A Security Enhancement Methodology for Connected Cars
The connected cars are one of the fastest growing markets that use computing power and interconnectivity in car design. The convergence of internet of things and in-vehicle technologies, like remote diagnostics, onboard GPS, collision avoidance systems and Wi-Fi, has paved the road for new and exciting opportunities in the industry. As the market grows, security must be a top priority to improve adoption rates and profits.
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Connected cars have become a critical infrastructure of future automotive, and it is necessary to provide adequate security solutions. Connected cars rely on cellular communication interfaces to ensure interconnectivity which exposes them to underlying security risks. This will enable attackers to gain direct remote access to the in-vehicle network of an entire vehicle fleet around the world. The threat increases as in-vehicle wireless and Bluetooth connections become standardized, the threat increases. Adopting security mechanisms already used in various other domains will add computational time and processing performance leading to safety risks, as components linked to braking or steering could become unresponsive. A strategic approach to ensure risk mitigation in automotive systems would include:
Increased Visibility: The interaction between the digital systems inside the vehicle and other entities in its environment should be monitored to detect malicious activities which will help to identify errors by enabling real-time analytics of the network connections and its external environment. Read More
