Cybersecurity tends to focus on digital devices for work or leisure, such as computers or mobile phones, but it needs to go beyond that. The automotive industry is becoming increasingly connected and reliant on new technologies, so it also needs protection against attacks and fraud.
The increasing complexity of in-vehicle systems, coupled with their constant connection to the internet, has given rise to new cybersecurity threats. Revolve is working to detect and combat them through advanced technological solutions.
Carried out by Fernando Ramirez
Programme Cybertalent: Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship Programme | In collaboration with the National Institute for Cybersecurity (INCIBE)
Technologies Threat Scanner | Antivirus | Remote Access
What is the motivation?
La incorporación de nuevas tecnologías en los vehículos mejora la comodidad, pero también abre puertas a ciberataques. Revolve se especializa en proteger estos sistemas y mitigar los riesgos para sus clientes.
Program aims
- Evitar accesos no autorizados a sistemas internos que puedan obtener datos personales y amenazar la privacidad de los ocupantes del vehículo.
- Proteger los sistemas de accesos remotos por parte de atacantes que pueden derivar en la pérdida de control del vehículo sin posibilidad de recuperarlo.
- Lograr que los sistemas de conducción autónoma funcionen de manera correcta, evitando que se confundan o que pongan en riesgo a los ocupantes.
Development
The process of addressing these problems includes the creation of three levels of protection:
- Threat scannerIt is dedicated to a constant analysis of the vehicle. If it detects a threat, it activates an antivirus to protect the systems.
- Second line of defenceIn case the threat is not detected or the antivirus fails to stop it, a two-stage security measure is activated. During the first phase, the user will be able to access the system via a mobile device, which will allow him to identify the threat and safely disable the car. In the second phase, all external inputs will be blocked, maintaining only the basic driving functionality of the vehicle.
- Additional layers of securityA vehicle has many individual elements that require specific treatment. All those with known vulnerabilities, such as third-party applications, electronic key fobs or even the brake circuitry, have protections specially designed for them.
Results
La protección en tiempo real evita que los clientes sean víctimas de ciberataques que les puedan poner en peligro mientras el vehículo está en funcionamiento, así como de ataques más habituales como robos de datos o accesos no permitidos.
Los vehículos conectados introducen retos como la conducción autónoma, que exige protecciones en tiempo real. Revolve garantiza esta seguridad para que los clientes solo se preocupen de disfrutar de su coche.
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