Automotive Secure Software Resource Centre


Secure Software Development For Automotive Applications

There are more connected cars than ever, and as arguably the biggest and most complicated of connected devices, vehicles are vulnerable.

Learn more of secure software development in the context of automotive security.

Leveraging automated tools to satisfy the demands of ISO 26262


SAE J3061 and ISO 26262?
They’re made for each other


Best advice on
ISO/SAE DIS 21434



SSDLC: The Secure Software Development Lifecycle

Traditional practice for secure code verification is largely reactive. Code is first developed in accordance with relatively loose guidelines, and then tested to find potential vulnerabilities.

SSDLC offers a better, proactive approach to ensure that code is secure by design and implemented using a systematic development process.

SSDLC: A proactive approach to secure software development


Static analysis (SAST)
& SSDLC


Dynamic analysis (DAST)
& SSDLC



Requirements traceability
& SSDLC


Pen testing
& SSDLC




Secure Application Code Matters

There are so many factors that contribute to the security of a connected device that it would be easy to overlook the role of application code

Here's why it matters.

Hacking is indiscriminate, easy, cheap and lucrative for unscrupulous members of society. Read why that makes your application a target.

The security of any connected system depends on its “defense in depth.” A key element of that defense in depth lies in secure software development.

Learn more about defense in depth and secure applications, and the significance of endpoints in IoT security.

Static Application
Software Test (SAST)

Learn how SAST is applied early in the lifecycle, lowering the cost of vulnerability rectification.

White Box Dynamic Application Software Test (DAST)

Learn how white box DAST analyses complement SAST and black box DAST techniques.

Customer Stories


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We chose the LDRA tool suite because it covers comprehensive static analysis and has very good dynamic analysis capabilities

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LDRA rules has been invaluable to us. I would estimate that we have saved at least €200k by using the tool, which represents a very speedy return on investment for us

LDRA Is Here To Help


For more than 40 years, LDRA has developed and driven the market for software that automates code analysis and software testing for safety-, mission-, security-, and business-critical markets. Working with clients to achieve early error identification and elimination, and full compliance with industry standards, LDRA traces requirements through static and dynamic analysis to unit testing and verification for a wide variety of hardware and software platforms. Boasting a worldwide presence, LDRA has headquarters in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, and India coupled with an extensive distributor network. For more information on the LDRA tool suite, please visit www.ldra.com.

Our Customers


ISO 9001 | TÜV Certification


The TÜV and ISO certificates each say something a little different about LDRA and its products. ISO 9001 certification demonstrates LDRA’s ability to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations. And TÜV approval of software test tools suggests something more specific about the capabilities of the products, and their capacity to meet the exacting demands of the world’s predominant functional safety standards.