--- title: "Protecting the Software Defined Vehicle - Red Balloon Security" description: "Runtime Defense & Monitoring Reduce Risk, Cost, and Compliance Exposure Contain Field Issues& Liability Exposure Runtime enforcement helps prevent tampering from becoming a recall, warranty, or litigation issue Stabilize Lifetime Software Security Spend Planned protection reduces emergency patching, reactive service actions, and lifetime remediation costs De-Risk Compliance & Protect Market Access Runtime evidence supports audits," date: "2026-05-15T22:23:59+00:00" language: "en-US" canonical_url: "https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/covesa/software-defined-vehicle/" source_url: "https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/covesa/software-defined-vehicle/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- [ Skip to content ](#content) [ ![Red Balloon Security](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-33.svg) ](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/) [ CONTACT ](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/contact/) # Runtime Defense & Monitoring ## Reduce Risk, Cost, and Compliance Exposure ### Contain Field Issues & Liability Exposure Runtime enforcement helps prevent tampering from becoming a recall, warranty, or litigation issue ### Stabilize Lifetime Software Security Spend Planned protection reduces emergency patching, reactive service actions, and lifetime remediation costs ### De-Risk Compliance & Protect Market Access Runtime evidence supports audits, lowers compliance friction, and strengthens access to regulated markets Our Platform ## From Runtime Defense to Security Operations Insights **[Symbiote ](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/runtime-defense/)**runs on-device and provides runtime defense and attestation. **[AESOP](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/runtime-defense/)** coordinates fleet-wide response, giving your SOC evidence-grade telemetry with no impact on device performance. 01 ![Symbiote](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Symbiote.svg) Continuous Defense + Attestation ![](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Logo-Icon_SYMBIOTEAsset-1.svg) 1 ![](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Logo-Icon_SYMBIOTEAsset-1.svg) 2 ⋮ ![](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Logo-Icon_SYMBIOTEAsset-1.svg) n - Defends against attacks - Provides continuous attestation - Sends security data to AESOP 02 ![AESOP](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Aesop_logo_wordmarkAsset-1.svg) Monitor, Respond, and Alert ![](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/noun-monitor-2509067.svg) ![](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Logo-Icon_SYMBIOTEAsset-1.svg) On- or Off-Target Device ![](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/noun-cloud-5095064.svg) ![](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Runtime-Protection-Combo-Logo_SymbioteAESOP_RBS-Webpage_05.12.2026.ai-01Asset-1.svg) - Responds to security events - Sends alerts - Shares runtime data w/customer SOC 03 ### Customer Security Operations Center ![](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/noun-security-operation-center-7058168.svg) - Monitors devices - Performs in-depth analysis of events - Provides runtime data for compliance Swipe to view all stages→ ![Red Balloon Security](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RBS_logo_wordmark_cream.svg) ## Protecting the Software Defined Vehicle Modern vehicles run on zonal controllers and dozens of ECUs. Each is a potential attack surface. Red Balloon Security defends them at runtime, on-device, where the threat operates. WHERE RED BALLOON SECURITY PROTECTS ## Symbiote and AESOP across the architecture **[Symbiote](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/runtime-defense/)** can be installed on the largest ECUs to bare metal devices to provide continuous runtime protection and attestation. **[AESOP](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/runtime-defense/)** runs alongside, with optional cloud deployment for response and correlation at scale. [ ![Connected vehicle defense architecture diagram mapping security controls across vehicle systems](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Slide1.png) ](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Slide1.png) REGULATORY ALIGNMENT ## How RBS helps you meet emerging mandates Embedded devices now operate under a converging set of cybersecurity mandates. Runtime defense and continuous attestation provide the data and evidence layer regulators expect. unece-r155-r156 ### UN R155 / R156 Cybersecurity & Software Update Management Systems eu-cra ### EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Enforcement window opening - products with digital elements nhtsa-cybersecurity-best-practices ### NHTSA Cybersecurity Best Practices U.S. - voluntary guidance, increasing scrutiny iso-sae-21434 ### ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive cybersecurity engineering standard COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS ## Trusted by the companies building the next generation of critical embedded systems ![Hewlett-Packard logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-41.svg) ![Rivian logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-32.svg) ![Bosch logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-48.svg) ![Rockwell Automation logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-43.svg) ![Cisco logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-44.svg) ![DENSO logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-40.svg) ![Siemens logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-42.svg) U.S. GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENTS ## Backed by 15 years of Federal engagements ![Naval Sea Systems Command logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-38.svg) ![In-Q-Tel logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-35.svg) ![Department of Defense logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025-17-1.svg) ![Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-36.svg) ![Air Force Research Laboratory logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-45.svg) ![U.S. Air Force logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-46.svg) ![U.S. Digital Services logo](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Client-Logos-RBS-Website-2025Asset-34.svg) ![Red Balloon Security Defend From Within brand graphic](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DEFEND-from-WITHIN.-feature-image-2-e1755556533263.png) ## Talk to us at COVESA COVESA AutoTech Networking Event HUB Stadium of Novi, MI June 3 5:45-8:45 PM [ Talk to Red Balloon Security ](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/contact/) [← Back to Directory](https://xckd6kzuxte054o.onstatic.studio/covesa/) 26795