Connected Vehicle IT Application Security: Testing the Digital Services Layer

Connected vehicle security extends beyond the vehicle itself to the IT applications that support it: companion mobile apps (remote start, lock/unlock, location tracking), fleet management platforms, dealer portal systems, over-the-air update infrastructure, telematics data platforms, and insurance integration APIs. Our testing focuses on these IT applications — evaluating authentication, API security, data protection for vehicle location and driver behaviour data, and the security of digital services that customers interact with daily.