Rolling Wireless 5G Automotive NADs Successfully Pass NISTIR 8259A Security Audit
Rolling Wireless, the world’s leading supplier of network access devices (NADs) to the automotive industry, today announced that its RN932B 5G module has successfully passed a rigorous security assessment against the NISTIR 8259A IoT Device Cybersecurity Capability Core Baseline.
NISTIR 8259 is a standard published by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), outlining essential cybersecurity practices for IoT device manufacturers. As a complement to these guidelines, NISTIR 8259A identifies a core baseline of IoT device cybersecurity capabilities for manufacturers, classified in six main categories: Device Identification, Device Configuration, Data Protection, Logical Access to Interfaces, Software Update, and Cybersecurity State Awareness.
UL Solutions, an independent third-party testing and certification provider, audited the Rolling Wireless RN932B 5G module.
The security assessment was conducted via different methodologies including documentation reviews and grey-box testing. In grey-box testing, UL Solutions’ security analysts operate the devices with limited knowledge about the system, thus fairly resembling an outsider attacker scenario. Grey-box testing is used to confirm the presence of specific mechanisms, as well as to challenge certain mechanisms through Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks and brute forcing attempts.
UL Solutions’ assessment concludes and validates that Rolling Wireless’ RN932B module has the capability to meet all NISTIR 8259A IoT Device Cybersecurity Capabilities.
“As the digitization of automotive systems continues to accelerate, cybersecurity risks are a key concern for all players in the automotive ecosystem,” said Andreas Kohn, Chief Operating Officer at Rolling Wireless. “Rolling Wireless’ company mission is to be the most reliable and secure wireless solutions provider for the global automotive industry, and our ‘security by design’ culture has helped us win and maintain the trust of leading car manufacturers worldwide for more than 20 years. The excellent results from UL Solutions’ security audit reflect our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and data protection.”
The RN932B module is the North American variant in Rolling Wireless’ RN93xx series. Based on the Qualcomm SA522M chipset, RN93xx series modules bring a multitude of advanced connectivity functionalities to automotive applications. More than just 5G modems, RN93xx modules are delivered with a flexible, Linux-based NAD software platform. Customers can build their telematics control units on the ready-to-use Rolling Wireless Core Services, on Qualcomm’s Telematics Application Framework (TelAF), or on a custom application framework.
About Rolling Wireless
Rolling Wireless is the world’s leading supplier of network access devices (NADs) to the automotive industry, with over 60 million automotive-grade cellular modules shipped to date.
Building on more than two decades of innovation and operational excellence, Rolling Wireless helps automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers create applications that enhance safety, delight drivers, and generate additional revenue. The company’s unique open-source software platform enables customers to build Linux-based telematics control units (TCUs) on a single module.
Rolling Wireless was established as an independent company in 2020, with the divestiture of Sierra Wireless’ automotive business unit. Headquartered in Luxembourg, the company employs more than 300 automotive experts worldwide.