Teacher: DRIVES Learning Platform Dr. Richard Messnarz

Cybersecurity Engineer and Manager

Design of modern vehicles requires to consider security related norms (SAE J3061, ISO 21434) and the implementation of security related design patterns. This includes e.g.

•     Consideration of security risks early on and at key development stages (mostly those with design decisions)
•     Identification and addressing of potential threats and attack targets
•     Appropriate methods of attack surface reduction
•     Layered cybersecurity defenses (defense-in-depth)
•     Identification of trust boundaries
•     Inclusion of security design reviews in development process
•     Emphasizing secure connections
•     Limiting of network interactions 
•     Testing of integrity and security 
•     SW-level vulnerability testing
•     Validation of security systems at vehicle level