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The automotive industry is prioritising cybersecurity to protect drivers and pedestrians. Advanced security features, including biometric authentication and real-time monitoring, are being deployed alongside cutting-edge technologies like facial recognition and AI to fortify vehicle security.
FREMONT, CA: The advancement of technology in the automotive industry has resulted in increased cybersecurity threats, and to mitigate them, car manufacturers are designing and creating advanced security features, such as biometric authentication and real-time monitoring. Transformative cybersecurity measures such as encryption, firewalls, and secure boot, are also being utilised to safeguard vehicles from internet-based attacks. It’s crucial to assign priority to cybersecurity to assure the security of drivers and pedestrians.
Apart from generating high-tech solutions, car manufacturers are discovering other methods to improve automotive security. For instance, some businesses are experimenting with new materials that can tolerate theft attempts. Other companies are creating smart keys that can interact with the respective car’s computer system and automatically unlock and lock doors, depending on proximity.
Other advanced security features, like real-time monitoring, enable constant surveillance of a car’s systems to identify and mitigate potential threats. The remote access control feature allows car owners to lock or unlock their vehicles from a distance, while over-the-air (OTA) updates ascertain that the software inside the car is always updated with the latest security patches.
An Overview of Cutting-Edge Technology
As advanced technologies are being integrated into vehicles, the automotive industry has made enormous strides in improving the driving experience. However, the same technological advancements have also made these cars open to various types of attacks. To counter the same, automotive manufacturers have developed innovative technologies that are transforming the face of the industry.
Facial Recognition: This technology can identify faces, enabling improved security measures. It utilises cameras to detect different faces and compare them to the database of the driver’s known faces.
Biometric Authentication: The use of biometric technology is being widely popularised in the automotive industry. Biometric systems use differentiating physical or behavioural traits to recognise the identity of the driver, improving security. Biometric authentication utilises unique characteristics such as fingerprints or iris scans to verify the identity of the driver and prevent unauthorised access.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is used to identify and prevent cyber attacks by analysing information and recognising potential threats. The technology has advanced far beyond the simple recommendation to 'move away from the vehicle.'
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments: Automotive manufacturers and security researchers conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify and address potential weaknesses in-vehicle systems. This helps in uncovering vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.
Hardware Security: Automotive security also involves protecting the hardware components of vehicles. Secure hardware modules, such as trusted execution environments (TEEs) and secure microcontrollers, are utilised to provide secure storage, encryption, and processing of sensitive data within the vehicle.
Thus, automotive security is a continually evolving industry. As new technologies and connectivity features emerge, the focus on automotive security continues to grow, with industry experts and researchers continuously working to stay ahead of potential threats and protect vehicles and their occupants.
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