Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) terms
Welcome to our first ever blog post of functionalsafetyfirst.com on... Cybersecurity !! Cybersecurity in vehicles is evolving faster than ever — and much like functional safety, it’s become a non-negotiable pillar of modern automotive development. It’s no surprise that functional safety engineers are now exploring ISO/SAE 21434, while cybersecurity experts are diving into ISO 26262. The two worlds are converging rapidly. But if you’re a functional safety engineer stepping into cybersecurity for the first time, where do you start? How do you get comfortable with the “cyber language” — the new terms, the lifecycle, the regulations, and the mechanisms like encryption, secure boot, secure OTA, and intrusion detection? This article is our attempt to make that journey simpler. In this article, we will introduce you to a few terms used in the ISO 21434, with short relatable examples. Towards the end, we will look at applying these terms to one of the most prominent and publicized remote hacki...