Collaboration to Establish Standards and Certification Program for UGV Cybersecurity

Neya Systems, a leading provider of off-road autonomy and mission planning software, has announced a new partnership with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to create a cybersecurity and supply chain framework and certification program for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). This initiative aims to establish comprehensive standards and testing protocols to enhance the security, performance, and reliability of UGVs and robotics.

The collaboration addresses the growing need for standardized evaluation and certification of UGVs. Neya Systems and AUVSI plan to develop a robust, industry-backed cybersecurity and supply chain verification framework for UGVs by the end of 2024. This framework and voluntary certification program will focus on enhancing the protection, mitigation, recovery, and adaptability of autonomous ground vehicles.

“We are excited to announce the development of this cybersecurity certification program for UGVs,” said Kurt Bruck, vice president of Neya Systems. “This initiative represents a significant step forward in our efforts to establish an industry standard for protecting UGVs from unauthorized access. Our partnership with AUVSI will enable us to foster innovation and trust within the industry as a whole, ultimately enhancing the safety and reliability of these autonomous systems.”

Neya Systems brings its expertise in applying the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Zero Trust cybersecurity principles to its autonomy software. AUVSI will leverage the knowledge of industry members on its Cyber Working Group and Ground Advocacy Committee. AUVSI’s Cyber Working Group previously contributed to the development of AUVSI’s Green UAS framework and certification, which the DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit has approved as a verification method for compliance with NDAA requirements for drones.

“The need for standards and certifications for uncrewed systems continues to grow alongside the development and integration of uncrewed and autonomous vehicles and robotics,” said Casie Ocaña, director of trusted programs at AUVSI. “In the ground domain, AUVSI is looking to leverage our Trusted Cyber framework so that we can offer a solution to verify and support compliance among ground vehicle and robotics companies – which will further advance the safe and reliable future of these technologies.”