Security Services April 21, 2022

Building the CASE for the Vehicle Security Operations Center

3 min read - This post was written with contributions from IBM Security’s Rob Dyson, Preston Futrell and Brett Drummond. Let’s explore a day in the life of a vehicle security operations center (VSOC). An autonomous vehicle is transporting passengers to their destination. Inside…

News August 12, 2021

Newly Studied ‘Poltergeist Attacks’ Trick Autonomous Vehicles

2 min read - There’s something spooky going on. New research from the Ubiquitous System Security Lab, Zhejiang University Security and Privacy Research Group and the University of Michigan found ‘poltergeist’ (PG) attacks can fool autonomous vehicles in a way that hasn’t been seen…

Intelligence & Analytics October 8, 2020

Autonomous Vehicle Security Needs From A Hacker’s Perspective

3 min read - With connected cars becoming more common, the industry has more standards and options when it comes to autonomous vehicle security.  Adam Laurie, known in hacker circles as Major Malfunction, leads X-Force Red’s automotive testing practice. He has seen firsthand how…

Intelligence & Analytics October 2, 2020

Top 5 Threat Vectors in Connected Cars and How to Combat Them

4 min read - Plug-in electric and at least partially autonomous connected cars are a common sight on roads around the world.  The software and electronic component market for those vehicles is projected to grow from $238 billion to $469 billion between 2020 and 2030.…

Software Vulnerabilities September 24, 2020

Automotive Cybersecurity: New Regulations in the Auto Industry

2 min read - Connected car data security becomes key as automakers enable advanced communications and safety features. With this increased connectivity comes greater automotive cybersecurity risks, too. In fact, the number of automotive cyberattacks has risen sharply. The average car today contains up to…

Endpoint December 13, 2019

Connected Car Security Is a New Kind of Mobile Security Risk

5 min read - With so much pessimism surrounding the threat landscape in the automobile industry, it's encouraging to hear that manufacturers are embracing connected car security concepts more than ever before.

Endpoint March 7, 2019

It’s Time for an Automotive Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call

5 min read - The car of today — and especially tomorrow — relies on countless lines of software code to get those wheels moving, a reality that has placed increasing importance on automotive cybersecurity.

Endpoint December 17, 2018

How I Hacked My Connected Car, and Other Thoughts on Vehicle Cybersecurity

7 min read - Even if you're not into car hacks, you should still learn about the future of vehicle cybersecurity and the challenge it represents. But if you are, read on to learn how I hacked my connected car.

Data Protection May 11, 2018

Connect the Dots: IoT Security Risks in an Increasingly Connected World

3 min read - Although connected devices make our daily lives easier, IoT data, if not properly secured, can cause serious financial and reputational damage to companies deploying and manufacturing this technology.

Application Security November 28, 2017

How Israel Became the Land of Connected Car Research and Development

2 min read - With its many manufacturer-sponsored test labs, smart car startups and military imperatives, Israel is becoming a major hub for connected car research.