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In this interview, Apostol Vassilev, Research Manager at NIST, explores the growing role of AI in automotive cybersecurity. Apostol explains how his background in cybersecurity led him to explore AI for automating tasks, eventually focusing on securing AI systems in vehicles. Apostol highlights the cybersecurity risks that AI introduces, particularly in autonomous vehicles, and the importance adopting frameworks to address emerging security risks.

The interview concludes with Apostol’s insights into the industry’s future and why attending Automotive Cybersecurity Detroit 2025 will be crucial for those navigating the landscape of AI and cybersecurity in the automotive industry.

In an exclusive interview with Automotive IQ, Darren Shelcusky, Senior Consultant Vehicle and Mobility Cybersecurity at Ford Motor Company delves into the critical factors of UNECE R155/R156 compliance, shedding light on the industry’s journey toward meeting these stringent regulations. From distinguishing between cybersecurity standards and regulations to detailing the impact on OEMs and the broader automotive cybersecurity landscape, Darren provides a comprehensive guide.

Read this interview to understand the key challenges, necessary processes, metrics, and the broader implications of achieving compliance as automotive cybersecurity rapidly evolves.

Learn from Darren who shares insights on navigating the complex landscape of UNECE R155/R156 compliance.

What are the challenges and risks the industry is seeing for 2024? Get your exclusive copy of the 2024 Cybersecurity Fact File.

Cybersecurity threats are not static; it’s a dynamic environment that’s ever-changing. Every day, there is a new potential threat, and while technology is becoming more sophisticated, so are threat actors with new security dangers emerging constantly, making cybersecurity not only valuable but essential for the automotive industry. At the same time, the regulatory landscape is presenting further challenges. Last year, ISO/SAE 21434 was new and automotive companies were trying to figure out what it meant; OEMs are now implementing and responding to it. There is now a June/July 2024 deadline by which pretty much all vehicles impacted by UN ECE R155/R156 will need to be compliant.

There is a lot of fear and uncertainty around how security in the automotive industry will be impacted by artificial intelligence (AI). And as AI, vehicle autonomy and connectivity increase exposure to attacks, it has never been more important to be fully aware of emerging threats and strengthen cybersecurity programs. A big question for the industry right now is how much safety and cybersecurity will be required as vehicles become more autonomous, connected and software-defined?

This fact file will focus on the key topics areas that are big in the automotive cybersecurity space right now, and causing questions to be raised on how the challenges associated with them can be overcome.

• 1. The Impact of AI on Automotive Cybersecurity
• 2. Cyber Regulations: A Shifting Compliance Landscape
• 3. New Cybersecurity Challenges of Software-Defined Vehicles

This presentation by Dr. Mathias Dehm, Chief Product Cyber Security & Privacy Officer at Continental was presented at the Cyber Security, Connectivity and SDV week conference in Munich, November 2023. 

Addressing vulnerabilities to cyber attacks and putting measures in place to prevent them, as well as security for software-defined vehicles are hot topics in the industry right now, and we're continuing the conversation at the Automotive Cybersecurity USA 2024 conference in Detroit.

Get your copy of the slides to get a taste of the types of presentations that you can expect to see and learn from at the upcoming conference from leading OEMs such as Stellantis, Ford Motor Company, Mercedes Benz USA and more. 

Find out which, Automotive Cybersecurity experts from Ford Motor Company, Stellantis, VinFast US, Nikola Motor Company, Rivian, Zoox, Lucid Motors, Toyota Motor R&D, Fisker Inc, were in attendance at the 14th Automotive Cybersecurity Detroit 2024 in Michigan, March 19 - 21, 2024.

Where the industry is right here, right now, there is a lot of fear, uncertainty, and doubt surrounding AI. Everybody wants to understand a little better, what is and is not possible with AI, and how security in the automotive industry will be impacted by AI.

Ahead of the AI in Automotive Cybersecurity USA 2024 conference, Automotive IQ spoke with Danil Prokhorov at Toyota Motor R & D, North America to hear more about these concerns, how the industry is getting around them and to get a better understanding of the possibilities of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry. 

Interview discussion topics: 

• What is the latest and greatest AI technology out there?
• Recent developments in AI security for EV and autonomous driving applications.
• What are automotive industry professionals using AI for and what are their biggest security concerns around it?
• Pitfalls of using AI.
• What security and privacy issues should companies look out for when using AI, and which AI tools can help mitigate security issues?

As vehicles continue to advance in connectivity and autonomy, the demand for strong cybersecurity measures has reached unprecedented levels. This article delves into the revolutionary effects of AI on automotive cybersecurity.

Dr. Sheikh Mahbub Habib, Head of Cybersecurity & Privacy Innovation at Continental, provides valuable perspectives on the threats posed by AI-enabled attacks, effective cybersecurity solutions, and the heightened efficiency brought about by automation in safeguarding vehicles and the broader automotive ecosystem.

Learn from Michele Mueller - Sr. Project Manager, Connected and Automated Vehicles, Michigan Department of Transportation on the electric vehicle charging infrastructures that are put in place in the USA to prevent possible attacks.

EVs with bi-directional charging either take or give energy to the grid, which increases risks of attacks, get your copy of this interview to learn how this can be prevented. 

Your free copy of Automotive IQ’s interview with Sekar Kulandaivel, Product Security Lead at Locomation.

In this exclusive interview you’ll learn:

• Medium- and high-risk vulnerabilities in product and vehicle security
• Testing strategies to reduce the threats

Plus, you'll have access to Sekar's two whitepapers:

• CANdid: A Stealthy Stepping-Stone Attack to Bypass Authentication on ECUs
• CANnon: Reliable and Stealthy Remote Shutdown Attacks via Unaltered Automotive Microcontrollers 

Learn how automotive cyber security threats can be prevented and how privacy is integrated into electric vehicle charging architecture by downloading your copy of this interview with Christoph Krauss, Professor and Head of Automotive Security Research, Darmstadt University.

Cyber Security and Compliance with Standards

Automotive IQ spoke with Dr. Markus Tschersich at Continental to discuss the automotive cybersecurity challenges Continental are facing, and achieving compliance with UN ECE R155 and R156 and the ISO/SAE 21434 standards.

Download your copy of this slideshow-interview to learn more.

Solving Cyber Security Challenges in a Systematic Way

Discover how a leading European Tier-1 professional is complying with compulsory standards, and using HW and SW to prevent cyber-attacks.

Download this exclusive interview with cybersecurity expert Cosimo Senni Guidotti Magnani to run through the journey in preventing attacks. Magnani is a Connected Vehicle Cyber Security Senior Manager at a leading European Tier-1 company, and was part of the Cyber Security Awareness and Culture panel discussions, at Automotive IQ's Automotive Cyber Security Europe 2022 conference in November 2022.