Case Study: North American Vehicle Manufacturer achieves secure SDV release governance with Fox-IT

North American Vehicle Manufacturer strengthens SDV governance with Fox-IT, securing compliant releases and reducing risk

The customer, a North American vehicle manufacturer, faced significant challenges managing security vulnerabilities and human error risks introduced during software updates for its growing fleet of software-defined buses and coaches. The manufacturer engaged Fox-IT, part of NCC Group, to design a robust governance model to ensure secure, compliant software releases across its complex supply chain.

Fox-IT implemented a comprehensive Software Release Management Policy aligned with key industry standards. The solution included a governance framework with cross-functional sign-offs, automated cyber relevancy checks, and enhanced evidence traceability. This resulted in the manufacturer achieving secure and compliant software releases with reduced risk, improved supplier assurance, and a stronger position of trust with regulators and customers.