A new report from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
and the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) calls for greater industry
collaboration and transparency in developing connected and driverless cars.
This will help ensure that future autonomous vehicles are safe from cyber
threats.
Cars
are already more ‘intelligent’: driver assistance systems, alerts and
notifications, cameras and in-vehicle decision support systems are already
commonplace. Over the coming years, connected technologies between both
vehicles themselves and the transport infrastructure will become an integral
feature of the global car market, which is estimated to be worth €39bn by
2018. The increasing use of connectivity in and between cars has put
pressure on manufacturers and consumers to ensure connected systems remain
safe.
Automotive
Cyber Security reviews the progress made in developing technology like
driverless cars, identifying possible cyber security vulnerabilities and
highlighting how a number of manufacturers in the automotive industry are
responding to fears that cars of the future could be ‘hacked’.
Looking
at the trends in connected and autonomous transportation, the report also
identifies the potential benefits – including safer, more efficient transport
and a potential boon for car sales due to new selling points.
The
report, intended to stimulate informed discussion about this topic, recommends:
· further consultation between
the automotive industry and other industries already addressing cyber security
challenges so that lessons can be learned and technologies transferred
· supporting the development of
professional disciplines focussed on addressing automotive cyber security and
autonomous vehicles
· continued and more in-depth
research into – and analysis of – issues like driver responsibility and
attributing liability for connected, autonomous vehicles and in cyber security
incidents
Dr
Mike Short CBE from IET said: “Connected vehicles will significantly transform our driving experiences
by making travel safer, more comfortable and efficient.
“Cars are becoming connected to the web via wireless for emergency
rescue, and navigation services. However, this raises new challenges for
connected cars - and those in and around them – that may become exposed to
potential risks from online threats.
“It is vital that the digital benefits and security are designed into
the vehicle in ways that are both trusted and understood by users.”
Commenting
on the report, KTN Head of Transport Tessa Darley said:
“Part
of the process of developing smart, connected and ultimately autonomous
transport systems is addressing the issue of cyber security. We need a rational
approach that has at its heart transparent dialogue between everyone in the
industry and people outside who have addressed similar challenges elsewhere.
“Connected, driverless cars have the potential to revolutionise how we
travel. Lessons learned in developing autonomous technology for cars should be
shared and applied to other modes of transport. Transferring knowledge at every
stage is key – and KTN looks forward to helping make sure that happens.”
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