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Interesting day at the #SMMTConnected covering the latest in Autonomous and Connected Vehicles. A few key themes: Cybersecurity - as this chart shared by Dr. Céline Laurent-Winter in her excellent presentation highlighted, Cybersecurity is an essential part of OEMs such as BMW's businesses. Although a 400% increase in cybersecurity attacks seems enormous, as pointed out by Andrew Hart in a later panel this has actually been restricted by the limited rewards for hackers from the effort required. This is now changing and my colleagues in the NTT DATA Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence have busy years ahead! Software vs Hardware - there was lots of focus on over-the-air (OTA) updates for vehicles, but less consideration of how to maintain and replace legacy physical vehicle hardware. While this was a forward looking event, the industry needs to put as much focus on transforming aftersales networks as charging networks to mitigate the well publicised challenges around EV residual values. Artificial Intelligence - as to be expected there was lots of talk about AI, but also confusion around what the term actually means! Robert Elliott Smith did a great keynote before lunch to clarify the various forms of AI ("a goal not a technology") that were being blended together and the limitations of Gen AI. Nevertheless, it reinforced to me that AI has become such a problematic term that we should try and find others that have less baggage and greater clarity! #smmt #autonomousvehicle #connectedvehicles

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with the team behind the PIVOT project, an exciting initiative set to revolutionize automotive research through data. Funded by the National Science Foundation, PIVOT aims to create a platform for collecting and sharing high-quality automotive data, empowering researchers and innovators to develop groundbreaking solutions. With a focus on cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and traffic management, the potential impact of PIVOT is vast. Learn more about this game-changing project at www.pivot-auto.org. #PIVOTproject #AutomotiveResearch #DataDrivenInnovation

A vehicle's rear-view camera is typically classified as ASIL B. One factor for the ASIL classification is the vehicle's controllability, which resides with the vehicle operator. However, as we move towards level 3 automated driving and beyond, controllability shifts to the vehicle itself. As vehicles become more intelligent and safer due to being able to compensate for driver error through the integration of V2X communications, self-driving features, and advanced AI, the vehicle becomes dependent on its sensor suite, one of them being the rear-view camera. Coupled with cybersecurity considerations, the ASIL classification might have just become more complicated.

This article raises some good points: https://lnkd.in/dw-P3Jge Do we need to harden our charging points and the protocols utilised? especially with many EVs now having autonomous capabilities...

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The U.S. DoC's proposed ban on connected vehicles using Chinese & Russian tech emphasizes a critical shift towards securing the nation's automotive infrastructure from foreign threats. For companies operating in this sector, the focus on safeguarding VCS and ADS systems opens opportunities for those with advanced cybersecurity, hardware, and software solutions. CRG's SME-Based Opportunities, INTERIM Advice & Differentiators: Opp - Secure VCS & ADS Integration: With the ban targeting foreign technology in VCS and ADS, firms can provide secure, domestically developed alternatives for connected vehicle systems. -         Advice: Prioritize developing VCS and ADS hardware/software that adhere to U.S. cybersecurity standards, focusing on encryption, access control, and threat detection. -         Differentiator: Companies that offer fully compliant, secure systems will be positioned as leaders in this evolving market. CRG ensures your tech solutions align with government requirements and industry best practices. Opp - Supply Chain Resiliency & Transparency: As the ban underscores the need for a secure automotive supply chain, there's an opportunity to offer transparent and traceable components. -         Advice: Develop blockchain-based or AI-enhanced supply chain solutions to ensure verifiable sourcing and manufacturing. -         Differentiator: Firms with transparent supply chain solutions will gain trust from manufacturers and government agencies. CRG connects you with stakeholders, ensuring compliance and market penetration. Opp - Data Privacy & Security Services: The heightened scrutiny of connected vehicle data collection opens the door for firms specializing in data privacy and security consulting. -         Advice: Offer comprehensive data privacy solutions, including encryption, secure data transmission, and compliance with U.S. data protection laws. -         Differentiator: Companies offering advanced data security services will stand out as trusted partners. CRG helps you integrate these solutions seamlessly with existing automotive systems. Contact CRG today to navigate the evolving landscape of connected vehicle security and ensure your solutions meet U.S. government standards! 👉 crgroupinc.com | contact@crgroupinc.com - Your Trusted Partner for Connected Vehicle Security Success! #CRG #ConnectedVehicles #VCS #ADS #AutomotiveSecurity #Cybersecurity #USDoC #SupplyChainSecurity #DataPrivacy #TechCompliance #SupplyChain #ThirdParty #3rdParty #DataManagement #Hardware #Software

