Driving cybersecurity forward for Canada's connected transportation future.
Founded in response to the growing complexity of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, Pasturewatch emerged from a collaborative research project at a leading Canadian university. We recognized the critical gap between rapid automotive technological adoption and the corresponding cybersecurity frameworks.
Our journey began by examining specific ransomware vulnerabilities in fleet management systems and has since expanded to encompass a holistic view of the connected vehicle ecosystem. Based in Edmonton, our work is deeply informed by the unique challenges and standards within Canada, including alignment with evolving Transport Canada cybersecurity frameworks.
Pioneering research in automotive IT security.
To provide neutral, analytical research and practical solutions that fortify the cybersecurity posture of connected vehicles operating across Canada.
Deconstructing communication protocols to identify vulnerabilities in real-world scenarios, from encryption standards to intrusion detection systems.
Creating actionable guidelines and penetration testing methodologies tailored for automotive hardware security modules and onboard networks.
Sharing knowledge through publications and interviews with automotive IT researchers to raise industry-wide security awareness.
Chelsie Moore
Lead Analyst, V2X Security
Specializes in vehicle-to-everything communication risks and encryption standards. Leads our field research on intrusion detection systems.
Itzel Gottlieb
Senior Penetration Tester
Focuses on penetration testing for in-vehicle networks and assessing ransomware vulnerabilities in commercial fleet systems.
Athena Yost Sr.
Policy & Framework Director
Architects cybersecurity frameworks and ensures our methodologies align with Transport Canada and international standards.