Announcement
On August 19, 2026, HackersEra, India’s leading automotive cybersecurity firm, issued a press release from Pune announcing a collaboration with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity assurance for the recently launched premium electric SUV, the Sierra.ev, aligning the vehicle with India’s AIS‑189 type‑approval requirements.
Collaboration Details
HackersEra performed exhaustive cybersecurity testing at both the vehicle level and the individual ECU level for the Sierra.ev. The testing programme included structured risk treatment, validation testing, and close coordination with Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 suppliers to align mitigation strategies, close identified security gaps, and ensure consistent implementation of cybersecurity controls throughout the supply chain. These activities were aimed at positioning the Sierra.ev for AIS‑189 vehicle type approval, which is mandatory for connected and software‑defined vehicles in India.
Regulatory Significance
The end‑to‑end approach adopted by HackersEra ensures that the Sierra.ev’s security architecture complies with India’s mandatory AIS‑189 regulatory standards while preserving the performance and reliability expected of a premium electric SUV. Achieving AIS‑189 type approval is presented as both a regulatory milestone and a commitment to customers.
Executive Comments
Sven Patuschka, Chief Technology Officer of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., stated that “trust is becoming a defining factor in the adoption of connected and software‑defined vehicles” and highlighted cybersecurity as a core engineering responsibility embedded throughout vehicle development. Vikash Chaudhary, Founder and CEO of HackersEra, remarked that the collaboration reflects how Indian OEMs are setting new benchmarks in building secure, trustworthy mobility.
Company Backgrounds
HackersEra, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pune, is described as India’s first dedicated automotive cybersecurity company. It offers services across the full vehicle V‑cycle, including secure‑by‑design ECUs, threat analysis (TARA), intrusion detection, vehicle and ECU penetration testing, fleet‑scale Vehicle Security Operations (VSOC), and homologation support for UN R155/R156, India’s AIS‑189/AIS‑190, ISO/SAE 21434, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act. The firm operates an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 testing laboratory scoped for vehicle cybersecurity and holds certifications ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., formerly Tata Motors Ltd., is part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group. The company is listed on BSE (scrip code 500570) and NSE (scrip code 500570). It is a leading Indian automobile manufacturer with a portfolio of cars and SUVs, offering multi‑powertrain options, advanced connected technologies, and intelligent personal mobility solutions. The name change to Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. became effective on October 13, 2025 following a Composite Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench.