Horror Stories from Automotive Security Testing and Research

Explore critical security findings and alarming incidents from over 200 penetration testing and research projects in the automotive industry through this 49-minute conference talk from Ekoparty Security Conference. Delve into the complex dynamics between penetration testers, developers, and management while examining how both established and emerging OEMs handle security challenges. Learn about the current state of automotive security, including overlooked vulnerabilities, forgotten protocols, and deliberately concealed issues across the industry spectrum. Gain insights into the behavioral patterns of 100-year-old manufacturers to newly established OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, while discovering proposed solutions for creating a more secure and reliable future for automotive security. Understand the critical intersection of security, safety, and reliability in modern vehicles, and examine how both the automotive and security industries can evolve to better protect those on and off the roads.