The growth of vehicle features
With nearly 85% of the population now connected to the internet, the automotive sector is aiming to keep up with this trend by improving the software used in vehicles and offering new services in step with the times. Whereas customer experience with a vehicle used to be defined primarily by the hardware, embedded software is now set to become the differentiating factor of brands and model ranges. Buying a car is no longer influenced solely by physical factors such as vehicle appearance and performance, but also by the way the vehicle integrates into a person’s digital life. As with smartphones, drivers constantly expect new features to be available, such as connected navigation, automatic parking, and pedestrian detection.
Embedded software in vehicles is a great asset because it is easy to upgrade at low cost, keeping vehicles up to date and delaying or reducing their obsolescence despite constant and rapid changes in the connectivity, automation, safety and customisation features offered in new vehicles. Manufacturers are even offering additional features on a subscription service, activated post-sale by customers, further increasing the complexity of the vehicle as built. Because of the complexity introduced by this software, the quantity of data exchanged and the increased connectivity, more and more vulnerabilities can appear, raising the issue of the security of these vehicles. As cars become more connected and contain more embedded electronics and software, new areas of attack are present and can be targeted by cybercriminals.
Embedded software in vehicles is a great asset because it is easy to upgrade at low cost, keeping vehicles up to date and delaying or reducing their obsolescence despite constant and rapid changes in the connectivity, automation, safety and customisation features offered in new vehicles. Manufacturers are even offering additional features on a subscription service, activated post-sale by customers, further increasing the complexity of the vehicle as built. Because of the complexity introduced by this software, the quantity of data exchanged and the increased connectivity, more and more vulnerabilities can appear, raising the issue of the security of these vehicles. As cars become more connected and contain more embedded electronics and software, new areas of attack are present and can be targeted by cybercriminals.
UTAC, a trusted partner
A major challenge for vehicle and equipment manufacturers is ensuring that each of the systems has all the qualities required to meet current regulations. With the increasing complexity of embedded software, the assembly of software units developed by different suppliers, the many interfaces and data exchanges, as well as software bugs and risks of poor user comprehension, the safety and quality of the end product are increasingly difficult to control. UTAC offers consultancy, training and functional validation tests to meet new regulations as regards cybersecurity, connectivity and electronic architecture.
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With its test facilities and expertise, particularly in cybersecurity, new E/E (electrical/electronic) architectures, and embedded software development and validation processes, UTAC offers tailored support in line with the latest international regulations and standards for embedded software.
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