PlaxidityX and Check Point Partner to Protect Connected Cars from Hackers
Tel-Aviv, Israel — January 20th 2016 — PlaxidityX Ltd., the automotive cyber security pioneer, today announced they will partner with Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP), the largest pure-play security vendor globally, to dramatically reduce threats and risks for connected cars. “PlaxidityX’s mission is to promote car connectivity without compromising on safety, security and privacy,” said Yoni Heilbronn, Vice President...
Tel-Aviv, Israel — January 20th 2016 — PlaxidityX Ltd., the automotive cyber security pioneer, today announced they will partner with Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP), the largest pure-play security vendor globally, to dramatically reduce threats and risks for connected cars.
“PlaxidityX’s mission is to promote car connectivity without compromising on safety, security and privacy,” said Yoni Heilbronn, Vice President of Marketing at PlaxidityX. “Partnering with the world’s leading cyber security vendor emphasizes PlaxidityX’s commitment to achieving that goal. By bringing together PlaxidityX’s innovative in-vehicle intrusion detection and prevention capabilities and Check Point’s unmatched expertise in providing secure connectivity solutions we can now provide a joint offering that answers current and future cyber security needs of the automotive industry.”
PlaxidityX’s Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) for in-vehicle cyber security, integrated with Check Point’s Capsule secure connectivity solution, is designed to reduce cyber-attacks against connected cars, a practice commonly known as car-hacking. Threats of car-hacking are a growing concern for connected cars. Whether or not the attacks on cars are successful depends on each car manufacturer (OEM) and its Tier-1 suppliers’ security implementations.
Carmakers implementing the integrated solution will benefit from real-time detection, alerting and prevention of cyber-attacks, based on the analysis of both in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle communication. “Internet-connected telematics and infotainment systems have developed into new areas for cyber attackers,” said Alon Kantor, Vice President of Business Development at Check Point. “Together with PlaxidityX, Check Point is extending its industry-leading technology into automotive cyber security, creating a holistic, cloud-based approach to staying ahead of threats in these new business models created by the Internet of Things.”
Availability
Integration of PlaxidityX’s IDPS with Check Point’s Capsule is available today.
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PlaxidityX is a global automotive cyber security leader, helping car manufacturers, their Tier 1 suppliers and aftermarket connectivity providers protect connected cars and commercial vehicles from car-hacking. Founded in 2013 by cyber security experts, PlaxidityX solutions combine innovative security methods and proven computer networking know-how with deep understanding of automotive best practices. Argus’ R&D is based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, with offices in Michigan, the Silicon Valley, Stuttgart and Tokyo. For further information visit www.plaxidityx.com
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