Why Cybersecurity Is a Corporate Priority in the Automotive Industry

The automotive industry is going through a rapid transformation due to technological advancements like connected cars (V2X technologies), artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, 5G, and cloud computing. These changes provide opportunities and numerous challenges to OEMs, suppliers, and other stakeholders. This review paper first lists the various threats encountered by the industry on different vehicle attack surfaces. It highlights the adoption of different technologies in modern cars and the potential threats they may bring. It finally justifies why cybersecurity has become a corporate priority for stakeholders in the automotive industry. Keywords: Connected Vehicles, Cybersecurity, Connectivity, CAN (Controller Area Network), Autonomous, V2X(Vehicle-to-Everything), Artificial Intelligence.