HackersEra has announced a cybersecurity collaboration with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) for the recently launched Sierra EV, strengthening the premium electric SUV’s readiness for India’s AIS-189 vehicle type approval requirements. The partnership focuses on comprehensive testing, risk mitigation, and supplier-level security controls as connected and software-defined vehicles become increasingly important in India.
The Sierra EV AIS-189 Cybersecurity programme is designed to ensure that the electric SUV’s connected architecture meets mandatory automotive cybersecurity requirements while maintaining vehicle performance, reliability, and safety.
Vehicle and ECU-Level Cybersecurity Testing
As part of the project, HackersEra conducted extensive cybersecurity testing at both complete-vehicle and individual ECU levels. The company also worked with Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers to identify security gaps, coordinate mitigation measures, and maintain consistent cybersecurity controls across the supply chain.
Structured risk treatment and validation testing were used to verify that identified vulnerabilities were addressed through suitable technical and process controls. This work positions Sierra EV AIS-189 Cybersecurity readiness as an important step toward vehicle type approval in India.
The programme covers key areas including EV cybersecurity, vehicle cybersecurity, connected EV cybersecurity, automotive cybersecurity compliance, and software-defined vehicle security.
Tata Motors Puts Cybersecurity at the Core
TMPV CTO Sven Patuschka said trust is becoming increasingly important as connected and software-defined vehicles gain adoption. He emphasised that cybersecurity must be treated as a core engineering responsibility and embedded throughout vehicle development.
The collaboration therefore goes beyond conventional penetration testing, strengthening security across the vehicle lifecycle and supporting Tata Motors EV cybersecurity objectives.
HackersEra Highlights AIS-189 Compliance
HackersEra founder and CEO Vikash Chaudhary described AIS-189 type approval as more than a regulatory milestone, linking compliance directly with customer trust. According to the company, rigorous ECU testing, supplier coordination and disciplined risk treatment demonstrate how Indian automakers are raising automotive cybersecurity standards.
The Sierra.ev AIS-189 Cybersecurity initiative could consequently become an important reference point for AIS-189 compliance and EV type approval India requirements as connected electric vehicles become more sophisticated.
What It Means for India’s EV Industry
Founded in Pune in 2015, HackersEra specialises in automotive cybersecurity, including TARA, penetration testing, intrusion detection, VSOC and homologation support covering AIS-189, AIS-190, UN R155/R156 and ISO/SAE 21434. It operates an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 testing laboratory and serves automotive clients globally.
For Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, the Sierra EV AIS-189 Cybersecurity programme strengthens its push toward secure, connected, zero-emission, and future-ready mobility. As electric SUVs increasingly depend on connected technologies, robust cybersecurity is emerging alongside physical safety as a critical pillar of India’s EV revolution.
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