Upstream Security Partners with Volvo for Safer Connected Vehicles

Herzliya, Israel-based automotive security pioneer Upstream Security has announced a partnership with Volvo to create safer automotive connections. The collaboration announcement comes as a direct result of Volvo's partnership with DRIVE, an innovation hub that focuses on disruptive start-ups in the Israeli mobility sector.

“The partnership approach is becoming ever more important, and the result of the collaboration between Upstream and Volvo can be beneficial to many people,” said Tommy Hansson Strand VP Volvo Group Connected Solutions Innovation Lab.

The partnership with Upstream Security will help Volvo, which is kicking off the global commercial corporation. Volvo will benefit from this partnership with Upstream Security as the latter provides cybersecurity solutions that are designed specifically to protect connected vehicle from cyber threats.

“Our mission is to protect every connected vehicle and smart mobility service on the planet. The collaboration with Volvo will take us even further towards our mission. With our data-driven, cloud-based platform, we can provide Volvo with the capabilities to accomplish secured connected vehicles,” said Yoav Levy, Co-founder and CEO Upstream Security.

This week, Upstream Security closed its Series C funding round which included BMW i Ventures as a new investor.