ISO 21434 (Automotive Cybersecurity)

ISO 21434 Consultant & Trainer in Geneva

ISO/SAE 21434 is the automotive cybersecurity standard, now indispensable since the UN R155 regulation on cybersecurity type approval entered into force. I train your Swiss teams — OEMs, suppliers and engineering firms — to understand, implement and audit it.

Why ISO 21434 is essential for the automotive sector

Connected vehicles are rolling computers, and cybersecurity is no longer optional. UN R155 requires vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate a certified Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) for type approval. ISO/SAE 21434 is the standard that defines how to build and operate this system.

I train your teams on the full standard: threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA), cybersecurity goals, secure development lifecycle integration, verification and validation, and post-production incident management. Every concept is applied to your real vehicle architectures and component portfolios.

For Swiss suppliers and engineering firms — who are deeply embedded in the European automotive supply chain — compliance is not optional: Tier-1 clients are requiring it in contracts.

If your components are in a vehicle, cybersecurity compliance is not optional: ISO 21434 is how you prove it.

Example training programmes

ISO 21434 training formats

Each format is tailored to your level, your sector and your goals.

Foundations

ISO 21434: structure & requirements

1 dayEngineering / quality / management

Standard overview, CSMS requirements, relationship with UN R155 and implementation path.

TARA

TARA analysis in practice

1 dayEngineering / cybersecurity

Hands-on threat analysis and risk assessment on real vehicle architectures.

Integration

21434 + 26262 + ASPICE

1 dayEngineering / quality

Integrate cybersecurity with functional safety and process maturity standards.

What I can do for you in Switzerland

Beyond training, I support you across your whole project:

  • Gap analysis against ISO 21434 requirements.
  • TARA workshop on your real vehicle architectures.
  • Tailor-made training for your engineering teams.
  • CSMS implementation support and mentoring.

Who it is for

  • Vehicle OEMs and manufacturers.
  • Tier-1 and Tier-2 Swiss suppliers.
  • Automotive software engineering teams.
  • Quality and audit teams in the automotive sector.

ISO 21434 training in Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich

Based in Carouge (Route des jeunes 47B, Canton of Geneva), I deliver on-site training across French-speaking Switzerland — Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel — as well as in Zurich, Berne and Basel, on-site or via virtual classroom. Quotes available in CHF on request.

Frequently asked questions

You may be wondering…

Is Switzerland affected by UN R155?
Yes — any vehicle sold in the EU/UNECE market requires UN R155 compliance, which affects Swiss manufacturers and suppliers.
How does it relate to ISO 26262?
ISO 26262 covers functional safety; ISO 21434 covers cybersecurity. They are complementary and must be integrated. We cover this in depth.
Which roles need this training?
Systems engineers, cybersecurity engineers, TARA leads, quality managers and programme managers.
How long does compliance take?
Typically 12-18 months for a full CSMS implementation. We help you plan a realistic timeline.
Let's get practical

Secure your automotive systems

Describe your automotive cybersecurity challenges and I will design an ISO 21434 programme for your Swiss organisation.

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