Skip to main content

FASTR consortium releases Automotive Industry Guidelines for Secure Over-the-Air Updates

A non-profit research consortium dedicated to automotive cyber security, Future of Automotive Security Technology Research (FASTR), has announced the availability of the Automotive Industry Guidelines for Secure Over-the-Air Updates. These guidelines are intended to assist automotive manufacturers and others involved in evaluating platforms for secure updates, describing the threat models, providing recommended cryptographic algorithms and detailing a step-by-step checklist for evaluating state of the art
November 9, 2017 Read time: 2 mins
A non-profit research consortium dedicated to automotive cyber security, Future of Automotive Security Technology Research (FASTR), has announced the availability of the Automotive Industry Guidelines for Secure Over-the-Air Updates. These guidelines are intended to assist automotive manufacturers and others involved in evaluating platforms for secure updates, describing the threat models, providing recommended cryptographic algorithms and detailing a step-by-step checklist for evaluating state of the art (SOTA) systems.

The document illuminates one area of opportunity for research and innovation in the %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external automotive security ecosystem Fastr website link false https://fastr.org/infographic-opportunities-for-research-innovation/ false false%>.

Founded by Aeris, Intel and Uber in 2016, FASTR seeks to accelerate automotive security by marshalling industry-wide collaboration on crucially needed research.

Craig Hurst, FASTR executive director, said: “Today’s modern automotive ecosystem requires a robust, adaptable approach to maintain the security and integrity of the growing intelligently connected vehicles on the roads. Provenance and operational verification of software components in a forensically sound manner is critical. These guidelines will serve as a comprehensive, objective resource to help OEMs analyse SOTA systems and make wise design choices.”

More information for those interested in becoming a member, or getting involved and lending expertise to plans for 2018 can find out more on the %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external website Fastr website link false http://fastr.org/membership/ false false%>.

Related Content

  • Companies depend on automation, AI and machine learning for cyber security
    February 23, 2018
    To defend against cyber attacks, 39% of organisations are reliant on automation, 34% on machine learning and 32% on artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Cisco 2018 annual report conducted on 3,600 chief information security officers. It found that over half of all attacks resulted in financial damages of more than $500,000 (£697,000), including, but not limited to, lost revenue, clients, opportunities, and out-of-pocket costs. The study revealed that adversaries are using Malware sophistication
  • Upcoming Flir traffic webinars
    October 30, 2015
    Flir Traficon Academy is organising several informative webinars for November, to provide participants with more about keeping traffic flowing. The vehicle and bicycle presence detector on 5 November at 7:00am, 1:30pm and 6:30pm will discuss the Flir ThermiCam/TrafiSense integrated thermal camera and detector that can be used for vehicle and bike detection, which uses thermal energy emitted from vehicles and bicyclists to detect their presence
  • Groupe PSA trials car-sharing service in Washington, DC
    October 31, 2018
    French car manufacturer Groupe PSA says its ‘free-floating’ car-share service provides members in Washington, DC with access to 600 vehicles. The Free2Move service is available to drivers for a $10 membership fee and does not include late fees, per trip fees or insurance charges, the company adds. Members can use the Free2Move app to locate, book and open/lock the vehicles. This pilot coincides with Maven’s announcement to expand its peer-to-peer car-share service in Washington, DC – and other US
  • US connected vehicle pilot deployment sites launch new websites, videos
    July 28, 2017
    The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) connected vehicle pilot locations, New York City (link https://www.cvp.nyc/), Wyoming (link https://wydotcvp.wyoroad.info/) and Tampa, Florida (link https://www.tampacvpilot.com/), have launched new websites and videos dedicated to their connected vehicle deployments. These three locations are leading the charge to deploy advanced wireless communications technology in their vehicles and on their roads in regions throughout the nation. The web sites provide informa