Imagine it is the year 2033. Autonomous vehicles have long since become part of our everyday lives. They drive independently, communicate with each other, and bring us securely to our destinations. Yet not everyone feels secure. Concerns are growing: What if hackers take control? What if quantum computers can decrypt passwords in seconds and remotely control vehicles?

Cybersecurity is no longer an abstract IT issue – it concerns all of us.

At Escar Europe 2025, IAV will demonstrate how we address these challenges with concrete solutions that are ready for deployment today:

IAV SUMS Demonstrator: Software updates that are secure and efficient

The IAV SUMS Demonstrator shows how holistic software update management works securely, efficiently, and directly in the control unit. Over-the-air updates have long been a key technology in mobility. Our exhibit demonstrates how software is reliably updated and managed. This is crucial for the security of connected vehicles.

IAV QuantumSAR: Cryptography for the post-quantum era

With IAV QuantumSAR, IAV presents a system that integrates quantum-secure algorithms on automotive-grade platforms. It is AUTOSAR-compatible, enables performance testing, and shows how modern cryptography works even under real-world conditions.
One of its most important applications is secure software updates, where every transmission is encrypted and verified within the control unit—even in a world with quantum computers.

Contacts

Claude-Pascal Stöber-Schmidt
claude-pascal.stoeber-schmidt@iav.de
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Hauke Petersen
hauke.petersen@iav.de
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