Our esteemed client, one of India’s largest automotive brands with a vast production workforce of over 25,000 people and numerous manufacturing units across Asia, embarked on an innovative journey into the realm of connected cars. Recognizing the potential security risks associated with IoT-based technologies, especially in online operations, the client sought a reliable technology partner to fortify their mobile app against potential hacks. OrangeMantra, with its extensive experience in cybersecurity, emerged as the perfect fit for the task.
Automotive
Cloud & DevOps
We started our partnership with a series of requirements gathering workshops that involved key stakeholders. These workshops yielded valuable input for threat modelling. We identified different potential threat agents, vulnerabilities, and exploitation points. We performed both manual and automation tests, to identify loopholes and insecure storage of sensitive data.
To perform app security penetration testing, our team performed two types of attacks. We started with manipulation of the client-server exchange data consisting of credentials and permissions. To keep a check on the man-in-the-middle attack, we tried to intercept the client and server communication. Each testing round has a comprehensive report of identified vulnerabilities, and possible security patch.
OrangeMantra team conducted a series of requirements gathering workshops involving key stakeholders. This helped to gather valuable insights for threat modeling, enabling the identification of potential threat agents.
Utilizing the data insights from requirements gathering, OrangeMantra performed an end-to-end threat modeling exercise to understand the potential risks. This laid the foundation for targeted security assessments.
To secure the app against potential attacks, testers performed two types of penetration tests. The first focused on manipulating client-server exchange data, while second assessed vulnerability to man-in-the-middle attacks.
Each testing round performed a detailed report outlining vulnerabilities and proposed security patches. This detailed reporting facilitated transparent communication with the client, ensuring a clear understanding of potential risks.
As a recognized brand, our client has developed an IoT-based mobile app for their passenger cars. But being operated in online mode, the connected cars is vulnerable to hacks. Our client searched for a reliable security partner to ensure driver safety and privacy. They need a series of security assessments and penetration tests on their connected car app.
The challenges associated with securing IoT-based connected car applications added complexity to the project. A holistic approach is required to identify and mitigate potential threats.
Operating the connected cars in an online mode increased vulnerability to cyber-attacks. Resolving this challenge needed a proper examination of the communication channels and data exchange protocols.
Identified critical safety issues like two-factor authentication bypasses and other vulnerabilities that exposed connected cars to cyber-attacks. Detect several medium security weaknesses, consisting of data leakage in the customer portal and unsafe storage of credentials. Enjoyed complete protection for their connected car ecosystem. Offer more fun and innovation to their customers while keeping them safe.
Through rigorous testing, OrangeMantra identified critical safety issues, including two-factor authentication bypasses and vulnerabilities exposing connected cars to potential cyber-attacks.
The implemented security measures ensured complete protection for the client’s connected car ecosystem, mitigating potential risks and enhancing overall cybersecurity.
With a secure and protected connected car ecosystem, our client could confidently offer more innovative and enjoyable features to their customers while prioritizing their safety.
