Apples and Cars: a Comparison of Security

01/07/2022

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by   Zhendong Ma, et al.

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Cybersecurity has gained importance for cars that increasingly rely on software and networks. "Smartphone on wheels" is often used as an analogy to highlight the need for security. As a high-value target of cyberattacks, modern smartphones implement layers of protection. Automotive embedded systems share many similarities with smartphones. We compare the security architecture of an iPhone and a car to identify gaps and discuss the potentials for the cars of the future.