Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks
Course provided by Model Institute of Engineering & Technology
4 modules
Master Secure Coding Practices and Build Safer Applications
3-4 Level NCrF
National Credit Framework
30 Hours
Flexible Learning
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
Nano Credit Course
1 Credit
Course Overview
This course introduces learners to the rapidly evolving field of automotive cybersecurity and vehicle network security. It explores the unique challenges of securing connected vehicles, with a focus on analyzing potential vulnerabilities within vehicle networks. Learners will gain insights into vehicle-specific attack surfaces, understand common threats, and develop the ability to apply practical defense strategies. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with foundational knowledge and hands-on skills to address cybersecurity risks in modern automotive systems.
Key Learning Highlights
Understand vehicle network architecture and core communication protocols.
Identify cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities in connected vehicles.
Explore real-world automotive security threats and attack methods.
Learn strategies and frameworks for securing vehicle networks.
Apply threat modeling and basic penetration testing techniques.
Recognize the role of cybersecurity in safety, compliance, and product development.
Tools & Platforms Required
Python for Packet Parsing
CAN-utils & SocketCAN (Linux)
Wireshark with CAN Dissector
SavvyCAN
Learning Outcome
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the basic structure of vehicle network architecture and communication protocols.
Identify cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities in modern automotive systems.
Analyze real-world automotive security threats and attack vectors.
Evaluate strategies and frameworks for securing vehicle networks, including basic threat modeling and penetration testing concepts.
Understand the impact of cybersecurity on safety, compliance, and product development in the automotive sector.
Master the course with just 5 Modules
This course introduces learners to automotive cybersecurity, covering the evolution of vehicle connectivity, core cybersecurity principles, and industry standards like ISO/SAE 21434. Students will learn about vehicle network architectures and protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), common vulnerabilities, and real-world threats such as infotainment and telematics attacks. The course also explores defense mechanisms, including intrusion detection, secure software development, encryption, access control, and resilient network design.
Fundamentals of Automotive Cybersecurity
Evolution of automotive connectivity and electronics
Cybersecurity principles for vehicle systems
Industry regulations and standards (ISO/SAE 21434, UN R155)
Vehicle Network Architecture and Communication Protocols
CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet networks
ECUs and subsystem communication
Common vulnerabilities in in-vehicle networks
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Threats, Attack Surfaces, and Case Studies
Real-world vehicle hacking incidents (e.g., Jeep Cherokee hack)
Attack surfaces: infotainment, telematics, wireless interfaces
Adversarial tools: CAN injection, bus sniffing, spoofing, fuzzing
Defense Mechanisms and Security Design Principles
Intrusion detection and prevention in automotive systems
Secure software development lifecycle for vehicles
Encryption, authentication, access control, and resilient architecture design
Roles
Cybersecurity Assistant (EV/Automotive)
