Automotive Cybersecurity

ANCIT Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for CAN

Smart Protection for Connected Vehicles

As vehicles become smarter and more connected, protecting in-vehicle communication is crucial. ANCIT's Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for CAN is a lightweight, real-time software stack designed to detect and prevent unauthorized activities within the vehicle's CAN network.

The IDS continuously monitors CAN messages, identifies abnormal behaviour, and triggers instant alerts to ensure data integrity and system safety. It uses rule-based detection methods including whitelist validation, periodic timing checks, data length verification, and signal range monitoring to catch intrusions or faults early.

NXP S32K144 Tested

Real-time Monitoring

Lightweight Stack

Customizable Rules

IDS Dashboard — Real-time CAN Network Monitoring

Key Features

Real-time Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of CAN communication with instant detection of anomalies and threats.

Lightweight Integration

Optimized for resource-constrained ECUs with minimal memory and CPU footprint.

Customizable Rules

Flexible rule-based detection logic that can be tailored to specific vehicle architectures.

Alert Notifications

Visual (LED) and software alert notifications for immediate threat awareness.

Hardware Validated

Tested on NXP S32K144 hardware with TS Master for reliable performance.

DBC Compatible

Anomalies can be visualized on tools like CANoe, PCAN-View, or custom dashboards.

What Does It Offer?

Comprehensive detection capabilities to protect your vehicle's CAN network

ID Whitelisting

Only authorized CAN IDs get through, blocking unknown message identifiers.

DLC Validation

Ensures the right data length for each message, detecting malformed frames.

Timing Checks

Detects flooding & replay attacks by monitoring message timing patterns.

Payload Range Validation

Catches out-of-range signal values (e.g., engine speed, temperature).

Signal Consistency

Detects logically inconsistent signals that indicate tampering or faults.

Error Reporting via CAN

Every anomaly gets a clear, structured error code for easy diagnosis.

Real-time Visualization

With real-time responses and a provided DBC, anomalies can be visualized instantly on tools like CANoe, PCAN-View, TSMaster, or custom dashboards. Get immediate visibility into your vehicle's network security status.

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Secure Your Vehicle Network

Get started with ANCIT's IDS for CAN and protect your connected vehicle from cyber threats.