SK On gets cybersecurity certification for battery management system

Park Ki-soo, right, head of research and development at SK On, poses with Noh Jin-pyo, head of functional safety and cybersecurity in Asia Pacific at TUV Rheinland, at a certification awarding ceremony at SK On's research and development center in Daejeon, Wednesday. Courtesy of SK On

SK On said Thursday its battery management system has earned certifications in cybersecurity assessment (CSA) and functional safety management system (FSMS) level 3 from TUV Rheinland, a global testing and certification organization.

This marks the first time a Korean battery maker’s battery management system has obtained international certifications in CSA and FSMS level 3, based on the ISO 26262 standard, which governs the systematic management of functional safety in automotive electrical and electronic systems.

According to SK On, CSA certification is awarded to products developed and validated under a cybersecurity management system (CSMS).

In May, the battery maker received CSMS level 3 certification, which is given to companies that demonstrate the ability to manage cybersecurity risks across automotive software and electronic components.

“The certifications prove SK On’s technological leadership and robust management systems for both cybersecurity and functional safety,” said Ko Jeong-woon, head of system generic technology development at SK On. “We will continue to expand the scope of these solutions in close collaboration with global automakers.”

SK On plans to supply its certified battery management system to European carmakers.

Under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) U.N. Regulation No. 155, which took effect in 2021, new vehicles sold in 56 UNECE member states in Europe, North America and Asia must meet strict cybersecurity requirements if they are equipped with electronic control units.