Becoming Part of the DEKRA Family, Onward Security Enriches Cybersecurity Compliance Solutions for the Global IoT Markets

[Taipei, Taiwan: March 28th, 2023]- Onward Security, a leading brand for IoT cybersecurity compliance solutions, has announced that it becomes part of the DEKRA family, the Expert organization DEKRA, a global leader in security, safety, and sustainability. With the acquisition of Onward Security, a leading provider of IoT certification, DEKRA expands its portfolio of accreditations worldwide and R&D capacities. They provide comprehensive security compliance solutions for the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity in automotive, healthcare, industrial, and consumer IoT markets.

Onward Security has been dedicated to creating a secure connected environment. Since 2014, it has tested more than 700 IoT product security and helped more than 300 companies around the world to receive cybersecurity certification for IoT products in industrial, in-vehicle, medical, financial, and other applications. In recent years, supply chain attacks on the rise, Onward Security also assisted enterprises in implementing automated product security assessment and management tools, not only creating SBOM more easily but also reducing the risks of threats and vulnerabilities to realize ultimate security.

Morgan Hung, Co-Founder of Onward, Chairman, and General Manager expresses his excitement about the opportunity to work together: "We believe that our expertise in IoT cybersecurity will complement DEKRA's already existing capabilities, and we look forward to working together to lead the way in developing IoT cybersecurity and providing our clients with first-class cybersecurity solutions."

The transaction is part of DEKRA's strategy to become the global leader in cybersecurity certification and testing services. Mike Walsh, DEKRA Executive Vice President for the APAC Region: “I’m very excited about the acquisition. Their expertise and services are a perfect fit for our business, and we are confident that the combined strengths of our two companies will enable us to boost our presence in the APAC region and deliver even more valuable services to our customers globally. The increasing complexity of cyber threats, coupled with the need for businesses to have a trusted partner in cybersecurity, has made it a crucial area of investment for DEKRA.”

Fernando E. Hardasmal, DEKRA Executive Vice President and Head of the Service Division Digital & Product Solutions: “The integration of Onward Security will allow us to broaden our cybersecurity services and accelerate our R&D capabilities. DEKRA will be able to offer its clients comprehensive solutions that address the new regulatory challenges and market access to key regions with an expanded portfolio of accreditations.”
 

Onward Security is a leading brand in cybersecurity compliance solutions for the Internet of Things. Onward Security has been selected as a Hot Company in the Cybersecurity Internet of Things, Global InfoSec Awards. In addition to possessing Asia's most complete cybersecurity assessment lab, it develops automated security assessment products with AI and machine learning features. It has been dedicated to helping customers in IoT/IIoT device manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and other industries to fast obtain security certification and effectively manage risks and vulnerabilities of open-source software to ensure cyber and product security.
 

About DEKRA

DEKRA has been active in the field of safety for almost 100 years. Founded in 1925 in Berlin as Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein e.V., it is today one of the world’s leading expert organizations. DEKRA SE is a subsidiary of DEKRA e.V. and manages the Group’s operating business. In 2022, DEKRA generated preliminary sales totaling almost EUR 3.7 billion. The company currently employs over 48,000 people (as of 30.09.2022) in approximately 60 countries on all continents. With qualified and independent expert ser-vices, they work for safety on the road, at work and at home. These services range from vehicle inspection and expert appraisals to claims services, industrial and building inspections, safety consultancy, testing and certification of products and systems, as well as training courses and temporary work. The vision for the company’s 100th birthday in 2025 is that DEKRA will be the global partner for a safe, secure, and sustainable world. With a platinum rating from EcoVadis, DEKRA is now in the top one percent of sustainable businesses ranked.