LG Magna has achieved the Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) certification. The company aims to supply components with a cybersecurity system to OEMs, targeting the global automotive electronics market.
LG Magna received the certificate from TUV Rheinland, an internationally recognized testing and certifying organization, on the 21st of the month.
The vehicle cybersecurity management system has become an essential element for OEMs as software-defined vehicles (SDVs) take center stage in the future mobility industry. LG Magna proactively sets up cybersecurity frameworks ahead of customer demands to respond effectively to changes in the mobility industry.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) adopted regulations regarding vehicle cybersecurity, named ‘UNECE R-155 (UNECE Regulation No.155: Cybersecurity Regulation),’ in June 2020, which officially took effect in January 2021. From July 2024, only vehicles certified under these regulations can be sold in the 56 countries governed by the UNECE agreement. Countries like the United States and China are also increasingly expanding their cybersecurity regulations.
These nations require OEMs to prepare for and respond to cybersecurity threats throughout the entire lifecycle of the vehicle, covering all components and systems applied to the vehicle. ‘ISO/SAE 21434’ is a leading international standard related to vehicle cybersecurity, detailing processes for cybersecurity activities spanning the entire product lifecycle from planning through development, manufacturing, maintenance, and disposal.
The certification of the cybersecurity management system confirms that regulatory requirements are properly applied throughout the entire process—from design and development to production and after-sales management—by assessing security capabilities thoroughly through various hypothetical scenarios.
LG Magna established a dedicated CSMS organization to identify and assess product security threats based on ISO/SAE 21434, creating response strategies to prevent them. They have built a cybersecurity process applicable throughout the entire product lifecycle and have created a system for continuous risk monitoring and rapid response to issues as they occur.
With this attainment of the cybersecurity management system certification, LG Magna strengthens its position in the global market as a major supplier of automotive components that its OEM customers can trust.
LG Magna is a joint venture established in July 2021 between LG Electronics and Magna, one of the world’s leading automotive component manufacturers.
LG Electronics is expanding its footprint in the global automotive component market based on balanced growth in its three core businesses: vehicle infotainment systems (VS division), electric vehicle powertrains (LG Magna Powertrain), and vehicle lighting systems (ZKW). The VS division of LG Electronics also completed its cybersecurity management system certification from TUV Rheinland in February last year.
Jeong Won-seok, CEO of LG Magna, stated, “We will proactively eliminate security vulnerabilities and enhance our cybersecurity frameworks to counter cybersecurity attacks and emerging threats against vehicles.”
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