NHTSA Releases Vehicle Cyber-Security Guidelines.
On October 24, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued guidelines for automakers and other tech companies developing technology for self-driving cars. The guidelines, part of a continuing effort to prevent cyber-attacks on vehicles with automated technology, suggest layered protections that would prevent unsafe movements by a vehicle even if hackers gain access. Mark Rosekind, administrator of NHTSA, said that no single approach could be permanently put in place to prevent hacking in a technological environment that is always changing and called on all involved in the development of autonomous cars to stay ahead of cyber-criminals. These guidelines follow on the heels of NHTSA’s highly autonomous vehicle guidelines issued by the agency last month.
