Auto Cyber Security: Top 10 Stories
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Automotive cybersecurity received a lot of press in recent months, and the public is increasingly interested in the topic. Regulatory issues, industry deals, new hiring and media editorials all generated a lot of headlines.
At the Automotive Cyber Security West Summit, you’ll be joined by OEMs, Tier 1 Suppliers, Research Institutes and Regulatory Bodies who will come together to discuss the biggest issues facing the industry. In advance of the event, we compiled this report to focus on the 10 biggest stories over the last year. Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the premise of each story, we’re sure you have an opinion, which we want you to share at the event.
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*Oldest Stories First
GM Creates Product Cybersecurity Post Automotive News | September 22nd
“General Motors hired its first product cybersecurity chief in a move designed to address the growing challenge of providing safe, secure and reliable technology in vehicles. Jeffrey Massimilla was named chief product cybersecurity officer on Sept. 2. He had been GM’s director of global validation and an engineering group manager for the automaker, GM spokeswoman Jennifer Ecclestone said.” Read More
Related From eSecurity Planet
Investors Drive $4Mn into Car Cybersecurity Infosecurity Magazine | September 29th
“Days after GM announced the appointment of a chief security officer, automotive cybersecurity has gotten another boost with a $4 million Series A funding shot for car-focused Argus Cyber Security.” Read More
Related Press Release
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Request for Comment on Automotive Electronic Control Systems Safety & Security Federal Register | October 7th
“This notice presents the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's research program on vehicle electronics and our progress on examining the need for safety standards with regard to electronic systems in passenger motor vehicles. The agency undertook this examination pursuant to the requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) Division C, Title I, Subtitle D, Section 31402, Subsection (a).” Read More
Related NHTSA Publishes RFI
NIST and Technology Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework Applied to Modern Vehicles Federal Register | October 7th
“This paper reviewed the NIST RMF guidelines and foundational publications for cybersecurity risk management and it provides a “primer” that examines cybersecurity risk management topics.”
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Related Govt Report Highlights Ways a Car Can be Hacked
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Cyber Warfare in Cars Forbes | October 10th
“There are two possible threats with car hacking. The first being taking control of the car and mission-critical functions, and the other, data protection and privacy given most cars today can provide a user profile and most consumers share such data (what the industry calls personal identifiable information) once they opt-in to a car company-enabled service.” Read More
Related Connected Vehicles Faces Cyber Terrorism Threat
Protecting the Industry Against Cyber Security Attacks is Vital Automotive World | October 24th
“Automotive technology expert SBD and global information assurance firm NCC Group are the latest to announce a unique and strategic partnership to improve automotive cyber security. Automotive World spoke to Andy Davis, Research Director at NCC Group, regarding the recent partnership and how it will combine the expertise of both companies to help OEMs and suppliers to mitigate cyber security risks when developing connected cars. “The partnership combines the expertise of SBD in connected car architectures and automotive security with NCC Group’s expertise in cyber security testing,” Davis explained.” Read More
Related NCC Group Launches Partnership with U. of Warwick
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Israeli Cyber-Security Researchers Remotely Hack a Car AutoBlog | November 8th
“Once they exploited the vulnerability in the device, called a Zubie, they controlled vehicle functions, like unlocking doors and manipulating instrument-cluster readings. The researchers, now founders of Argus Cyber Security, say they could have also controlled the vehicle's engine, brakes and steering components.” Read More
Related From Forbes
LA Auto Show Connected Car Expo – Security, CarPlay, Android Auto & Bluetooth Auto Connected Car | November 20th
“As an auto industry we are working to establish a formal mechanism to share information about cyber security vulnerabilities, threats and incidents,” said Michael Camissa, director of Safety Global Automakers.” Read More
Related New Automotive Cyber Security Options
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SAE Committee Busy Developing Standards SAE.org | January 5th
“Several cybersecurity-related standards are being developed under SAE International's Global Ground Vehicle Standards group’s Vehicle Electrical System Security (Cybersecurity) Committee. Created specifically to foster automotive industry cooperation on the topic, the committee comprises various OEMs, suppliers, academia, and regulatory members.” Read More
As Auto Makers Accelerate at CES 2015, Time to Consider Cybersecurity TREND MICRO | January 7th
“That’s why it’s great to see CES not only give plenty of show time to the automotive sector but also to the related cybersecurity debate. A record 10 automotive manufacturers will exhibit at CES 2015, with a range of conference sessions planned as well as keynotes from Ford CEO Mark Fields and Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche. The new Vehicle Intelligence Marketplace in itself is testament to the increasingly important role the industry plays in the consumer electronics space. It will feature autonomous driving, collision avoidance and vehicle communication technologies.” Read More
Related Google Self-Driving Car Built
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Attend the Summit!
After a successful event in March, with over 200 attendees, we're excited to bring the Automotive Cyber Security West Summit, to San Francisco on October 5-7, 2015.
The Summit will bring together experts from OEM’s, Tier 1 Suppliers, Research Institutes, Regulatory Bodies, and Technology & Security companies for three days of case studies, workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions.
Speakers at the event represent companies such as NVIDIA, Denso, Harman, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Nissan and more. Download the brochure to learn more. If you’d like to attend the Automotive Cyber Security West Summit, please email [email protected], call 1-800-882-8684 or visit AutomotiveCyberSecurity.com.
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