Torc Robotics Joins Auto-ISAC to Strengthen Cybersecurity Collaboration Across Connected Commercial Vehicles

Membership supports Torc’s continued focus on secure, resilient autonomous trucking systems as the company advances toward commercialization

BLACKSBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Torc Robotics, a pioneer in self-driving vehicle technology, today announced it has joined the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC), a global member-driven organization dedicated to advancing cybersecurity collaboration across the automotive industry.

As autonomous trucks become more connected and integrated into the freight ecosystem, cybersecurity is an essential part of building systems that are safe, reliable and ready for commercial deployment. Through Auto-ISAC, Torc will collaborate with automakers, suppliers and commercial vehicle organizations to share cyber threat intelligence, contribute to emerging best practices and help strengthen the resilience of connected vehicle technologies.

"Cybersecurity isn't added at the end of development; it's built into the product from the design stage," said Mike Westra, Senior Director of Product Cybersecurity at Torc. “As we prepare to commercialize and scale autonomous trucking, participating in Auto-ISAC helps us strengthen our approach in collaboration with the broader autonomous industry, ensuring our product is designed to address evolving cyber threats throughout its lifecycle."

Auto-ISAC provides a trusted forum for members to share timely cyber threat intelligence, develop cybersecurity best practices and coordinate responses to emerging threats across the automotive sector. Torc’s participation reflects its broader commitment to industry collaboration as the company continues developing autonomous trucks for long-haul freight operations in the U.S.

“Delivering autonomous trucks at commercial scale requires disciplined engineering across safety, security, reliability and operations,” said Mike Avitabile, Chief Engineering Officer at Torc. “Our participation in Auto-ISAC strengthens that work by helping ensure cybersecurity advances alongside the broader technology and industry ecosystem.”

Through its membership, Torc will participate in Auto-ISAC working groups and collaborate with industry peers on cybersecurity guidance, information sharing and best practices for connected and autonomous vehicle systems.

"The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, and no organization can stay ahead of it alone,” said Faye Francy, Executive Director, Auto-ISAC. “By joining Auto-ISAC, Torc is strengthening an industry-wide community dedicated to sharing cyber threat intelligence, advancing best practices and supporting the secure deployment of autonomous commercial vehicles."

About Torc

Torc is driving the future of freight with autonomous technology. With more than 20 years of experience in pioneering safety-critical, self-driving applications, Torc offers an AI-forward, self-driving vehicle software and integration solution and is currently focusing on commercializing autonomous trucks for long-haul applications in the U.S. In addition to its Blacksburg headquarters and engineering offices in Ann Arbor, MI, and Montreal, Torc has a fleet operations facility in Dallas-Fort Worth, to support the company’s productization and commercialization efforts for our customers. As an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, a global leader and pioneer in trucking, Torc is empowering exceptional employees, delivering a customer-focused autonomous truck product, and providing the safest, most reliable, and cost-efficient solution to the market. For more information, please visit torc.ai.

About Auto-ISAC

The Auto-ISAC was formed by automakers in 2015 to establish a global information-sharing community to address vehicle cybersecurity and operate as a central hub for sharing, tracking, and analyzing intelligence about emerging cybersecurity risks. Auto-ISAC members represent more than 99 percent of light-duty vehicles on the road in North America. Members also include heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets, carriers, and suppliers. For more information, please visit www.automotiveisac.com.