Connected Mobility
Built for Tomorrow
Empowering Secure Vehicle Connectionsfor Safer, Smarter Journeys

AT A GLANCE

Catalyzing Car-City Connections

ABOUT ASKEY
Founded: 1989

According to a report by the World Health Organization, over 1.2 million people are killed
in road crashes each year around the world. Imagine if vehicles could communicate
with one another and even process information regarding pedestrians, traffic lights,

Headquarters: New Taipei City, Taiwan

weather conditions, and traffic data. This scenario has the potential to significantly
reduce accidents caused by factors such as poor nighttime visibility, blind spots during

Industry: Computer networking

turns, or the sudden appearance of pedestrians or vehicles due to human error. This iswhere the value of V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technology like V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle)
communication lies. According to a report by the US National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), V2V communication could prevent up to 80% of non-impaired
crashes, potentially saving thousands of lives annually.
Askey, a digital visionary, has evolved from the traditional custom-order approach to empower
the digital mobility era, drawing upon its over 30 years of proven expertise in vehicle network andcommunication technology.
Askey is now proactively shaping robust 5G-V2X networks, aiming to build a strong digital foundation for amore convenient, safer, and efficient future of mobility.
One notable example involves the past challenges faced by emergency responders who often
jeopardize their safety by racing against time on hazardous roads. Addressing this concern,
Askey has developed its own 5G C-V2X (cellular V2X) on-board unit (OBU) and roadside unit (RSU)
system. This innovative system enables real-time and precise transmission of vehicle position,road conditions, and signal information to the traffic control system. By exchanging real-time info,
it smartly adjusts priority signals, proactively clearing traffic and cutting accidents. This hasboosted ambulance dispatch efficiency by 38%. Askey has supplied over a million OBUs to top
global automakers, cementing its role as a key provider of telematics solutions. Askey’s
collaborations span Europe, the US, Japan, Taiwan, and China, with leading automakers
and Tier 1 suppliers.

Employees: 6,000
www.askey.com

BUSINESS CHALLENGE

Running in Circles for Vulnerability
Management
To bring the envisioned future to life, connected cars are essential, and Askey’s 5G C-V2X OBU and RSU
system is a key player in making it happen. It’s like the heart of the connected car — not only handlingexternal communication, but also backing up critical vehicle telematic data and user identity. If it gets hit
by cyberthreats, the impact could be significant for both the company and users; attackers could remotely
disable vehicle functions, crash the system, or take unauthorized control to slip in backdoors and swipe
the car owner’s personal information.
YC Chang, Senior Director at Askey’s Automotive Product Unit, shares: “For Askey, with our strong
network communication background, we’ve always maintained strict security standards. So, when car
manufacturers asked for proof of our product’s security, we were confident. But surprisingly, our firstreview from automotive clients raised concerns. This happened because testing protocols for vehicles aredifferent from those for consumer IoT products. That’s why we quickly decided to adopt ISO/SAE 21434. It’s a
big step, especially the part about managing vulnerabilities.”
In the past, Askey used a consultant company to help with product vulnerability scanning. However, this proved
time-consuming because of a third-party company’s involvement in the scanning process. After the third-party company
scanned for vulnerabilities and sent the report to the consultant company, it was then passed on to Askey. This led toprolonged issue resolution times when Askey faced problems and needed confirmation. The communication process followed
this chain, causing delays. This back-and-forth communication approach not only extended the problem-solving time but alsobrought in gaps or misunderstandings in communication, increasing complexity and difficulty of addressing issues.
In addition, the consultant company mainly focused on guiding procedures, ensuring companies followed established processes,
but not necessarily confirming the accuracy of the solution. Chang shares an instance where this situation posed challenges:“We dedicated a lot of effort to creating documents, only to realize that they didn’t align with customer requirements. This led tomultiple rounds of revisions, making our entire development process highly inefficient. For us, who needed to race against time,
this effectively extended our product’s time to market, significantly affecting our team’s morale.”SOLUTION

Fueling Effective Development ThroughActionable Intelligence
When it comes to thorough vulnerability scanning and management, VicOne’svulnerability management platform, xZETA, has it covered. xZETA handles tasks likegenerating software bills of materials (SBOMs) and conducting extensive vulnerabilityscans automatically. It seamlessly integrates into the continuous integration andcontinuous delivery or deployment (CI/CD) process, boosting efficiency. With VicOne’s
patent-pending technology, the VicOne Vulnerability Impact Rating (VVIR), it combinesinternal insights, such as Askey’s system environment and product usage scenarios,with external information from VicOne’s exclusive automotive threat intelligence.
This helps Askey assess the real-world impact of vulnerabilities, including scope,
affected users, CVSS rating, and more. By considering all these factors, xZETA
prioritizes addressing the most critical vulnerabilities for Askey.
Chang shares his experience: “The xZETA system delivers almost immediate results.
After scanning for vulnerabilities, it offers actionable intelligence, like where to findpatches or related information. This helps us swiftly pinpoint high-risk issues andplan mitigation, accelerating our product development efficiency. Furthermore,
VicOne’s expertise in cybersecurity makes the dashboard easy to understand, reducing
communication time. In a recent case, we went from vulnerability scan to patch
deployment in just two weeks, a major improvement from the previous six-month timeframe.”
Patrick Lu, Senior Manager at Askey’s Automotive Product Unit, also shares: “xZETA
adds value to our quality management, allowing us to avoid human biases inchoosing between ‘fix’ or ‘no fix.’ Now, with xZETA’s VVIR, we can assess the severity ofvulnerabilities from a more neutral angle, not just our subjective viewpoint.”

xZETA [allows] us to avoid human biases
in choosing between ‘ﬁx’ or ‘no ﬁx.’ …
with xZETA’s VVIR, we can assess theseverity of vulnerabilities from amore neutral angle, not just our
subjective viewpoint.

PATRICK LU
Senior Manager at
Askey’s Automotive Product UnitRESULT

Trust on the Road:
Ensuring Secure Vehicle
Connections
With VicOne, Askey can now use a fully automated vulnerability management
platform and proactively identify potential exploitable vulnerabilities. ThroughxZETA’s patent-pending VVIR technology, external and internal insights
are integrated to prioritize high-risk vulnerabilities. This empowers Askey toswiftly identify and address high-risk issues and formulate corresponding
strategies. All of this information feeds back into Askey’s Threat Analysis andRisk Assessment (TARA) results, ensuring alignment with the ISO/SAE 21434
process while maintaining a continuous monitoring spirit.
Chang shares: “VicOne’s expertise in automotive cybersecurity has
validated my initial decision. Whenever we need technical advice related tocybersecurity, VicOne consistently offers practical real-world examples. The
VicOne team’s specialized knowledge has been crucial in swiftly implementingsolutions.”
Now, Askey can continue to drive innovation, reshaping the future of intelligent
transportation for safer, smarter mobility.

The xZETA system delivers almost
immediate results … accelerating ourproduct development eﬃciency. … In arecent case, we went from vulnerability
scan to patch deployment in just twoweeks, a major improvement from theprevious six-month time frame.
YC CHANG

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Senior Director at
Askey’s Automotive Product Unit