• How can we integrate functional safety, cybersecurity, and SOTIF to address both predictable and unpredictable risks in autonomous vehicles?
• What are the biggest challenges in defining safety goals and acceptance criteria for autonomous vehicle systems across different operational domains?
• How can simulation-based validation and real-world testing be effectively combined to demonstrate system safety with sufficient coverage and statistical confidence?
• What methods and tools are critical for tracing safety requirements through the entire V-Model from HARA to validation?
• How can cross-disciplinary collaboration between safety, cybersecurity, and AI teams enhance system safety without hindering innovation?

This presentation delves into the critical aspect of secure communication in cybersecurity for AVs. It explores the challenges, best practices, and innovative solutions to safeguard data exchange between vehicles, infrastructure, and external networks. By addressing these challenges proactively, we can pave the way for safer and more reliable autonomous driving experiences.

In this session, you will discover more about:

• The vulnerabilities and threats associated with communication networks in AVs
• The effective encryption, authentication, and integrity verification techniques to secure data transmission
• How to implement robust intrusion detection and prevention mechanisms to mitigate the risk of remote hacking attacks

• What are the most significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in V2V and V2I communication, and how can they be mitigated?
• How can encryption, authentication, and integrity verification techniques be optimized for real-time and low-latency AV communication?
• What role do AI and machine learning play in enhancing intrusion detection and prevention systems for AV cybersecurity?
• How can industry stakeholders – OEMs, cybersecurity experts, and policymakers – collaborate to establish unified security standards for AV communication?
• As autonomous vehicle networks scale, how can we balance cybersecurity with performance and cost-effectiveness to ensure widespread adoption?

Presenting the results of our World Cafés: The moderators summarize the key takeaways of their World Café Round Tables on the main stage and share the main findings with all attendees.