Wave Systems Corp. (fka WAVXQ)

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OT Embedded security in cars

Information technology is the driving force behind innovations in the automotive industry, with perhaps 90% of all innovations in cars based on electronics and software. Up to 80 embedded processors can be found in a high-end car, and electronics and software will soon be the major single cost factor in car manufacturing. The situation is similar for commercial vehicles such as trucks. One crucial aspect of future IT applications in vehicles is the security of these systems. Whereas software safety is a relatively well established (if not necessarily well understood) field, the protection of automotive IT systems against manipulation has only very recently started to emerge. At the same time, security will be an enabling technology for many - perhaps for most - future automotive IT applications. IT security will both increase reliability and safety, and enable new business models. Now in its 4th year, escar has established itself as the premier forum for information, discussion and exchange of ideas in this innovative field. For the first time, there will be a tutorial covering the main topics of escar on the first day. As in previous years, the program will include invited talks and submitted papers in the following areas:

IT security for driver assistance, telematics, and new business models
IT security for other transport systems (rail, aerospace, etc.)
Security of vehicular communications
Identity theft, privacy and data protection issues in vehicular settings
Digital rights management and trusted computing in vehicles (e.g. for navigation, entertainment, ...)
Secure software downloads, and security for event data recorders (EDR) and tachographs
Car theft prevention through electronic means
Security issues in road pricing

http://www.escar.info/07/general.html

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