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Siemens Cre8Ventures is excited to announce its new partnership with Xiphera, a leading provider of hardware-based cryptographic solutions, through the Digital Twin Marketplace. This collaboration aims to address critical security challenges in the automotive industry while aligning with the sovereignty objectives of the EU Chips Act.

Driving Automotive Security Forward with Xiphera

As the automotive industry evolves toward software-defined vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving, cybersecurity is becoming more critical than ever. Vehicles are no longer isolated machines4they are interconnected ecosystems, generating and transmitting vast amounts of data in real time. This transformation creates new opportunities but also exposes vehicles to cyber threats that could compromise safety, privacy, and operational integrity.

Xiphera, a Finnish company specialising in secure and optimised cryptographic IP cores for SoCs and FPGAs, brings a unique value proposition to the Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace. Their hardware-based security solutions, built entirely in-house, are designed to safeguard critical systems against data breaches, unauthorised access, and the emerging quantum computing threat.

Through this partnership, automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can now integrate Xiphera¾s cryptographic IP into their digital twin models on Siemens platform. This integration allows for early-stage security validation, ensuring that vehicles are secure by design before a single component hits the production line.

How Xiphera Addresses Unmet Needs in the Automotive Industry1.        Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Readiness:

With the rise of quantum computing, traditional encryption methods face obsolescence. Xiphera¾s xQlave® PQC solution future-proofs automotive security systems by providing quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms, protecting vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications and sensitive onboard data.2.        End-to-End Hardware-Based Security:

Software-based security is often vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. Xiphera¾s hardware-level cryptographic cores4including AES, RSA, ECC, and PQC algorithms4offer high-performance, tamper-proof protection. This is critical for safeguarding components like ECUs, telematics units, and battery management systems in electric vehicles.3.        Compliance with Emerging Automotive Standards:

Automotive manufacturers face increasing pressure to meet global cybersecurity regulations such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE WP.29. Xiphera’s cryptographic IP helps automotive suppliers meet these stringent requirements while preparing for upcoming regulations under the EU Cyber Resilience Act.4.        Secure Boot and Firmware Integrity:

As cars become increasingly connected, secure boot and firmware protection are vital. Xiphera’s IP cores ensure that only authenticated firmware can run on automotive systems, preventing malicious code injections that could compromise vehicle safety.5.        Support for Confidential Computing in ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles:

Advanced driver-assistance systems process vast amounts of sensor data in real time, often requiring secure computation. Xiphera’s cryptographic accelerators support confidential computing frameworks, enabling safer and more reliable ADAS operations.

Aligning with the EU Chips Act Sovereignty Objectives

The partnership between Siemens Cre8Ventures and Xiphera supports the EU Chips Act goal of enhancing Europe’s technological sovereignty and reducing dependency on non-EU suppliers in critical sectors like semiconductors and automotive. Xiphera’s fully in-house designed IP cores, developed in Espoo, Finland, align perfectly with the Chips Act¾s emphasis on local innovation, data sovereignty, and supply chain resilience.

Through Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace, European automotive companies can now integrate EU-based cryptographic solutions into their vehicle architectures, contributing to the broader goal of European digital sovereignty.

The Power of Collaborative Innovation

The Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace is designed to accelerate innovation by fostering partnerships between startups, industry leaders, and academic institutions. By welcoming Xiphera into this ecosystem, Siemens is not only expanding its security portfolio but also empowering the automotive industry to tackle its most pressing cybersecurity challenges.

About Xiphera

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Xiphera specializes in hardware-based cryptographic solutions for sectors such as automotive, industrial IoT, data centers, communications, and space. With a growing portfolio of 30+ off-the-shelf IP cores and a commitment to advancing post-quantum cryptography, Xiphera delivers state-of-the-art security tailored for mission-critical applications.