iC Consult Becomes Core Member of the Car Connectivity Consortium

10. July 2023 | 
Global | 

Further Leveraging Its Decades-Long Industry Expertise in Vehicle-to-Smartphone Interoperability

iC Consult, a leading Identity and Access Management (IAM) consultancy and system integrator, is thrilled to announce its induction as a Core Member of the global Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC). This significant step reinforces the company’s commitment to pushing boundaries in digital identities and vehicle identities integration.

The CCC, recognized globally as the driving force behind vehicle accessibility for all smart mobile devices, brings together major manufacturers across the globe – many of these members have been iC Consult’s clients for years. The organization aims to create sustainable and flexible ecosystems that standardize the interfaces between vehicles and smartphones, with the ultimate vision to provide a consistent user experience across all vehicles and mobile devices by increasing interoperability and reducing market fragmentation.

iC Consult’s CTO, Andre Priebe states: “The Connected Car Consortium’s efforts mark a crucial convergence of physical and digital spheres. We are privileged to partake in this journey, employing advanced strategies like Identity-First Security and Zero Trust to bolster security amid the anticipated complexities of future connected vehicle use cases.”

iC Consult UK CEO, Chris Patrick, comments: “Joining the CCC as a Core Member presents a remarkable opportunity to amplify our influence on the intersection of digital identities and vehicle systems. Our longstanding expertise, coupled with our strong relationships with key CCC members, positions us perfectly to make significant contributions to the consortium.”

As a Core member of this organization, iC Consult is positioned to help shape the future of connectivity within the Automotive industry and will continue to bring digital identities and vehicle identities together with innovative solutions. We are honored to join industry giants such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, and VW in this mission to future-proof vehicle access.

About iC Consult

iC Consult is the world’s leading independent consultancy, systems integrator, and managed services provider for Identity & Access Management with more than 800 employees worldwide. Committed to excellence and innovation, iC Consult provides customers with next-level cyber security solutions using best-in-class IAM technology. Its service portfolio covers Managed Services for IAM, including advisory, architecture, implementation, integration, support, and operations. Headquartered in Germany, iC Consult has offices in Switzerland, Austria, France, Belgium, Spain, Bulgaria, the UK, the U.S., Canada, India, and China. The world’s largest brands trust in iC Consult’s expertise to secure and manage their most valuable assets: their identities.