ARAI’s new lab is the first in India to bundle all cybersecurity testing, verification and homologation for connected cars under one roof.
Manufacturers no longer need to scramble between overseas labs for VAPT, TARA validation or HSM development; everything from vulnerability scanning to software update management is now locally available.
The facility’s 7 core services include Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, verification of Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment reports, hardware and software security module design, XiL‑based evaluation, V2X communication testing, and real‑time CVE tracking. Each module is calibrated to satisfy the dual AIS‑189 and AIS‑190 standards that govern cyber‑security management and software‑update systems in India.
In a market where electric and autonomous vehicles are rapidly expanding, cyber‑security is moving from a niche concern to a core safety requirement. Global regulators are tightening homologation rules, and India’s AIS standards mirror that trend. By housing all these tests in a single facility, ARAI removes a major bottleneck for OEMs, reducing both cost and lead time and allowing more robust security to be baked into vehicles before they hit the showroom.
For the end‑user, the ripple effect is a quieter, safer driving experience. When manufacturers can certify compliance domestically, they can roll out secure over‑the‑air updates faster, and consumers gain confidence that their connected car’s data and control systems are shielded from the growing threat landscape. As ARAI expands its portfolio, buyers can expect the next wave of EVs and SUVs to carry built‑in cyber‑security that meets the same rigor as their mechanical safety systems.