UK issues tougher cyber security guidelines for connected and automated cars

Guidelines make developers and manufacturer of smart vehicles accountable for ensuring security against cyberattacks

The UK government has issued tougher guidelines for connected and automated vehicles, according to a press release by the Department for Transportation (DfT) on 6 August. The new guidelines, drafted by the DfT and Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI), require manufacturers of smart vehicles to put in place tougher cyber security system to protect vehicles from hackers. The guidelines expect developers of smart vehicles to build a robust security systems that feature several stages, providing protection against hackers who can try to access information or control vehicle’s control hardware such as throttles and brakes.