Case Study · Automotive

Secure Connected Car Mobile Application

Strengthened the security of a connected car mobile application by identifying vulnerabilities, assessing attack risks, and improving protection across the connected vehicle ecosystem. 

Client

Leading Indian Automotive Manufacturer

Industry

Automotive

01

Challenge

As the client expanded its connected car capabilities, its IoT-based mobile application introduced new security considerations around user data, application communication, and connected vehicle services. The client needed to identify potential vulnerabilities before they could be exploited and strengthen the security of its application and connected car ecosystem. 

Idea Valuation

02

Our Solution

Through security assessment and penetration testing, DevSecOps consulting services evaluated the connected car application from multiple attack perspectives. The engagement began with requirements gathering and threat modeling, followed by targeted penetration testing of the application and client-server communication.  

  • End-to-end threat modeling 

  • Connected car application security assessment 

  • Client-server communication testing 

  • Man-in-the-middle attack assessment 

  • Vulnerability identification and risk analysis 

03

Business Impact

The security assessment helped the client identify and address vulnerabilities across its connected car ecosystem, creating a stronger foundation for secure digital vehicle services. 

  • Critical security issues, including potential two-factor authentication bypasses, were identified for remediation. 

  • Medium-risk vulnerabilities involving data exposure and credential storage were uncovered. 

  • Security risks across application communication and connected vehicle services were better understood and addressed. 

  • A stronger security foundation enabled the client to continue developing connected car features with greater confidence. 

04

Services Delivered

Threat Modeling

Penetration Testing

Application Security Testing

Vulnerability Assessment

IoT Security Testing 

Security Reporting

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