Cyber Review: Automotive Cybersecurity Engineering Handbook

The integration of cybersecurity has become paramount to ensure the safety and resilience of vehicles. Dr. Ahmad MK Nasser, a renowned expert in the field, has recently published a groundbreaking book titled “Automotive Cybersecurity Engineering Handbook: The automotive engineer’s roadmap to cyber-resilient vehicles.” To gain insights into this comprehensive guide, Sofia sat down for a cyber review session with Dr. Ahmad Nasser.

🔍 Topics Covered:

Specifics about the book and the intended audience
Significant challenges that the automotive industry faces in terms of cybersecurity
How the book bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation
Cybersecurity measures in the automotive industry

📚 About the Book:

Filled with thrilling challenges, automotive cybersecurity emerges as a burgeoning field crucial for the success of current and forthcoming connected vehicle functionalities. This publication tackles the industry’s significant shortage of skilled professionals in constructing cyber-resilient systems, consolidating practical insights on securing automotive systems to empower engineers in gaining a competitive advantage.

Commencing with an exploration of present and future automotive vehicle architectures, the book delves into relevant threats and the essential skills required for mitigation. The focus then shifts to cybersecurity engineering methods, emphasizing compliance with existing automotive standards while optimizing the process. Structured to aid in both theoretical understanding and practical application, the chapters consider the cost, time, and resource constraints inherent in automotive engineering. The concluding sections adopt a hands-on approach, guiding readers through the practical aspects of threat modeling for automotive systems and instructing on the implementation of security controls across various layers of vehicle architecture.

By the end of this book, you’ll have learned effective methods of handling cybersecurity risks in any automotive product, from single libraries to entire vehicle architectures.

🎙️ About the author: Dr. Ahmad Nasser is an automotive cybersecurity architect with a long experience in securing safety-critical systems. He is currently the principal security Architect for NVIDIA’s autonomous driving software platform.

“Automotive Cybersecurity Engineering Handbook” by Dr. Ahmad MK Nasser emerges as an indispensable resource for those involved in the design and development of vehicles. As the automotive industry continues its rapid digital transformation, this handbook provides a roadmap for engineers to steer toward a future where vehicles are not only technologically advanced but also fortified against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

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