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Regulatory Complexity: Manual Work Has Reached Its Limit

 A new approach to automotive cybersecurity operations for long-term success

Software-Defined Vehicles Reshape Cybersecurity Demands

As the software-defined vehicle (SDV) becomes the new standard in mobility, regulatory complexity is escalating rapidly. From UN R155 to the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), compliance is no longer a milestone but a continuous operational requirement.

Cybersecurity regulations don’t end with certification. The real game begins after it. They require continuous, cumulative operations from development through post-production.
Without an integrated security operations framework, long-term compliance is unsustainable.

Why Manual Compliance Has Reached Its Limit

Despite the evolving landscape, many automotive companies still rely on manual documentation and siloed processes. These approaches often fall short when facing the demands of:

• Continuous update cycles for security artifacts
• Coordinated vulnerability management
• Cross-functional audits and regulatory reporting

A single vehicle may generate thousands of security documents. All of them must be consistently updated, versioned, and linked to risk management systems. This isn’t just time-consuming. It also increases the risk of human error, version mismatches, and ultimately, gaps in compliance and security.

What Companies Need: Integrated Security Operations

Sustainable compliance requires operational integration across functions from software engineering and homologation to aftersales service. That includes:

• Automating repetitive cybersecurity documentation
• Ensuring traceability across the software supply chain
• Enhancing visibility into vulnerabilities and incident response

Security is no longer confined to engineering. It now demands long-term operational readiness across all functions.

Case in Point: FESCARO's CSMS Portal

FESCARO, a trailblazer in end-to-end mobility cybersecurity, is accelerating its global expansion with the CSMS Portal at the core of its strategy.

The CSMS Portal acts as a gateway for automakers and their suppliers overwhelmed by regulatory complexity: an all-in-one platform that automates automotive cybersecurity operations.

Let’s break down the key ways the CSMS Portal empowers mobility teams to streamline compliance and strengthen security operations.

1.      Less Effort, Lower Cost the More You Use It

A single vehicle can generate more than 1,500 security documents, each requiring constant updates.
The CSMS Portal automates these repetitive tasks, cutting resource use by up to 90%.
Once operational, it can be managed with just one-tenth of the initial resources. This maximizes resource efficiency and enables costs to decrease as usage increases.

2.     Knowledge Base Built on Real-World Experience

FESCARO’s strength lies beyond technology.
The ability to define “what” needs to be done, supported by extensive collaboration with global OEMs and suppliers, has created a robust knowledge base grounded in real-world automotive cybersecurity. This foundation sets the CSMS Portal apart from off-the-shelf tools developed by general IT providers or consulting firms, as it is purpose-built for the unique needs of the automotive industry.

3.     Beyond Operations: Advancing Security

Building a cybersecurity management system from scratch can be outsourced,
but long-term success requires automakers and suppliers to drive their own security enhancement.
FESCARO delivers both a dedicated solution and strategic guidance for security advancement, helping them build and strengthen compliance systems over time.

Start Your Global Vehicle Cybersecurity Compliance Journey with the CSMS Portal

The CSMS Portal not only reduces operational burden but also transforms compliance into a business booster.

Ready to assess your readiness?

Contact FESCARO today to see how the CSMS Portal can support your journey.