Hearing on Vehicle Cybersecurity Standards
Posted on Nov 20, 2015 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on Hearing on Vehicle Cybersecurity Standards
The House subcommittees on Information Technology and Transportation and Public Assets have recently addressed vehicle security. In a November 18 hearing, members of Congress questioned a regulator from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about progress on developing cybersecurity standards for connected vehicles, and noted that NHTSA had not created such standards...
Hackers Set their Sights on Cars
Posted on Nov 11, 2015 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Hackers Set their Sights on Cars
Criminals using wireless accessibility to hack into vehicles will soon become a genuine threat, although the potential for the problem is unknown. Automobile owners can become informed as to how their vehicles can be hacked and limit who has access to their cars in order to minimize the threat. To view the full article, visit Law360 (subscription required).
Car Cybersecurity Study Bill Introduced in Congress
Posted on Nov 5, 2015 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on Car Cybersecurity Study Bill Introduced in Congress
Two congressmen introduced the “Spy Car Study Act” in the House of Representatives in reaction to news of potential hacking of vehicle software. This proposed legislation calls for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, and other groups to conduct a study of best practices in the areas of cybersecurity and privacy as it relates to cars. The...
Auto Care Association Challenges Proposed Vehicle Cybersecurity Legislation
Posted on Oct 22, 2015 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on Auto Care Association Challenges Proposed Vehicle Cybersecurity Legislation
A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee recently issued draft cybersecurity legislation including a provision for any person to access an “electronic unit (ECU) or critical system of a motor vehicle” without authentication. In a letter sent to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the Auto care Association challenged the...
Auto Trade Associations Form Cyberattack Working Group
Posted on Oct 15, 2015 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Auto Trade Associations Form Cyberattack Working Group
In order to address concerns about vehicle security and the risk of cyberattacks, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers have established a working group to develop best practices. The working group, called the Information Sharing and Analysis Center, will represent all major automakers and will serve as a “hub” for sharing information on...
