Security and Data Privacy of Modern Automobiles

Modern vehicles have become heavily connected. Electronic Control Units (ECUs) are embedded computer systems that are interconnected for driving tasks. ECUs also communicate with external facilities. Innovative vehicle applications enabled by the connectivity are being widely used for safety, navigation, and improved user experience. Consequentially, connected vehicle security requires physical security, communication security, and application security. In this chapter, we survey connected vehicle security and privacy issues. We identify the stakeholders within the automotive ecosystem and the assets they need to protect. Existing attacks on connected vehicles are presented. Discussions of security and privacy solutions are also presented.