What Trillium Secure does

Trillium Secure, Inc. is a privately held cybersecurity company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, that develops multi-layered embedded cybersecurity and trusted data lifecycle management solutions for connected and autonomous vehicles, fleets, and adjacent transportation systems. The company's product portfolio is anchored on the Trusted Mobility Platform, which integrates SecureGO (in-vehicle network firewall and intrusion detection), SecureFAST (firmware authentication), SecureLINK (secure over-the-air updates), SecureSKYE (cloud-based security and data management), and SecureIXS (AI-powered intrusion detection and prevention at the ECU level). Underlying the stack is a blockchain and AI architecture that establishes chip-to-cloud data trust, enabling use cases such as secure mobility commerce, usage-based insurance, and predictive maintenance. Trillium monetizes through subscription-based cybersecurity platform services, software licensing to enterprise customers, and authenticated trusted-mobility data services.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales targeting Global 1000 automotive OEMs, with secondary segments in aerospace and defense, insurance, and mobility-as-a-service providers. Its customer base spans North America (United States), Europe (United Kingdom, France), and Asia Pacific (Japan, Vietnam), supported by offices in Sunnyvale, Ann Arbor, San Diego, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City, and Belfast. As of the most recent source data, Trillium had raised approximately $15 million in disclosed venture funding across rounds in February 2017 ($4M, led by Global Brain with DBJ Capital and Mizuho Capital) and July 2018 ($11M, led by JAFCO with Airbus Ventures, Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Plug and Play, and Tokyo Century). The company was founded by engineers from the automotive, telecommunications, and semiconductor industries, is led by CEO David M. Uze and Chairman Dr. Sachio Semmoto, and has accumulated industry recognition including a CES 2019 Innovation Award, Red Herring Top 100 Global and Asia awards, and a Gartner Cool Vendor designation.

Name

Trillium Secure

Legal name

Trillium Secure, Inc.

Website

https://trilliumsecure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Trillium Secure develops multi-layered embedded cybersecurity and trusted data lifecycle management solutions for connected and autonomous vehicles, serving automotive OEMs, aerospace and defense, insurance, and mobility-as-a-service providers via its Trusted Mobility Platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Cybersecurity

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure Elements & Trusted Execution Processors (TPM/TEE/Crypto MCUs) (HDAHAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Critical Infrastructure Protection Platforms & Security Orchestration (Asset Inventory/CMDB, Policy Enforcement) (EUADANAL), Privacy-Preserving On-Device ML (secure enclaves, TEEs, differential privacy) (HDAAAJAH), API Security & Service-to-Service Security (mTLS, Service Mesh Security) (HDABAHAN), Privacy, Data Protection & Compliance (zk compliance, GDPR/PII handling) (FSAPAJAM)

Keywords

• Vehicle cybersecurity
• Automotive security software
• Intrusion detection systems
• Firmware authentication
• Connected car protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunnyvale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Platform Subscription: Subscription-based cybersecurity platform as a service providing comprehensive protection and secure data lifecycle management for vehicles and fleets through a multi-layered approach.
2. Trusted Data Services: Authenticated operational and threat management data solution for fleet vehicles that preserves privacy, confidentiality, and anonymity of data while at rest and in motion.
3. Software Licensing: Licensing of software products including in-vehicle network protection, machine learning algorithms, and secure OTA updates to automotive OEMs, aerospace and defense organizations, and insurance companies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Trillium Secure develops and markets multi-layered embedded cybersecurity software for connected and autonomous vehicles, with the core portfolio spanning SecureGO (in-vehicle network protection/adaptive firewall), SecureFAST (firmware authentication), SecureLINK (secure OTA updates and IVN authentication-encryption), and SecureSKYE (fleet-wide security and data management platform with AI-powered IDPS). These products are unified under the Trusted Mobility Platform, which establishes chip-to-cloud data trust via blockchain-based vehicle ID verification and machine learning, enabling secure monetization of vehicle data.

Product overview

Trillium Secure offers a multi-layered cybersecurity and secure data lifecycle management platform for connected and autonomous vehicles. The product portfolio consists of four core products (SecureGO, SecureFAST, SecureLINK, SecureSKYE) unified under the Trusted Mobility Platform. SecureGO provides in-vehicle network protection, SecureFAST handles secure over-the-air updates, SecureLINK offers authentication-encryption for firmware, and SecureSKYE serves as the cloud-based security and data management platform. These products work together to provide chip-to-cloud security, protecting vehicle data from its origin at ECUs through transmission to cloud services where blockchain technology verifies and encapsulates data for machine learning processing and secure mobility commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SecureGO: In-vehicle network (IVN) protection solution that provides intrusion detection and firewall capabilities for connected vehicles.
• SecureFAST
• SecureLINK
• SecureSKYE
• SecureIXS
• PassGO
• Trusted Mobility Platform
• vSEC

