HOW TO TAKE VEHICLE CYBERSECURITY FURTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENT SUGGESTS

Vehicle cybersecurity is getting well-deserved attention. In October, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued federal guidance to the automotive industry for improving motor vehicle cybersecurity. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said at the time, “Cybersecurity is a safety issue, and a top priority at the Department.” Thales e-Security, a major security and data protection solutions system supplier, believes the NHTSA guidelines are a good start but don’t go far enough.In an article on Thales’ blog, Solutions Marketing Manager Jim DeLorenzo wrote, “… it’s great to see the [Department of Transportation] is addressing the growing cyber threats associated with connected vehicles. However, there are a few key elements still missing from the best practices laid out by the NHTSA.”