DEFENSA is an in-vehicle cybersecurity solution developed by Akimbo Technologies, targeting automotive systems — particularly those involving Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD) functions. The product is offered in a software-only deployment variant called DEFENSA Embedded, which is designed to be co-located on Electronic Control Units (ECUs) or other network devices within vehicles that are still in the design phase. DEFENSA Embedded operates by detecting, correcting, and healing cyberattacks in real time. It can also be integrated at the system level to assign, revoke, and reassign application authority, enabling dynamic fault tolerance and application resiliency. The solution is described as patented and focuses on protecting mission-critical vehicle systems — such as braking and steering — from both critical system failures and cyberattacks. It is positioned for use in electrified and automated vehicle platforms where the attack surface on embedded systems is a growing concern.