Products and services

• SecureGO In-vehicle network protection solution providing intrusion detection and an adaptive firewall for telematic control units, gateways, and domain controllers. Protects electronic control units (ECUs) and secures internal vehicle networks from cyber threats. Targeted at automotive OEMs and fleet operators.
• SecureFAST Firmware authentication technology for vehicle electronic control units, providing cryptographic assurance of firmware integrity. Targeted at automotive OEMs and defense organizations.
• SecureLINK Secure over-the-air (OTA) update technology for delivering software, firmware, and cybersecurity updates throughout the vehicle lifecycle, with continuous protection against newly emerging threats. Targeted at automotive OEMs and fleet operators.
• SecureSKYE Cloud-based security and data management platform providing fleet-wide cybersecurity monitoring, threat management, and data governance for connected vehicles and autonomous fleets. Targeted at automotive OEMs, defense fleets, and mobility operators.
• SecureIXS AI-powered intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS) that creates a protective firewall for each ECU by using machine learning to inspect behavioral-level patterns and detect anomalies across vehicle fleets. Targeted at OEMs, defense fleets, and fleet operators.
• Trusted Mobility Platform End-to-end ecosystem of trust unifying SecureGO, SecureFAST, SecureLINK, and SecureSKYE, powered by blockchain and AI. Establishes data trust from vehicle ECUs through cloud-based blockchain verification for machine learning processing and secure mobility commerce. Targeted at OEMs, insurers, ride-share operators, and defense organizations.
• vSEC Cybersecurity Subscription Service Subscription-based cybersecurity service offering multi-layered protection for connected vehicles through a comprehensive protection and secure data lifecycle management model. Targeted at automotive OEMs and fleet operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Unchallenged at DEF CON 26 - no hacker claimed the bounty offered, proving strength of in-vehicle defense
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• UEC ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2018Partnership to explore development of multi-layered, rugged and adaptable cyber-defense for military vehicles. Trillium's cybersecurity suite integrates with UEC's power management systems in U.S. military tanks and heavy vehicles. Synergies between Trillium's cybersecurity professionals and UEC's electronic and power experts for modular lifecycle cybersecurity assurance platform.
• University of Michigan TechLab at McitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2018Partnership for AI research to secure connected cars. Trillium's Director of Global Engineering collaborates with TechLab at Mcity, a Company-in-Residence program for advanced mobility companies. Ross Hirschi spearheads SecureIXS IDPS refinement using AI and machine learning for behavioral pattern inspection and anomaly detection in vehicle fleets.
• ThalesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShowcased trusted services and technology together with Thales at FIC2019 (Forum International de la Cybersécurité) in Lille, France. Collaboration through Cyber@StationF program based at Station F startup campus.
• Plug and PlaymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal innovation platform that selected Trillium as Hottest Company for August 2018. Provides access to portfolio and industry partners, fueling Trillium's growth through startup ecosystem with over 10,000 startups and 220 corporate partners.
• San Diego State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution partnership for V2X technology innovation at Trillium's Wireless Center of Excellence in San Diego.
• UC San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution partnership for V2X technology innovation at Trillium's Wireless Center of Excellence in San Diego.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• NXP Semiconductors: Major automotive semiconductor supplier with secure element and TEE offerings that increasingly incorporate on-device security IP; represents a chip-level competitive vector that could commoditize Trillium's ECU-level security layer.
• Harman International (Samsung): Connected car division of Samsung offering cybersecurity as part of broader infotainment, telematics and ADAS solutions; competes at the OEM level by integrating security into a full-stack platform rather than as a point solution.
• ESCRYPT (Bosch): Now part of Bosch, ESCRYPT offers end-to-end automotive cybersecurity (ECU, fleet, V2X) and represents the Tier 1 integrator threat: bundling comparable capabilities with Bosch's hardware stack to displace standalone vendors like Trillium.

Direct peers

• Karamba Security: Israeli automotive cybersecurity company specializing in ECU-level intrusion prevention and runtime integrity for connected vehicles; competes with Trillium's SecureGO in targeting the same OEM security buyer with similar embedded security IP.
• GuardKnox: Israeli automotive cybersecurity company focused on high-end ECU-level security and V2X protection, directly competing with Trillium SecureLINK and SecureGO in the OEM design-in cycle.
• Argus Cyber Security (Continental): Acquired by Continental in 2017 for ~$430M, Argus was the most direct competitor in automotive ECU security; Continental now bundles Argus with its Tier 1 hardware offerings, creating a structural threat to standalone players like Trillium.
• C2A Security: Automotive-focused cybersecurity company offering DevSecOps and cybersecurity lifecycle management for OEMs and Tier 1s, overlapping with Trillium's portfolio on UNECE WP.29 compliance solutions.
• Upstream Security: Vehicle cybersecurity cloud platform offering fleet-wide anomaly detection and threat intelligence for connected vehicles, overlapping most directly with Trillium's SecureSKYE/SecureIXS cloud-side capabilities.
• VicOne: Trend Micro subsidiary providing automotive cybersecurity solutions for OEMs, fleet operators and Tier 1 suppliers, with overlapping IDPS and SOC capabilities versus Trillium SecureIXS and SecureSKYE.

Emerging players

• Vector Informatik: Established automotive engineering tools provider expanding into cybersecurity testing and validation tooling; adjacent rather than directly competitive, but increasingly relevant as OEMs need to certify cybersecurity per ISO/SAE 21434.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors9 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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