📃Scientific paper: On Data Fabrication in Collaborative Vehicular Perception: Attacks and Countermeasures Abstract: Collaborative perception, which greatly enhances the sensing capability of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) by incorporating data from external resources, also brings forth potential security risks. CAVs' driving decisions rely on remote untrusted data, making them susceptible to attacks carried out by malicious participants in the collaborative perception system. However, security analysis and countermeasures for such threats are absent. To understand the impact of the vulnerability, we break the ground by proposing various real-time data fabrication attacks in which the attacker delivers crafted malicious data to victims in order to perturb their perception results, leading to hard brakes or increased collision risks. Our attacks demonstrate a high success rate of over 86% on high-fidelity simulated scenarios and are realizable in real-world experiments. To mitigate the vulnerability, we present a systematic anomaly detection approach that enables benign vehicles to jointly reveal malicious fabrication. It detects 91.5% of attacks with a false positive rate of 3% in simulated scenarios and significantly mitigates attack impacts in real-world scenarios. ;Comment: 18 pages, 24 figures, accepted by Usenix Security 2024 Continued on ES/IODE ➡️ https://etcse.fr/2NH ------- If you find this interesting, feel free to follow, comment and share. We need your help to enhance our visibility, so that our platform continues to serve you.

🚛 🎉 We are thrilled to share that our research project, INTERSTICE – INTelligent sEcuRity SoluTIons for Connected vEhicles, has been granted funding by Vinnova (Sweden’s Innovation Agency). As the automotive industry undergoes a massive transformation with the evolving landscape of connected vehicles, the importance of vehicle cybersecurity has never been greater. International regulations, such as UN Reg. No 155, have necessitated cybersecurity measures for threat detection, prevention, and mitigation. INTERSTICE aims to contribute towards addressing these challenges by developing architecture-aware, machine learning-driven onboard intrusion detection systems (IDS) for in-vehicle communication networks (CAN and Automotive Ethernet). Our key objectives include: - Introducing innovative methods for attack data generation and data augmentation using generative AI. - Developing solutions utilizing state-of-the-art, edge-deployable ML models augmented with explainability for complex attack detection on CAN and AE. - Implementing effective strategies for deploying lightweight IDS on vehicle ECUs. - Leveraging federated learning to develop aggregated IDS models for further analysis and integration into Vehicle Security Operation Center (VSOC). By integrating advanced ML-driven techniques, we aim to provide adaptable and transparent solutions for monitoring and analyzing data traffic and identifying suspicious activities that could indicate intrusions. It can facilitate the timely detection of anomalies, enabling the application of appropriate mitigation measures and ensuring the safety, functionality, and reliability of connected vehicles. This project is led by Scania Group and takes place in collaboration with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Scaleout AB. Special thanks to our dedicated team and partners for making this possible. We are excited to embark on this journey and contribute to the future of secure and connected automotive technology. Stay tuned for more updates on our progress! #AutomotiveIndustry #ConnectedVehicles #CyberSecurity #MachineLearning #Vinnova #ResearchFunding #Innovation #SwedishAutomotiveIndustry #Sustainability

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Companies in nearly every industry are increasing their use of automation to stay competitive. Learn how to safely deploy robotics. Join us at the International Robot Safety Conference, October 1-3, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. 💡 Get advice from industry experts 🧐 See the technology first-hand 🦾 Get the latest on robot safety standards and industrial cybersecurity. Find the details and register today! https://hubs.la/Q02Dk9Ys0 #IRSC2024 #RobotSafety #MobileRobotSafety #SafetyStandards #Automation #WorkplaceSafety #Manufacturing #RiskAssessment