Cars now run many systems on the same hardware, which can cause safety and security problems. Can a platform keep systems safe and stop cyber attacks?
Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly software defined, with multiple systems such as ADAS, infotainment, and domain controllers sharing the same hardware. This creates challenges for OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and automotive software developers who need platforms that are safe, secure, and certifiable while supporting diverse workloads.
SYSGO trying to addresses these challenges with solutions that enable secure consolidation of mixed criticality systems on a single hardware platform. The company will be display these products at CES2026. Its PikeOS hypervisor allows safety and security critical applications to run alongside Linux, Android Automotive, AUTOSAR Adaptive, and POSIX workloads without interference, meeting strict standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and Common Criteria EAL5+.
For developers aiming to integrate real time systems and virtualization, SYSGO offers tools like ELinOS, an industrial grade embedded Linux with real time extensions for deterministic, safety critical applications. The company also provides lifecycle support, certification assistance, and access to Thales Group expertise, helping teams deliver high assurance solutions efficiently.
Security is another pressing concern in connected vehicles. SYSGO’s Host based Intrusion Detection System HIDS demonstrator shows how intrusion detection can protect ECUs and critical domains. Fully AUTOSAR IDS compliant and QM qualified, it uses AUTO ISAC threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK analysis to detect anomalies in realistic vehicle architectures. HIDS integrates with SIEM tools for real time monitoring and rapid incident response, giving developers a practical model for protecting mixed criticality workloads.
The company equips automotive developers with platforms that consolidate multiple systems safely, support real time and secure workloads, and safeguard vehicles against cyber threats, enabling the next generation of software defined cars.
“Modern vehicles are no longer just mechanical systems — they are complex distributed computers on wheels,” said Jose Almeida, Automotive Business Line Director at SYSGO. “At CES 2026, we are excited to demonstrate how SYSGO’s proven, certifiable platforms help developers deliver innovations faster, more safely, and more securely — whether for advanced driver assistance systems, domain controllers, or future software-defined vehicles.
