Tiami proposes to design a zero-trust cybersecurity architecture tailored to c-V2X communications

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 11.620 - Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach) to Tiami Networks, Inc., a minority-owned small disadvantaged business, to design a zero-trust cybersecurity architecture tailored to C-V2X communications. The proposed architecture aims to prevent a multitude of security threats to connected vehicles, including broadcast message spoofing, man-in-the-middle attacks, denial-of-service, and SyncRef timing reference spoofing. The project is expected to develop technology to safeguard the automotive and telecommunications sectors as adoption of C-V2X technology accelerates among major automakers and telecom carriers. The award has a period of performance from May 15, 2024, to November 15, 2024.

Activities

During phase i, a zero-trust cybersecurity architecture tailored to c-V2X will be developed that decreases the vulnerability of existing wireless technology.

Expected outcomes

Technology development under this phase i is expected to prevent a multitude of attacks such as broadcast message spoofing, man-in-the-middle, denial-of-service, and syncref timing reference spoofing on connected vehicles.

Intended beneficiaries

The awardee's intended beneficiaries are the automotive and telecommunication sectors. Adoption of c-V2X technology is growing at an accelerated rate. GM and ford are currently leading original equipment manufacturer adoption of c-V2X in the US. In the telecommunication sector c-V2X infrastructure by US carriers like at & t and verizon will also drive growth as they roll out compatibility with 5G networks.

Subrecipient activities

No consultants, contracts and subawards will be used in phase i.