Connected Car
To realise the benefits of connected vehicles and limit the risk of hackers compromising system integrity and safety, the automotive industry clearly needs to take a lead in the battle to protect connected vehicles against potential cyberattacks. Since obtaining vehicle type approval is dependent upon demonstrating compliance, the new regulations effectively make cybersecurity a mandatory requirement for new vehicles. Among them is the NXP Semiconductor’s S32K3 processor family with its hardware security engine (HSE) that builds on previous generations of proven security IP. Software Design PrinciplesIn addition to the hardware, an appropriate software-development lifecycle is required to ensure that the software design, coding, testing, and documentation comply with application security requirements. ConclusionThe electrified automotive future is challenging the industry to deliver vehicles that offer the latest in driver-assistance, infotainment, connectivity and powertrain innovations.