The Automotive Cyber Security Academy (ACSA) is an initiative aimed at enhancing the understanding and skills related to cybersecurity in the automotive industry. With the increasing integration of digital technologies and connectivity in vehicles, the automotive sector faces significant cybersecurity challenges. These challenges range from protecting in-vehicle networks and electronic control units (ECUs) to securing external communication interfaces like telematics, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications.
The ACSA focuses on a curriculum that covers the critical aspects of automotive cybersecurity. Key topics include secure software development for automotive systems, intrusion detection and prevention for vehicle networks, cryptography and key management in vehicular environments, ethical hacking, and penetration testing of automotive systems. The academy also emphasizes the importance of regulatory and compliance standards, such as the ISO/SAE 21434, which set out requirements for cybersecurity risk management in vehicles. Understanding these standards is crucial for professionals who aim to ensure that automotive systems meet the required safety and security standards.
An important feature of the ACSA is its hands-on approach to learning. Training sessions and workshops are designed to simulate real-world scenarios, allowing participants to experience and respond to cybersecurity incidents in a controlled environment. These practical exercises include analyzing attack vectors specific to connected cars, such as manipulating in-vehicle communication protocols.
Further information on this year edition, and on the next editions are available at https://www.autocybersec.ro/home
