Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (PAS), a leading Tier 1 supplier of advanced automotive technologies, today announced the evolution of its VERZEUSE series of automotive cybersecurity solutions to fully support software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The upgraded suite now extends protection to cockpit high-performance computers (HPCs) and integrated ECUs, providing comprehensive security coverage throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle.
PAS will showcase the enhanced VERZEUSE lineup at the Japan Automotive ISAC “Automotive Cyber Security Pavilion” during EdgeTech+ 2025, held in Yokohama from November 19–21, 2025.
Meeting the Security Challenges of the SDV Era
As vehicles increasingly rely on software to deliver enhanced user experiences, safety systems, and continuous updates, the scale and complexity of in-vehicle software have grown dramatically. The broader use of open-source software (OSS) introduces new cybersecurity vulnerabilities and attack surfaces. These evolving threats demand automated, integrated, and lifecycle-based protection beyond the capabilities of traditional manual processes.
With SDV architectures virtualizing multiple ECU functions into a single cockpit HPC, PAS identified new risks related to virtualized communication channels, software-defined connections, and shared memory spaces. The evolved VERZEUSE series addresses these unique challenges through advanced vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and runtime integrity monitoring across physical and virtual domains.
Key Enhancements in the VERZEUSE Series
1. VERZEUSE for TARA – Automated Threat and Risk Assessment
Fully compliant with ISO/SAE 21434, VERZEUSE for TARA streamlines threat analysis and vulnerability assessment across vehicle systems, including SDV virtual environments. By automating risk evaluation and CWE-based vulnerability checks through PAS’s proprietary threat intelligence, the system can reduce the workload for threat analysis by up to 90% and design-phase vulnerability analysis by 63%, compared to conventional manual methods.
2. VERZEUSE for SIRT – Advanced Vulnerability Analysis for Cockpit HPCs
Supporting both physical and virtual communication environments, this innovation enables in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities in multi-virtual machine architectures. VERZEUSE for SIRT enhances the efficiency of Security Incident Response Teams (SIRT) by accelerating the detection and mitigation of vulnerabilities within virtualized SDV environments.
3. VERZEUSE for Runtime Integrity Checker – Enhanced Monitoring for Virtualized Systems
Extending PAS’s proven integrity monitoring technology, this solution provides continuous runtime verification for virtualized vehicle systems such as instrument clusters and infotainment units. Using a trusted execution chain and signed “heartbeat” signals, the system allows for rapid isolation and recovery of compromised virtual machines, ensuring resilient cybersecurity even under active attack conditions.
Commitment to Secure Mobility
“VERZEUSE integrates the cybersecurity expertise Panasonic has cultivated across consumer electronics, mobile devices, and automotive systems,” said Masashi Nagayasu, President of Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. “As the industry transitions into the software-defined vehicle era, PAS remains committed to advancing the safety, reliability, and trustworthiness of connected mobility.”
Since its inception, VERZEUSE has been applied across more than 120 in-vehicle products, becoming a core technology for protecting modern connected vehicles.
