K1 Security

path to the better & Secure future

The team behind the Keyvault System creates exceptional user experience leveraging in-house state-of-the art technologies in combination with best and proven practices. We challenge car ownership as it is today. From smooth keyless access to advance security, our first product brings the future closer, and paves a pay to the better car ownership experience.

Keyvault K1 System supports a wide range of cars. Virtually every car produced after 2008 that uses CAN bus protocols is compatible with Keyvault K1.

trends in Digital Car Keys technology

Car thefts are at an all-time high, with thieves now adept at intercepting and duplicating key-fob codes from a distance. Simple devices, easily found online, enable criminals to amplify your car's signal, effectively granting them access to your vehicle without the physical key. This method, known as a relay attack, involves a thief near your home capturing the signal from your key fob and transmitting it to an accomplice near your car, tricking it into starting the ignition.

These hacking devices are shockingly affordable, costing just a few hundred dollars. The consequences are significant: vehicle theft in the U.S. remains at near-record levels. In the first half of 2023 alone, nearly half a million cars were stolen, marking a 2% increase from the previous year.

Cyberattacks on connected vehicles have surged by 99% since 2018, with a staggering 92% of UK car thefts in 2019 executed without the actual keys.

In 2020, researchers exposed several flaws in keyless entry systems, which hackers could exploit with ease. A notable incident in July 2020 involved a Tesla Model 3's NFC tag vulnerability that allowed an unauthorized individual to unlock the car. Since 2010, remote attacks have consistently outnumbered physical attacks, comprising over 79% of all car security breaches in the last decade.

Concerns with modern-day solutions

Experiments with connected car systems started a long time ago, however didn’t have a widespread appeal or market until only recently. However, current solutions often don’t provide much value and possess a new set of security problems. That push people away with fear of loosing control of the vehicle and ever increasing car theft reports.

Absolute majority of cars currently in production don’t take any advantage of the late tech advances. In addition to that, there is no way to adopt such tech to the older models.

To illustrate the critical importance of security features in our products, consider the following insights on the vulnerabilities of standard car keys:

Imagine you're at a parking lot, about to enter a grocery store. You press your key fob to lock the doors, and the flash of your car's headlights confirms it. This could be the moment a thief captures your key fob's radio frequency and clones your code.

In conclusion, while key fobs offer convenience, they also present significant security risks. As technology evolves, so do the tactics of hackers seeking to exploit weaknesses in vehicle security systems. The trend of sophisticated attacks on car access systems is escalating, posing a real threat to vehicle safety.

Harnessing the power of two with K1

K1 harnesses the combined strengths of BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and UWB (Ultra Wideband) technologies. BLE excels in security measures, while UWB stands out for its high-precision location of the user's smartphone.

We integrate both technologies in Keyvault K1 System. This significantly enhances ownership experience. Smooth keyless entry, and high-level security guaranteed, among overall performance of the system.

Keyvault K1 System use secure data encryption and an additional level of authentication.

Level 1
Vehicle access information is encrypted using the BLE access key. It acts as a form of device authentication and guarantees that only authorized gadgets may connect to a BLE device. The access code is unique for each vehicle.

Level 2
In the city, the control panel picks up the signal from a smartphone or smart watch for up to 5 meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle. This ensures a secure connection between the vehicle and the gadgets.


Level 3
An additional level of security is provided when the access code is found. It is limited by authentication time, and, as a result of authentication, either gives access to the device or automatically blocks an unauthorized user.

* Additional information

• Keyvault K1 System is available for iOS devices with support of Ultra Wideband technology (UWB). Those include Apple iPhone 11 and later, except Apple iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation). Keyvault app will be available in the Apple Appstore from day one after the first Keyvault K1 deliveries will be sent to customers. Android support will follow soon after the launch.
• Ultra Wideband technology (UWB) is not available in the countries or regions listed below: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
• K1 system supports a wide range of vehicles utilising CAN bus protocol. Vehicles sold in U.S. since 2008 have to support CAN bus protocol. If you want to make sure your car utilises CAN bus protocol, address your car’s user manual.
• K1 System works best for vehicles with “Push-to-start” buttons. Such vehicles can be started from the Keyvault App without the need of a physical key.
• To use your K1 System from the app to start, open doors, open the trunk, etc, you will have to spare one key fob. It should be disassembled and soldered inside the main K1 box. It’s a standard procedure performed by almost any car service on a regular basis for car security systems.
• What do I do if I lose my smartphone or it is stolen? If you find that you are missing your mobile device, do the following as soon as possible: A. Remotely block your smartphone using another device, so no intruder can log into the app, find, open, or start your vehicle. B. Email the KeyVault tech support, and we will block the functions in the app that allow communication with your vehicle.
• What happens if a user with 'temporary' access to the vehicle goes outside the travel area or the key expires? If you find that you are missing your mobile device, do the following as soon as possible: A. Remotely block your smartphone using another device, so no intruder can log into the app, find, open, or start your vehicle. B. Email the Keyvault tech support, and we will block the functions in the app that allow communication with your vehicle.
• What happens if a user with 'temporary' access to the vehicle goes outside the travel area or the key expires? The user will receive a notification that they need to return to the travel area within 15 minutes or notify the owner of the expansion of such area. If that is not done, the access to the vehicle will be limited. In that case, the following actions will not be possible: starting the engine, central lock management, trunk management.
• I changed my smartphone. What do I do? There are two ways to start using the Keyvault application on a new mobile device. A. You can set it up by using the backup from the old smartphone or by transferring the information directly. In that case, all the information in the app will remain. B. Install the Keyvault app on your new smartphone and log in. The home page will show all your vehicles, but information on previous routes and statistics will be lost.