The increasing connection between modern technologies has brought multiple benefits, but it has also exposed industries to new risks. Cars, medical devices, industrial robots, and consumer electronics are now dependent on complex software systems, and this creates loopholes for cyberattacks.
This shift has forced organizations to rethink security not as an add-on but as an integral part of product design. One firm that has followed this path is C2A Security, founded in Israel in 2016 by Michael Dick.
Initially focused on the automotive sector, the company has grown to include healthcare, robotics, and other technology-driven fields, showing how cybersecurity must adapt across industries.
When C2A Security first entered the market, its primary mission was to address the growing risk of cyberattacks in connected vehicles. As cars began to include advanced driver-assistance systems, cloud connectivity, and even autonomous functions, their exposure to hacking became visible.
The possibility of an attacker remotely controlling a vehicle’s critical systems was no longer just a theory. For manufacturers and regulators, cybersecurity became a matter of both consumer safety and corporate responsibility.
In this environment, C2A Security developed solutions designed to protect vehicles throughout their lifecycle. The company released AutoSec in 2020, a platform for monitoring and securing automotive systems.
AutoSec was built to address upcoming requirements like UN Regulation No. 155, such as the United Nations Regulation No. 155, which sets cybersecurity management for vehicles, and ISO/SAE 21434, a standard for automotive cybersecurity engineering.
Although the company established itself in the mobility sector, the challenges it addressed were not unique to automobiles. Healthcare, for example, has increasingly relied on digital systems and networked medical devices.
Pacemakers, diagnostic tools, and hospital management systems all need secure connectivity to work properly, but they are also targets for malicious attacks. C2A Security began working with organizations such as Medcrypt and Elekta, as well as programs like Health-ISAC Navigator, to improve security in medical technology.
Robotics and industrial systems provided another area where security concerns were similar to the automotive sector. Robots deployed in manufacturing facilities and connected industrial machinery face similar risks from unauthorized access and manipulation. In collaborations with companies such as Siemens, Valeo, and Marelli, C2A Security applied its expertise to protect digital technologies.
EVSec is central to C2A Security’s cross-industry work, a risk-based platform that integrates artificial intelligence into the DevSecOps process directly into product design and testing. This means that risks can be identified early, incidents can be managed systematically, and regulatory standards can be maintained across development.
By offering features such as automated threat modeling, vulnerability management, incident response, and audit traceability, EVSec addresses the practical challenges that arise when organizations attempt to balance quick product development with security requirements.
Importantly, these functions fit with international standards, allowing companies to meet regulatory requirements in multiple markets without having to build separate security systems from scratch.
C2A Security partnerships include automotive manufacturers such as Daimler Truck and BMW Group, global technology firms like NVIDIA, and consultancies including Deloitte. As a member of the Automotive Security Research Group (ASRG), C2A Security takes part in community-driven projects on compliance and safety.
With time, C2A Security has been recognized through international awards. In 2023, the company received the European Prize for Mobility, recognizing its role in advancing secure transportation technologies.
The company’s recognitions include the CES Innovation Awards (2022), the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards (2021), and the CLEPA Top Innovator in Product Security (2024). The shift of C2A Security from automobiles to healthcare and robotics highlights cybersecurity challenges across industries.
As of 2025, C2A Security expanded its acquisition into the healthcare and MedTech sectors with Pittsburgh-based Vigilant Ops. This collaboration will integrate Vigilant Ops’ expertise in Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) automation, FDA and EU MDR compliance, and product transparency into C2A’s orchestration platform.
Whether protecting a vehicle’s electronic control units, a hospital’s diagnostic equipment, or a factory’s robotic arms, the core problem remains maintaining the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance with international standards.
