Q&A: Why it's time to focus on app security technologies for cars

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digitaljournal.com, Jul. 25, 2019 – 

Although autonomous and connected car technology continues to accelerate, there remains potential vulnerabilities surrounding the convergence of apps and connected cars. Asaf Ashkenazi of Inside Secure explains more.

Manufacturers need to focus on the app security technologies for cars, given the risks of car apps being hacked and exploited. Solutions include protection for mobile apps, digital keys, vehicle electronics, in-car entertainment (ICE) and in-vehicle infotainment.

To discover more, Digital Journal spoke with cybersecurity expert Asaf Ashkenazi, chief strategy officer at Inside Secure.

Digital Journal: What are the potential vulnerabilities surrounding the convergence of apps and connected cars?

Asaf Ashkenazi: There are two groups of potential vulnerabilities. The first group includes applications that download and execute car infotainment systems; the second group includes applications running on car owners' smartphones, allowing them to remotely track and control their vehicle.

In the first group, a hacker exploits a vulnerability in an app running on the car's infotainment system to gain further access to the car's software. The application is used as an entry point into the car's closed systems. This attack requires deep understanding of the specific vehicle model software and hardware, and advanced hacking skills.

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