SK on has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first in South Korea to obtain the international cybersecurity certification (CSA) for its Battery Management System (BMS), earning recognition for its technological reliability in the global market. Additionally, the company secured the Functional Safety Management System (FSMS) Level 3 certification, validating its capabilities in both security and safety fields on an international level.
On July 10th, SK on announced that it received two key certifications from TUV Rheinland, a global testing and certification organization: CSA (Cyber Security Assessment) and FSMS (Functional Safety Management System) Level 3.
The CSA certification is awarded to products developed based on the Cyber Security Management System (CSMS). SK on’s BMS is the first domestic automotive control unit to receive this certification, indicating it possesses advanced cybersecurity measures compliant with global standards.
The newly certified SK on BMS is expected to be supplied to European automakers alongside battery cells and modules, and will be installed in vehicles to demonstrate its cybersecurity capabilities in real-world applications. This achievement once again affirms SK on’s technological strength and reliability in security.
Moreover, SK on obtained FSMS Level 3 certification based on ISO 26262, an international standard for functional safety of automotive electronic systems. This certification is granted to companies that maintain systematic safety management throughout the entire process—from design to mass production—among a total of five levels. SK on is the first domestic company in the BMS sector to earn this recognition.
In addition, last May, SK on secured Level 3 certification for its cyber security management system based on ISO/SAE 21434, an international standard for managing cybersecurity risks in automotive electronic systems.
As vehicle cybersecurity becomes increasingly critical worldwide, the importance of such certifications grows. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) introduced vehicle cybersecurity regulation UNR155 in 2021. Since July of last year, compliance with CSMS certification has been required to sell vehicles in 56 countries including the European Union, North America, and Asia. This regulation applies to all vehicles, including internal combustion engine cars, eco-friendly vehicles, and those equipped with electronic control units.
Koh Jong-woon, head of SK on’s System-Based Technology Development, stated, “This certification recognizes not only SK on’s BMS capabilities but also our overall competency in security and safety management on an international level. We will continue to expand the application of BMS by collaborating with global automakers,” he said.
