Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks
Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks
Instructors: Lluis Foreman
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What you'll learn
Describe the architecture of vehicle networks and identify potential automotive cybersecurity threats affecting connected vehicle systems.
Analyze the impact of cybersecurity vulnerabilities on modern automotive systems and connected vehicle technologies.
Apply effective strategies to strengthen cybersecurity of vehicle networks and protect vehicle communication systems.
Evaluate the effectiveness of different cybersecurity measures within Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks environments.
Skills you'll gain
- Threat Modeling
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Cyber Security Policies
- Cryptography
- Threat Management
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Cybersecurity
- Encryption
- Cryptographic Protocols
- Cyber Attacks
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Network Security
- Incident Response
- Cyber Governance
- Threat Detection
- Cyber Risk
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Risk Management Framework
- Security Management
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4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks, focusing on the technologies, communication systems, and cybersecurity challenges shaping modern connected vehicles. As automotive systems become increasingly digital and interconnected, the need for strong automotive cybersecurity and secure vehicle networking has become critical for ensuring vehicle safety, reliability, and operational resilience.
Learners will explore the foundational concepts of automotive cybersecurity, including vehicle network architectures, and automotive communication protocols in the modern connected automotive systems. The course also examines how cyber threats target vehicle systems, the vulnerabilities within connected infrastructures, and the strategies organizations use to strengthen automotive network protection. The course further explores the growing importance of secure communication systems. Through practical examples and real-world applications, participants will gain insights into connected vehicle technologies, cybersecurity risks affecting modern automotive ecosystems, and emerging approaches such as automation in cybersecurity for intelligent threat detection and response. Designed for automotive engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts, this Automotive Cyber Security course provides valuable foundational knowledge for learners pursuing automotive cybersecurity or vehicle cybersecurity courses online. Participants should have a basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, familiarity with automotive systems and technologies, and knowledge of computer networks and their vulnerabilities. An interest in automotive innovation will help contextualize the cybersecurity challenges and solutions discussed in the course. By the end of the course, learners will be able to describe vehicle network architectures, identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected automotive systems, and evaluate strategies used to strengthen automotive cybersecurity defenses and protect modern vehicle networks against evolving cyber threats.
This module provides an overview of the significance of cybersecurity in the automotive industry, covering its history, basic concepts and current threats to vehicle networks. It also introduces strategies for protecting these systems.
What's included
10 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
10 videos•Total 50 minutes
- Introduction to the Course & Meet Your Instructor•6 minutes
- The Role and Importance of Cybersecurity in the Automotive Industry•5 minutes
- Historical Context and Evolution of Automotive Cybersecurity•5 minutes
- Basic Terminology and Core Concepts in Cybersecurity•5 minutes
- Types of Cyber Attacks•5 minutes
- How to Address the Attacks•5 minutes
- Real-World Attack Scenarios•5 minutes
- Basic Security Measures•5 minutes
- Advanced Protective Techniques•5 minutes
- The Impact of Cybersecurity Practices on Automotive Safety•5 minutes
4 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Welcome to the Course: Course Overview•5 minutes
- Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity•5 minutes
- Connected Vehicles Cybersecurity•5 minutes
- In-Vehicle Communication Cyber Security: Challenges and Solutions•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity•20 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 10 minutes
- Are Cars Over-Reliant on Electronics?•5 minutes
- Addressing Cybersecurity & Network Risks in the Era of Autonomous Vehicles•5 minutes
This module delves into the principles and practices of developing secure automotive systems, covering cryptography, secure design principles, risk management and stakeholder involvement.
What's included
10 videos3 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
10 videos•Total 52 minutes
- Introduction to Design and Development of Secure Automotive Systems•4 minutes
- Fundamentals of Automotive Cryptography•6 minutes
- Implementing Secure Communication Protocols in Vehicles•5 minutes
- Key Management and Data Protection Strategies•5 minutes
- Secure Design Principles in Automotive Engineering•5 minutes
- Incorporating Security in the Hardware Design Phase•6 minutes
- Advanced Software Security Techniques•6 minutes
- Risk Management•5 minutes
- Advanced Risk Management and Mitigation Techniques•6 minutes
- Stakeholders role and influence•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 15 minutes
- How Cryptography in Automotive is Implemented•5 minutes
- Security by Design in the Automotive Development Process•5 minutes
- Cybersecurity Risk Management Process•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Design and Development of Secure Automotive Systems•20 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 10 minutes
- Key Measures for Enhancing Automotive Hardware & Software Security•5 minutes
- Priorities in Automotive Software Development•5 minutes
This module explores advanced technologies and strategies for securing automotive systems, focusing on Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communications, intrusion detection and response and the implications of AI, electric, hybrid and autonomous vehicles on cybersecurity.
What's included
10 videos3 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
10 videos•Total 51 minutes
- Introduction to Advanced Communications and Defense Strategies•4 minutes
- Introduction to V2X•5 minutes
- Security and Privacy Challenges in V2X•6 minutes
- Solutions and Best Practices for Secure V2X•6 minutes
- Building an Automotive Intrusion Detection System•5 minutes
- Response Strategies to Security Incidents•4 minutes
- Recovery and Resilience in Automotive Systems•5 minutes
- Impact of AI on Automotive Cybersecurity•5 minutes
- Security Challenges in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles•5 minutes
- Autonomous Vehicles and Cybersecurity Implications•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Privacy by Design Aspects of C-V2X•5 minutes
- Automotive Cybersecurity: A Survey on Frameworks, Standards, and Testing and Monitoring Technologies•5 minutes
- Autonomous Vehicles Cybersecurity: Overview•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Advanced Communications and Defense Strategies•20 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 10 minutes
- Will V2X Become Essential in Cars?•5 minutes
- Future Role of Generative AI in Automotive Cybersecurity•5 minutes
This module focuses on creating a robust cybersecurity framework for automotive systems. It covers project management, cybersecurity standards, best practices, security testing and validation, the importance of governance, policy and leadership in maintaining cybersecurity.
What's included
11 videos3 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
11 videos•Total 53 minutes
- Introduction to Building a Secure Automotive Cybersecurity Framework•4 minutes
- Managing Automotive Cybersecurity Projects•5 minutes
- Automotive Cybersecurity Standards•6 minutes
- Best Practices for Secure Automotive Systems•5 minutes
- Introduction to Security Testing for Vehicle Networks•5 minutes
- Conducting Penetration Testing on Automotive Systems•5 minutes
- Continuous Security Monitoring and Assessment•6 minutes
- Establishing a Cybersecurity Governance Framework•5 minutes
- Developing and Implementing Cybersecurity Policies•5 minutes
- Role of Leadership in Automotive Cybersecurity•5 minutes
- Wrap-up & Key Takeaways•1 minute
3 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Automotive Cybersecurity Supply Chain•5 minutes
- Role of Automotive Penetration Testing•5 minutes
- Automotive Cybersecurity Standards•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Building a Secure Automotive Cybersecurity Framework•20 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 10 minutes
- Importance of Standards in Developing Safe Cybersecurity Projects•5 minutes
- Should Automakers Unite Against Cyber Threats?•5 minutes
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Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025
Very good course, wish could teach more on how to log in to computers for monitoring , I guess that will be the next course
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Frequently asked questions
Automotive networking refers to the communication systems and protocols that connect electronic components, sensors, controllers, and software within modern vehicles to enable secure and efficient vehicle operations.
Automotive cybersecurity protects connected vehicle systems, communication networks, and critical automotive technologies from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and operational risks.
You’ll learn how to analyze vehicle network architectures, identify vulnerabilities, and apply strategies to strengthen network security.
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