Clarke Case Study & Project Proposal for Honda

Client Overview

Company: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Industries: Automotive, Electric Vehicles, Robotics, Aviation, AI Mobility

Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan

Divisions Covered:

– Honda Motor (ICE & EV)

– HondaJet (Aviation)

– Honda Robotics (ASIMO, AI)

– Honda R&D (Autonomous Systems, Connectivity)

– Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India

– Software-Defined Vehicle Program

Key Security Challenges Identified

• Connected cars and two-wheelers require encryption for V2X data, telematics, infotainment, and OTA updates — particularly with Honda’s shift to software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

• Honda’s EV platforms and battery management systems need real-time encryption of diagnostics, charging analytics, and firmware patches across global units.

• AI-driven products like ASIMO, autonomous mobility, and driver-assist platforms involve sensitive data about environments, user identity, and human behavior.

• Global manufacturing operations use robotic workflows, vendor integrations, CAD designs, and cloud-based ERP systems — requiring protection from IP leaks and cyber sabotage.

• HondaJet’s aviation systems involve navigation software, flight logs, maintenance telemetry — which fall under aerospace-grade security standards.

• Operating in over 150 countries, Honda must comply with GDPR, APPI (Japan), DPDP (India), CCPA (California), and ISO/SAE 21434 for automotive cybersecurity.

Next Steps

We propose a Clarke–Honda Cyber Mobility Taskforce, including:

• Honda R&D (Japan, India, US)

• EV & Battery Design Teams

• HondaJet Compliance & Avionics Teams

• Honda Robotics and Smart Factory Units

• Clarke’s Japan Automotive Encryption Division

Submitted by:

Sarv Singh

Founder & CEO