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Intel Establishes Automotive Security Review Board
An anonymous reader writes: To help mitigate the cyber-security risks in connected automobiles Intel has established the Automotive Security Review Board (ASRB). Intel says: "The board will encompass top security industry talent across the globe with particular areas of expertise in cyber-physical systems. The ASRB researchers will perform ongoing security tests and audits intended to codify best practices and design recommendations for advanced cybersecurity solutions and products to benefit the automobile industry and drivers. Intel also published the first version of its automotive cybersecurity best practices white paper, which the company will continue to update based on ASRB findings."
The best place to start in making cars more secure is to stop connecting them to the Internet or cellular networks. It makes them vulnerable to remote exploits and increases the cost of the car.
But now we have some jurisdictions (EU I think is one) mandating cellular connections in new cars so they can support "emergency features" (presumably stuff so when the car is involved in a serious crash, the car can notify emergency services automatically in case the occupants are pinned down or unconscious and cant make an emergency call themselves)
Get rid of the cellular connections, get rid of all this "infotainment" crap (whoever thought "apps" in a car is a good idea is an idiot). And spend some money on really strong encryption in things like the remote unlock keyfobs and engine immobilisers so hackers cant get in.