KISA Publishes Manual to Strengthen Automotive Cybersecurity: "Preparing for Autonomous Driving"

Joint Development by the Automobile Safety Research Institute and the Automotive Convergence Technology Institute

The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) announced on January 27 that, together with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority's Automobile Safety Research Institute and the Automotive Convergence Technology Institute, it has published the "International Standard-Based Automotive Cybersecurity Testing and Validation Manual" to guide automotive parts manufacturers in conducting self-assessments of vehicle cybersecurity.

With the increasing digital dependence of automobiles, such as autonomous driving and connectivity features, automotive cybersecurity is emerging as a core requirement in the era of future vehicles.

This manual is an extension of the "Automotive Cybersecurity Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment Manual" jointly developed by the three organizations last year, and it specifically details the testing and validation procedures that automotive parts manufacturers must carry out to respond to cybersecurity threats.

In particular, the manual has been organized with a practical focus so that even small and medium-sized automotive parts companies, which may lack dedicated information security personnel or sufficient budgets, can use it in the field. It covers an overview of cybersecurity testing, testing methodologies, and guidelines for test execution, and is based on the international standard for automotive cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434).

Kim Sunmi, Head of Security Certification at KISA, stated, "Establishing a robust security system from design to validation is essential to usher in a safe era of future vehicles," adding, "We hope this manual will help domestic automotive companies build security systems that meet international standards and enhance their global competitiveness."

The manual can be downloaded for free from the KISA website.

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