Intel has established the Automotive Security Review Board and published a set of best practices in this area.
The Automotive Security Review Board was created to combat cybercrime targeting the growing market of smart cars and to stimulate innovation and technological development in this area. Researchers on the Board will conduct ongoing security tests and audits to recommend best practices for designing advanced security solutions dedicated to both car manufacturers and drivers.
Intel has also published the first comprehensive study on best practices for the security of connected cars. The report, “Automotive Best Practices: Recommendations for Security and Privacy in the Era of Next-Generation Cars,” contains an analysis of risk factors associated with smart cars and security recommendations for the automotive industry. The material will be updated on an ongoing basis based on the Board’s research results. The full text is available at www.mcafee.com/autosecuritywp.
Smart cars – huge opportunities, but also security challenges
Gartner predicts that by 2020, there will be approximately 150 million connected passenger cars on the road, with as many as 60-75 percent generating, processing, and sharing data online. The development of smart cars brings many new opportunities. At the same time, however, we must prepare for potential new threats.
– We can and must protect ourselves against cyberattacks targeting cars – said Chris Young, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intel Security. – There are few things more important than the safety of drivers, which is why the establishment of the Board is a right initiative. Its primary goal is to set standards for protection against threats in the connected cars area. Cybersecurity must be one of the priorities when designing smart cars.
Intel will provide the Board with its advanced software platforms to conduct research on smart car security. The results will be made public on an ongoing basis. To motivate researchers, Intel has set a prize in the form of a new car. It will be awarded to the Board member who contributes most to the development of a security solution that can be implemented on Intel’s platform for the automotive industry. Security specialists who want to get involved in the Board’s work can find more information at www.intel.com/automotive/asrb.