On November 28, 2025, V&T officially launched its initiative to establish a management system aligned with the ISO/SAE 21434 standard, "Road Vehicles – Cybersecurity Engineering." This move is not a sudden leap of disruptive innovation within the industry, but rather stems from long-term observation and careful assessment of automotive intelligence trends. The goal is to enhance cybersecurity resilience throughout the entire product lifecycle through a systematic framework, thereby providing more reliable foundational support for product safety in the era of intelligent connected vehicles.

As 5G, AI, and IoT technologies continue to converge, automobiles are evolving from traditional means of transportation into mobile intelligent terminals. While innovations such as in-vehicle infotainment systems and advanced driver-assistance functions significantly improve user experience, they also introduce potential risks—including data breaches and unauthorized remote control. Industry statistics indicate a marked increase in global automotive cybersecurity incidents in recent years, with hackers employing increasingly sophisticated attack methods that legacy functional safety standards can no longer adequately address.

Against this backdrop, ISO/SAE 21434—the world’s first international standard for automotive cybersecurity—offers critical value by embedding cybersecurity management into every phase of a vehicle’s lifecycle: design, development, production, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life disposal. Leveraging Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) methodologies, the standard enables organizations to identify attack surfaces, quantify risk levels, and implement targeted mitigation strategies. For instance, regarding communication interfaces between in-vehicle systems and external devices, the standard mandates encrypted communications and access control mechanisms to prevent data theft or tampering.

In an industry landscape often fixated on “technological breakthroughs,” V&T’s approach stands out for its restraint. Company leadership stated, “There is no such thing as ‘absolute security’ in cybersecurity, but we can continuously reduce the probability of incidents through iterative improvements. We prefer to be long-term thinkers, making steady investments to create replicable, practical examples for the industry.”

This philosophy aligns closely with broader industry trends. Under United Nations Regulation No. 155 (UN R155), starting in 2024, all vehicles and components exported to Europe must obtain certification under a Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS)—with ISO/SAE 21434 serving as its core supporting standard. V&T’s systematic implementation thus responds proactively to international compliance requirements while demonstrating its commitment to advancing high-quality development in China’s intelligent connected vehicle sector.

In the race toward intelligent mobility, cybersecurity has become an invisible yet existential threshold for enterprises. Although V&T’s ISO/SAE 21434 initiative may not yield immediate market advantages, the underlying principles of “front-loading risk management” and “ecosystem co-construction” are injecting greater certainty into the industry. “Cybersecurity is not a destination—it’s an ongoing process of continuous improvement,” said V&T. Each step the company takes quietly yet concretely reinforces this belief.