Press Release, 13 November 2025
Panasonic Holdings Corporation has unveiled an upgraded version of its VERZEUSE cybersecurity platform, designed to protect vehicles through their entire lifecycle in the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The enhanced VERZEUSE now supports not only individual ECUs but also cockpit high-performance computers (HPCs) and integrated virtualised ECUs—an architecture shift reflecting how vehicle software is increasingly central to functionality, safety and user experience.
The latest version introduces three key innovations:
- VERZEUSE for TARA – Automates ISO/SAE 21434-compliant threat analysis and weakness detection across the entire vehicle rather than only single ECUs, reducing workload by up to 90%.
- VERZEUSE for SIRT – Designed for vulnerability analysis in cockpit HPCs with multiple virtual machines and container environments, tackling unique risks in virtualised architectures.
- VERZEUSE Runtime Integrity Checker – Continuously monitors virtualized in-vehicle systems, detecting anomalies and enabling rapid recovery through signed heartbeat mechanisms among virtual machines.
With the shift toward vehicles that are defined more by software than hardware, Panasonic’s innovation equips automakers to handle evolving cybersecurity challenges—from open-source vulnerabilities to complex software communication paths. The company will showcase the new VERZEUSE line at the “Automotive Cyber Security Pavilion” during EdgeTech+ 2025 (November 19-21).
In short, Panasonic’s updated VERZEUSE platform is a strong step forward for protecting SDVs, enabling carmakers and Tier-1 suppliers to scale secure, connected mobility with greater confidence in an increasingly software-driven automotive world.
