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Are We Prepared for Cyberthreats in the New Era of Transportation?

Diversity of Automotive Cybersecurity Attack Vectors

2023 Incidents by Attack Vectors

CAN bus 1

Bluetooth: BLE 1
Mobile apps 2
Navigation-GPS-GNSS 2

Database 3
EV charging 4
Remote keyless entry 7

ECUs: TCU-GW etc. 9
API: Internal & External 13
Infotainment 15

Telematics & Apps Server 43

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
% of Total

Data source: Upstream 2024 Cybersecurity Report
Figure Source: VSI Labs, April 2024

vehicles remain resilient to evolving threats and ensure its trustworthiness. From individ- and education campaigns are needed to fos-
and vulnerabilities throughout their opera- ual ECUs to complex vehicle systems, robust ter a culture of cybersecurity consciousness
tional lifespan, including the integration of security certification protocols are necessary among users of connected vehicles.
secure-firmware-update over-the-air capabili- for instilling confidence in the hardware Collaborative security management across
ties. By integrating life-cycle cybersecurity components that power self-driving capa- the value chain is crucial in securing con-
management practices through product- bilities. This includes obtaining ISO 26262 nected vehicles. It requires collaboration and
security incident-response-team services, the ASIL-D certification, implementing robust accountability on the part of manufacturers,
automotive industry can further enhance the security measures and adhering to industry suppliers, service providers and regulators.
security and trustworthiness of connected standards to fortify the resilience of automo- Each player must attest to its commitment to
vehicles, safeguarding them against emerging tive systems against cyberthreats throughout security management and implement robust
cyberthreats. their operational lifespan. measures accordingly. By working together
to uphold cybersecurity standards and prac-
Ensuring vehicle COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO SECURE tices, the automotive industry can build a
THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY
foundation of trust and reliability in vehicle
cybersecurity is a In addressing the challenges of securing technology.
By addressing these challenges head-on
multifaceted challenge autonomous vehicles, embedded cyber- and fostering collaboration across bor-
security emerges as an indispensable
that encompasses aspects cornerstone of automotive innovation. ders, we can ensure that the promise of
autonomous vehicles is not overshadowed
Through a concerted effort to prioritize
of software development, cybersecurity measures, adopt best prac- by the dark cloud of cyber insecurity. As
cryptography, operating tices and deploy advanced solutions for we navigate the road ahead, let us ensure
that embedded cybersecurity serves as the
cyberthreat detection and monitoring, we
systems and life-cycle can fully embrace the transformative poten- bedrock upon which a safer, more secure
tial of connected vehicles while effectively
automotive future is built.
management. mitigating risk. Moreover, this new paradigm paves the
However, the responsibility for ensuring way for new services and business models to
robustness in autonomous vehicles extends monetize security. While there are indeed
Security certification is mandatory in beyond manufacturers and developers. Col- challenges, there is also a space of opportu-
building trust at every level of the laboration among governments, academia nities awaiting exploration and innovation. ■
autonomous-vehicle ecosystem. Each com- and industry stakeholders is essential to
ponent must undergo rigorous certification anticipate emerging threats and mitigate Hassan Triqui is co-founder, CEO and
processes to validate its security measures risk effectively. Moreover, public awareness president of Secure-IC.

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