Econolite Raises the Bar for Cloud Security in Traffic Management
The worlds of transport management and cybersecurity rarely collide in headlines, yet when they do, it signals a profound shift in the digital maturity of mobility infrastructure.
Econolite Systems, Inc. has achieved a landmark milestone as the first North American provider of cloud-based Advanced Traffic Management Systems to secure both SOC 2 Type II attestation and a public SOC 3 report for its Centracs Mobility platform.
The certification places Econolite in rarefied company. As transport networks increasingly embrace cloud-first architectures, rigorous independent validation of security posture becomes more than a box-ticking exercise. It is a fundamental trust mechanism for cities, states, and agencies modernising their traffic management ecosystems.
David Spinney, Vice President, Software at Econolite Systems, emphasised the significance: “SOC 2 Type II is more than just recognition of compliance, it’s third-party validation of the trust and transparency we’ve earned through our culture of rigorous security and compliance practices throughout the software organization. Today’s cybersecurity landscape demands assurances for up-to-date compliance and continuous renewal. This certification reinforces our ongoing commitment to protecting sensitive data and holding the company and our products to the highest standards.”
Why SOC Security Standards Matter
SOC (System and Organisation Controls) standards, governed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), are widely considered the gold standard for third-party security attestation. SOC 2 Type II digs into the cybersecurity infrastructure and operational controls in real-world conditions over time, rather than at a single point.
For traffic management systems, which oversee critical public infrastructure and rely on sensitive operational data, such assurance has become increasingly essential. From signal timing data to connected vehicle interfaces and integration with emergency services and freight corridors, the attack surface of modern traffic platforms is expanding rapidly.
The SOC 2 Type II audit validated Centracs Mobility across key trust criteria including:
- Security
- Availability
- Processing integrity
- Confidentiality
- Data protection controls
A clean report with no exceptions signals a mature cybersecurity culture and a platform designed not only for performance but resilience.
Following this, Econolite secured an SOC 3 report, a publicly-distributable high-level summary confirming compliance without disclosing confidential audit details.
Strengthening Public Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats
Transport authorities have found themselves increasingly in the crosshairs of threat actors in recent years. According to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), critical infrastructure systems experienced a steady rise in targeted cyber intrusions across 2023 and 2024, with transportation and municipal systems among the most affected sectors.
Traffic signal networks, incident response platforms, and smart mobility solutions represent high-value targets. A successful breach could disrupt essential mobility services, manipulate real-time data, or compromise sensor networks feeding advanced driver assistance systems.
Industry figures have stressed the urgency. In its 2024 critical infrastructure security bulletin, CISA noted that: “Transportation systems, especially those transitioning to cloud-enabled architectures, must adopt continuous validation and independent assurance to maintain operational resilience.”
Econolite’s certification directly supports this direction of travel, setting a benchmark for security maturity among ATMS vendors.
A Trusted Partner for North American Agencies
Econolite has spent more than nine decades shaping roadway operations across the continent. With over 160,000 traffic controllers deployed at more than 60,000 intersections and software solutions supporting more than 500 agencies, the company commands a formidable footprint.
Its Centracs Mobility suite enables real-time traffic signal optimisation, multimodal coordination, analytics, and integration with emerging connected vehicle systems. The platform forms part of an ecosystem that includes controllers, sensors, cabinets, software, and professional services.
Econolite’s market position makes its security posture a matter of national digital-infrastructure importance. With nearly 850 employees, the company continues to drive innovation in intelligent transportation and safety systems, including connected and automated vehicle research.
Industry Movement Toward Secure, Digital Traffic Control
Cloud migration in transport management is accelerating as agencies pursue cost savings, improved system uptime, and integrated data-driven operations. A report by the US Department of Transportation’s ITS Joint Program Office indicated that more than 70 percent of state transport authorities are assessing or actively migrating software components to the cloud by 2026.
Yet every digital leap requires an equal and opposite investment in cybersecurity. SOC 2 and SOC 3 certification acts as a reliable standard for procurement departments, government compliance teams, and private toll and road operators.
Major global software providers operating in road management, including Bentley Systems, Siemens Mobility, and Cubic, have been strengthening their cybersecurity attestations and frameworks. Econolite’s milestone positions it among the upper echelon of security-validated mobility platforms.
Strategic Backing and Global Synergies
Econolite’s momentum has been amplified since Bridgepoint acquired a majority stake in 2022 and aligned the business with PTV Group, known for modelling and simulation leadership. In 2023, the combined organisation launched under the brand Umovity, blending network control, simulation, predictive modelling, and digital mobility planning.
Industry analysts see this convergence as a powerful lever for future cloud innovation. Integrated modelling and real-time signal management unlock the ability to create adaptive, city-scale mobility twins capable of forecasting and responding to congestion and incidents dynamically.
Resilient, Connected, Cloud-Driven Roads
Econolite’s latest certification strengthens the wider shift toward secure, cloud-native transport ecosystems, where AI-enhanced control, connected vehicle data, and automated response capabilities rely on uncompromising cybersecurity foundations.
As roads grow smarter and more interconnected, trusted digital infrastructure becomes as critical as asphalt and steel. Certifications like SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 serve not as accolades, but assurances to the public, operators, and industry stakeholders.
With its milestone achievement, Econolite has signalled not just compliance, but intent to lead the next era of secure intelligent mobility.
Driving a Secure Mobility Future
Cities can innovate confidently when technology holds to the highest standards. Econolite’s achievement marks a step toward transport networks that are safer, smarter, and better protected against an evolving threat landscape. It also sends a clear message across the sector: security leadership and mobility leadership now go hand in hand.
