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Introduction to Automotive Security
This course provides an overview of automotive security and what types of threats vehicles face. It covers the basics of automotive technology, including engine mechanics, electrical systems, software architecture, and autonomous systems. It also provides a six-step method for identifying assets and threats and how to best mitigate threats through controls. This course covers automotive security regulations and standards, such as ISO 21434, SAE J3061, and the UN WP.29. It also introduces Auto-ISAC, its purpose and goal, and summarizes key findings from ENISA guidelines. It then focuses on secure coding practices, provides an example SDLC, and lists relevant metrics. Finally, it discusses the importance of diagnostics and forensics, reporting of security assessment results, and security patching.
Provider Information
SecureCodeWarrior
265 Franklin Street Suite 1702
Boston, MA 02110
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this content, learners will be able to:
- Know the types of threats vehicles face, including their categories.
- Understand the fundamentals of automotive technology, including mechanical, connected, and autonomous systems.
- Know how to apply secure design principles, including network and system architecture.
- Understand key automotive security regulations, standards, and guidelines and their differences.
- Know how to implement an SDLC in automotive security.
- Understand the key components of a comprehensive test plan.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
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