AVCDL is a comprehensive cybersecurity development lifecycle framework providing processes, requirements, and mappings to technical standards for secure system creation and compliance.
This repository contains material related to A Versatile Cybersecurity Development Lifecycle (AVCDL)
AVCDL is used by organizations aiming to implement and demonstrate compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 24089, and UN regulations like R155/6. It serves governance, risk, and compliance professionals, suppliers, and developers seeking structured processes, documentation, and audit readiness for secure system development and supply chain risk management.
This repository is primarily documentation and reference material rather than an executable tool; users should be prepared to navigate a large volume of documents. Windows users must enable long file path support to avoid cloning issues. The AVCDL is actively assessed for compliance with evolving standards, so users should monitor the assessments directory for updates. Companion training materials are under development, indicating ongoing enhancement of user support.
Clone the repository using git: git clone https://github.com/nutonomy/AVCDL.git
Alternatively, download the ZIP archive if not using git (see zip_downloading.md)
On Windows, enable long file path support to avoid path length issues (see Microsoft documentation link)
Download or clone the entire repository to access all linked secondary documents
Start by reviewing the primary document located at ./distribution/AVCDL.pdf
Optionally download secondary documents and working material directories for full context