Past, Present, and Future of Automotive Cybersecurity

[]Since its birth, the modern vehicle has undergone a profound transformation from a mechanical machine into a sophisticated, rolling network of computers. This evolution has enabled unprecedented advancements in performance, fuel economy, safety, comfort and convenience. At Industry 4.0, while automotive industry is going through a revolutionary trans formation to integrate with a smart society ecosystem, this has opened a new and critical battleground for cybersecurity. This talk charts the entire journey of automotive cybersecurity, "connecting the dots" from its nascent stages to the complex challenges of today and the cyber-physical frontiers of tomorrow.
We will begin by revisiting the early days of isolated electronic control units (ECUs) and explore the pivotal moments that forced the industry to prioritize security. We will then dive deep into the current landscape, defined by the rise of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV), the complexities of V2X communication, and the regulatory mandates of ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155. Drawing from over 17 years on the front lines of automotive product development, I will share real-world examples of implementing Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA) and secure-by-design principles in automotive ECUs. We will also discuss interoperability of security with ISO 14229, ISO 26262 , and ISO 21434 . Finally, we will look to the horizon, exploring the future of mobility where the challenges include securing AI-driven perception, defending against quantum computing threats, and building resilient cyber-physical systems for a world of connected and automated vehicle.
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Co-sponsored by: Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering – University of Michigan @ Dearborn
Speaker(s): Subhadip Ghosh,
Agenda:
5:30 – 5:45 – Sign in and welcome ; Pizza + Soda Pop
5:45- 6:35 – Distinguished speaker Lecture
6:35 -6:55 –Q & A
Room: 1011, Bldg: IAVS, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48128