Security in Automotive Domain Using Secure Socket Layer
Alphonsa Johny, R Anurag · 2013
Modern cars contain a million of lines of software codes, and if we bought a premium class automobile recently, it probably contains close to 100 million lines of software code. All that software executes on 70 to 100 microprocessor-based electronic control units (ECUs) networked throughout the body of our car. Software in cars is only going to grow in both amount and complexity. This means that most new cars are executing tens of millions of lines of software code, controlling everything from brakes to the volume of the radio. A wide variety of communication systems are available in today's automotive network, for different applications range from body systems, engine control, driving assistances and safety systems to a wide variety of infotainment applications. Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) are spending lots of money and effort for developing software's that can provide the above said services and connectivity services. But today's tablets are highly developed and if we are successful in integrating tablets securely to the vehicle network, original equipment manufacturers can save a lot of money and effort. But with the integration of tablets, the secure car network is exposed to Internet which is susceptible to many vulnerabilities and attacks. Secure Tablet Integration Using Secure Socket Layer shall provide a secure and reliable connectivity within the car.