Automotive Security Challenges: A Supplier's View

For every security feature added to a vehicle, we earn a new key management problem. A major supplier explains this immense challenge.

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Understanding the role of a Tier 1 automotive supplier

Bosch Engineering operates as a key supplier for diverse mobility sectors, integrating cybersecurity into custom components and vehicle concepts.

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An overview of the automotive security landscape

The increasing connectivity in modern vehicles expands the attack surface, creating significant safety risks and data privacy concerns.

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Learning from historical and recent vehicle attacks

Analyzing past incidents like the Jeep Cherokee hack and current CAN bus injection exploits reveals how attackers can gain physical and remote control of vehicles.

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Hardware limitations and secure communication challenges

Long hardware lifecycles and resource constraints create significant challenges for implementing features like secure onboard communication (SecOC) with its strict latency requirements.

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New threats from modern vehicle E/E architectures

The trend toward centralized, software-defined vehicles using containers and hypervisors increases complexity and introduces new threats like ransomware.

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Managing keys and updates over the vehicle lifetime

Suppliers face significant challenges in managing cryptographic keys and preserving software build chains to deliver secure updates for over 15 years.

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Preparing for the threat of post-quantum cryptography

The industry must plan for post-quantum cryptography now to protect vehicles that will still be on the road when current algorithms are broken.

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Adhering to automotive security standards and regulations

Regulations like ISO 21434 and UNECE R155 drive security processes, requiring suppliers to establish vulnerability management programs and support OEMs in achieving vehicle type approval.

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