IdSafe develops biometric and cybersecurity solutions for the automotive industry. Their technology focuses on securing vehicle access and data, enhancing both physical and digital security for modern cars.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Modern vehicles are increasingly vulnerable to theft and cyberattacks, with traditional security systems often failing to protect against sophisticated methods like key cloning, ECU swapping, and code grabbing. The growing connectivity and electronic control systems in cars create new entry points for malicious actors to compromise vehicle security and data.
Solution
IdSafe provides biometric and cybersecurity solutions designed to protect vehicles from both physical theft and cyber threats. The Identisafe-09 system uses fingerprint recognition technology to secure vehicle access and engine start, preventing unauthorized use even if a thief bypasses traditional key-based systems. For motorcycles, Bikesafe-99 offers similar fingerprint-based security, along with a speed control feature to reduce accidents. IdSafe also offers automotive cybersecurity solutions, including real-time in-vehicle protection, cloud-based intrusion detection systems, threat intelligence, secure over-the-air updates, and protection for in-vehicle networks and electronic control units (ECUs).
Target Audience
IdSafe's products target individual vehicle owners seeking enhanced security, as well as automotive manufacturers and fleet operators looking for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions.
Features
- **Identisafe-09:** Fingerprint-based car security system that prevents engine start without authorized fingerprint verification.
- **Bikesafe-99:** Fingerprint-based motorcycle security system with optional fingerprint-activated garage door opener.
- **CAN bus integration:** Integration into the vehicle's CAN bus data network to prevent engine start without authorized fingerprint.
- **Real-time In-Vehicle Protection:** Protection against malicious inbound or outbound network traffic using deep packet inspection.
- **Cloud-based IDS & Trusted Mobility:** Cloud-based intrusion detection system and a trusted mobility platform for secure communication.
- **Threat Intelligence & Cloud Analytics Platform:** Analytics platform providing threat intelligence and insights, deployed in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
- **Secure OTA:** Secure over-the-air update capabilities to protect against malicious software updates.
- **Speed Control:** Speed control feature in Bikesafe-99 allows authorized riders to set and lock a speed limit.
- **Live Dashboard Camera Monitoring:** Optional live dashboard camera monitoring with AI face recognition and driver monitoring.