Google Cloud has announced its partnership with the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) as an Innovator Partner. This collaboration aims to address cybersecurity risks in the automotive sector. The Auto-ISAC is a global community focusing on vehicle cybersecurity and represents 99% of light-duty vehicles in North America. It is expanding to include heavy trucking and commercial vehicles. Google Cloud is dedicating resources and expertise to help secure the automotive industry's systems against evolving threats.
The partnership brings together Google Cloud's expertise in IT, OT, supply chain logistics and product security. By combining its global security intelligence with Auto-ISAC's collective defense model, Google Cloud aims to support the industry in managing cyberthreats, ensuring operational continuity and advancing digital transformation. As part of this partnership, unique insights from Mandiant will be shared to help protect the automotive industry.
This initiative is part of Google's broader commitment to investing $10 billion over five years to enhance cybersecurity across various sectors. This commitment has led Google to join several Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs) across key sectors. Google Cloud emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in the shift toward software-defined vehicles and the integration of vehicles into the internet of things.
Leaders from Google Cloud and Auto-ISAC, such as Nick Godfrey, senior director and global head, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud; and Vinod D'souza, director, manufacturing and industries, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud; stressed the need for cyber resilience to keep pace with innovation. Faye Francy, executive director of Auto-ISAC, welcomed Google Cloud to the Partnership Program, highlighting the potential to advance vehicle cybersecurity together.
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