ISO 24089 & ECE R156
SOFTWARE UPDATE


Increasing cyber threats and system complexity in the automotive industry have made software updates a critical element not only for functionality, but also for security and regulatory compliance.

The control systems and electronic components used in vehicles have a dynamic structure that is constantly evolving with software. Increasing cyber threats and system complexity in the automotive industry have made software updates a critical element not only for functionality, but also for security and regulatory compliance.

UNECE R156 regulation and ISO 24089 standard define how software update processes should be managed by the manufacturer and how these processes should be carried out in a traceable, secure and auditable manner. In this context, Optival offers secure software update management and verification solutions for vehicle manufacturers and system providers.

Regulatory Compliance: UNECE R156

UNECE R156 requires that software updates performed throughout the vehicle life cycle:

  • It’s safe,
  • Traceable,
  • Authorized
  • Documentable

to be carried out in such a way that it is mandatory. During the type approval process, manufacturers are required to have installed a Software Update Management System (SUMS) with a Certificate of Conformity (CoC).

Our Service Scope

Optival offers professional services for software updates in the following areas:

  • Awareness trainings,
  • SUMS installation support,
  • RXSWIN code identification support,
  • Software update process audit (SU Audit) and product audit (SU Assessment),
  • Software update tests,
  • Support for type approval processes.

Why Optival?

Founded by a team of experts in product development, testing and certification in the automotive industry, Optival operates in the field of testing and certification services.

Technical Expertise

Technical expertise and project experience under UNECE R156

Integrated Evaluation

Evaluate software updates in integration with functional safety and cyber security

Fully Compatible

Regulatory workflows, test results and reporting formats

Fast and Planned

Fast planning and actions