | Private | ||
 SYSGO PikeOS hypervisor maker offering a secure vehicle gateway platform with firewall and IDS, plus a host-based IDS. | Klein-Winternheim, Germany | 1991 | Part of Thales Cyber Solutions | |
 Code Intelligence Automated fuzz testing for C and C++ code, with an AUTOSAR simulator and support for ISO/SAE 21434 testing. | Bonn, Germany | Private | ||
 ONEKEY ONEKEY provides a platform for product cybersecurity and compliance, automating SBOM analysis, vulnerability detection, and regulatory compliance. | Düsseldorf, Germany | 2020 | Private |