The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) recently released a research and guidance report on connected vehicle security.
The CSA establishes and educates on cloud computing security. The report, Observations and Recommendations on Connected Vehicle Security, was written by the CSA Internet of Things (IoT) Working Group.
“There are a number of motivations for bad actors to compromise connected vehicle components and technologies, ranging from curious hackers attempting to demonstrate weaknesses, to malicious entities attempting to cause harm, on both small and large scales,” CSA senior research analyst John Yeoh said. “Only through the thoughtful use of disruptive technologies such as big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence can we help build a better, safer and more secure connected vehicle ecosystem.”
In the report, CSA details nearly 20 ways connected vehicles could be attacked, including remotely through Bluetooth, cellular devices, infotainment consoles and WiFi, or directly through USB and the On Board Diagnostic ports.
The report evaluates security gaps that need to be addressed and provides security recommendations to protect the driving public.
Soon we will live in a society where smart homes, connected vehicles and cloud-based services are commonplace, Brian Russell, chairman of the CSA IoT Working Group, said. It is up to communities to develop designs, operations, and policies that address security throughout connected vehicle development, he said.