Argus Cyber Security

Argus Cyber Security offers automotive cyber security solutions aimed at enhancing vehicle safety in a connected, software-defined environment. According to the vendor, their products and services cater to various aspects of automotive cyber security, including intrusion detection and prevention, vehicle vulnerability management, and a vehicle security operations center (VSOC). Argus serves companies of all sizes, ranging from small startups to large global automotive manufacturers and suppliers. The target professions and industries for Argus Cyber Security include automotive manufacturers, automotive suppliers, cyber security professionals, automotive engineers, and automotive software developers.

Key Features

Host IDPS: According to the vendor, Argus' ECU Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) offers capabilities such as detection, protection, logging, and fail-safe mechanisms for POSIX-based ECUs running Linux, Android, and Adaptive AutoSAR software. It includes features like host hardening, platform integrity validation, system limiter, and advanced threat detection.

CAN IDPS: Argus' Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) for CAN networks is designed to monitor traffic, detect threats and anomalies, and provide prevention mechanisms for common attack methods. The vendor claims that it offers features such as automatic configuration, baseline enforcement, diagnostics inspection, and data analysis.

Ethernet IDPS: According to the vendor, Argus' Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) for in-vehicle Ethernet networks provides options for network monitoring, threat detection, and attack prevention. It can be integrated into an ECU as an AUTOSAR firewall or embedded in a switch firmware.

Vehicle Vulnerability Management: Argus' Vehicle Vulnerability Management (VVM) solution, as claimed by the vendor, ensures continuous monitoring, detection, and guidance for vulnerability response throughout vehicle and component development. It offers features such as vulnerability scanning, impact analysis, response prioritization, and asset management.

VSOC: Argus' Vehicle Security Operations Center (VSOC) combines technology, processes, and a team of subject-matter experts to establish or expand a fully functional operation center for vehicle fleets. According to the vendor, it provides use case engineering, threat intelligence, vehicle SIEM, and operations support.