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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Oct 6, 2021

Cyber Security: Small, and Large!

Martin Schmiedecker

A single software bug in a connected vehicle can trigger a catastrophic physical event. Learn to integrate cryptographic foundations from the very first line of your embedded code.

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#1 about 4 min

Introduction to automotive security and digital forensics

Martin introduces his role investigating security incidents and details modern engineering focus on bespoke vehicle projects.

#2 about 3 min

Early explorations and academic research in automotive hacking

Academic research from 2011 reveals how spoofed sensor inputs and buffer overflows in media players enabled remote compromises.

#3 about 5 min

Highway compromise and wireless key fob vulnerabilities

High-profile remote attacks on driving cars and range extension tools prompted the industry to prioritize security against wireless threats.

#4 about 3 min

Advanced digital theft and vehicle odometer manipulation

Recent attacks demonstrate sophisticated token cloning for luxury vehicles and widespread tampering of digital odometers via consumer tools.

#5 about 2 min

Attacker motivations and the right to repair movement

Agricultural workers increasingly bypass software locks to repair necessary equipment while security researchers probe complex systems out of curiosity.

#6 about 5 min

Developer challenges in securing modern connected vehicles

Increasing vehicle network complexity introduces risks from supply chain attacks, wireless interfaces, and unauthenticated physical access by users.

#7 about 4 min

Software dependence and risks in autonomous driving algorithms

Relying on software abstraction for autonomous navigation introduces critical safety risks from issues like integer overflows and sensor spoofing.

#8 about 2 min

Transitioning to smartphones as secure digital vehicle keys

Replacing traditional key fobs with smartphone credentials offers better cryptography and seamless integration into modern shared mobility services.

#9 about 2 min

Navigating impending automotive security regulations and compliance

New international standards require manufacturers to implement auditable cybersecurity processes throughout a vehicle's entire production lifecycle.

#10 about 2 min

Following security research and continuous developer education

Developers must constantly track new vulnerabilities by engaging with networks alike the Automotive Security Research Group.

#11 about 3 min

Legal liability and software edge cases in autonomy

Tricky legal questions around automated accidents persist while engineers work to handle unpredictable edge cases safely in software.

#12 about 3 min

Standardization of hardware trust anchors in embedded systems

Implementing standardized cryptographic building blocks and hardware trust boundaries is essential for component verification but remains economically challenging.

#13 about 1 min

Programming languages optimized for embedded vehicle software

Embedded components rely on C, assembly, and custom firmware instead of full operating systems to guarantee fast execution times.

#14 about 4 min

Machine learning limitations and centralized server risks

The limitations of anomaly detection and the risks of centralized servers causing fleet-wide outages complicate fully connected vehicle deployments.

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3:11 min

Connected vehicle attack vectors and international cybersecurity regulations

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4:02 min

Analyzing real world vehicle vulnerabilities and keyless theft attacks

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