Automotive software platforms face constant cybersecurity threats and technological changes, making it essential to keep Linux up to date and compliant for safety and reliability. However, maintaining this effort strains engineering teams and resources, as many OEMs and suppliers struggle to balance security, stability, and long-term support across complex Linux platforms. Daily accumulation of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) can compromise safety and compliance without proactive patching, while updating kernels, drivers, and middleware can disrupt integrations and regress performance.
To address these challenges, Wind River provides comprehensive Linux lifecycle management services to keep platforms secure, compliant, and stable throughout their lifespan:
- Security and Compliance Management: Ongoing scanning and reporting via a customer-accessible portal, including automated and on-demand scans, generation of software bills of materials (SBOMs), and reports in human-readable and machine-readable formats (CycloneDX VEX).
- CVE Monitoring and Mitigation: Regular patching and emergency fixes for critical vulnerabilities, with collaborative prioritization aligned with customer release plans.
- Defect Remediation and Quality Checks: Skilled engineering support to identify and fix kernel, driver, board support package (BSP), and open source package defects, with emergency patches for critical issues and quarterly updates for prioritized fixes.
Business Outcomes:
- Reduced security risk through continuous monitoring, patching, and compliance management.
- Stable, production-ready Linux systems that minimize downtime and rework.
- Extended platform lifecycle with proven support for legacy environments.
Why Wind River:
With decades of embedded expertise and proven success in delivering production-grade software, Wind River enables OEMs, Tier 1s, and suppliers to meet performance, safety, and lifecycle requirements in the software-defined vehicle era.
For further discussion on how Wind River can strengthen security, reduce risk, and extend the lifecycle of automotive software, visit www.windriver.com/contact.
