Intel launches research group to tackle cyber risks in connected cars

The announcement was made on Sunday and the company said that the board will be consisting of top security specialists from around the globe and it will be their responsibility to ensure that a proper solution is found to this imminent threat of cyber security for automobiles.

With this in mind, Intel has established the Automotive Security Review Board (ASRB) in order to help mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with connected automobiles, while encouraging technological progression and innovation. “Few things are more personal than our safety while on the road, making the ASRB the right idea at the right time”.

Security researchers hacked the vehicle to take control of the SUV’s functions including radio and windshield wipers and the internet-connected entertainment system which led to the recall of 1.4 million vehicles.

Chris Young, senior vice president and general manager of Intel Security, explained that the group will help Intel improve how it addresses cyber security in vehicles.

Of these 150 million cars about 60% would have the capacity to connect to networks, share and consume web-based data. The results would then be announced publicly as part of the ongoing process.

The Santa Clara chip giant also published an automotive security best practices white paper, which it said it will continue to update based on the new board’s findings.

Furthermore, as a pretty major incentive to the ASRB researchers, the member who is judged to have provided the most significant cybersecurity contribution which can be implemented on Intel’s automotive platform will be rewarded with a new auto.

Security is one of the key concerns surrounding the connected cars of the future and alongside the formation of the ASRB, the Intel Security-owned McAfee brand produced a white paper explaining all the different security implications of driverless cars.

Intel hopes that its security arm will prevent automakers suffering embarrassing incidents such as that experienced by Fiat Chrysler’s Jeep SUV which was remotely hacked while driving on the road.