WEBER-HYDRAULIK receives ISO/SAE 21434 certification for cybersecurity

The ISO/SAE 21434 standard defines requirements for the development of safe electrical and electronic systems in the automotive environment. The focus is on a risk-based approach: potential threats are identified early on, assessed, and specifically integrated into development processes.

For WEBER-HYDRAULIK, cybersecurity is an integral part of modern product development. This is particularly true given the increasing electrification, growing software content, and expanding system networking in hydraulic components and systems. With this certification, WEBER-HYDRAULIK demonstrates that corresponding processes are established company-wide. These include standardised risk analyses, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, as well as consistent documentation and verification mechanisms.

Maher Sahli, Head of the Functional Safety and Product Cybersecurity Competence Center, emphasises: "For us, cybersecurity is an integral part of product development. The certification confirms our commitment to developing systems that are not only functional and high-performing, but also holistically secure: in the best interests of our customers and their applications."

In key industries, cybersecurity requirements are continuously increasing. Drivers include growing connectivity, a rising proportion of software, and regulatory requirements such as UNECE Regulations R155 and R156.

For OEMs and system integrators, this means that systems must not only be functionally safe but also protected against cyberattacks. The ISO/SAE 21434 certification helps implement these requirements in complete vehicles.

For customers, the certification provides transparency and planning certainty. It confirms that cybersecurity is systematically addressed throughout the entire product lifecycle.

With ISO/SAE 21434 certification, WEBER-HYDRAULIK strengthens its position as a development partner for safety-critical systems in an increasingly regulated market environment.

"With this certification, we ensure that cybersecurity requirements are integrated into our development processes in a structured and traceable manner. This creates a solid foundation for collaboration with OEMs and system integrators, especially in regulated markets. At the same time, we are consistently refining our processes to meet the growing demands of connected vehicle and machine architectures," Maher Sahli adds.