Architecting Cybersecurity Solutions for Automotive Embedded Systems Training by Tonex
This course equips engineers with the skills to architect and design cybersecurity solutions for automotive embedded applications, particularly focusing on turning theoretical concepts into practical designs. This comprehensive curriculum covers both foundational knowledge and practical training. The course is divided into modules, each focusing on different aspects of cybersecurity in embedded systems, with a strong emphasis on secure communication, secure storage, authenticity checks, and the use of hardware security modules. Additionally, a separate, detailed module on secure coding practices in C/C++/Ada specifically tailored for embedded systems can be included.
This course is interactive, with a mix of lectures, hands-on labs, and project work to ensure that participants can apply what they learn in real-world scenarios. The inclusion of ongoing mini-training modules will help reinforce learning and keep the engineers engaged with the latest in cybersecurity practices.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the unique cybersecurity challenges in automotive embedded systems.
- Learn to design and implement security architectures that protect automotive systems against cyber threats.
- Master secure communication protocols for CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet in automotive contexts.
- Develop skills in secure coding practices for embedded systems and learn how to apply these in the automotive sector.
- Gain proficiency in using hardware security modules (HSM) for enhancing automotive cybersecurity.
Target Audience:
- Automotive engineers and designers focusing on embedded systems.
- Cybersecurity professionals transitioning to automotive security roles.
- Software developers for automotive applications seeking to enhance their cybersecurity skills.
- Technical managers and decision-makers in the automotive industry responsible for cybersecurity.
Course Outlines:
Module 1: Introduction to Embedded Systems Security
- Overview of cybersecurity in automotive embedded systems
- Importance of cybersecurity in automotive applications
- Introduction to hardware security elements (e.g., Hardware Security Modules (HSM))
Module 2: Understanding Cryptographic Principles
- Basics of cryptography: Symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing, digital signatures
- Cryptographic protocols and their applications in automotive systems
- Secure key management and storage
Module 3: Designing Secure Communication Channels
- Securing CAN (Controller Area Network) communication
- Securing Ethernet communication in automotive systems
- Implementing secure Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and BLE connections
- Authentication and authorization techniques
Module 4: Secure Storage and Data Protection
- Techniques for secure data storage in embedded systems
- Ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
- Implementing secure boot and secure firmware update processes
Module 5: Authenticity Checks and System Integrity
- Designing systems for secure message and firmware authenticity checks
- Implementing and managing certificates in embedded systems
- Techniques for real-time integrity monitoring and anomaly detection
- Digital signatures to protect integrity and authenticity of an electronic message
- Digital Certificates and Chain of Trust
Module 6: Utilizing Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
- Introduction to HSM and its role in automotive cybersecurity
- Integrating HSM with automotive embedded systems
- Best practices for HSM utilization in design
- Secure Key Management
- Anti-Rollback Prevention
- Anti-Tamper
- Secure Debug with Lock/Unlock
- Secure Link
- Secure Boot with RTSL
- Secure Attestation
- Differential Power Analysis (DPA) Countermeasures
- True Random Number Generator (TRNG)
Module 7: Secure Coding Practices in C/C++ for Embedded Systems
- Introduction to secure coding principles
- Common vulnerabilities in C/C++ and how to avoid them
- Secure memory management, input validation, and error handling
- Implementing encryption, authentication, and authorization in code
Module 8: Workshops, Case Studies Mini-Training Modules
- Workshop 1: Designing a secure CAN communication system
- Case Study 1: Implementing secure storage and data protection
- Case Study 2: Key Features of a Secure Vault
- Ongoing mini-training modules: Regular exercises to identify and fix vulnerabilities in code snippets
Module 9: Project Work/Capstone
- Participants will design a complete cybersecurity solution for a hypothetical automotive embedded application, incorporating all aspects covered in the course.
Module 10: Course Wrap-up and Next Steps
- Review of key concepts and best practices
- Discussion on staying updated with cybersecurity trends in automotive embedded systems
- Guidance on further learning resources and certifications
Additional Optional Features:
- Guest Lectures: Inviting inside experts to share insights and real-world challenges.
- Community Forum: A platform for participants to discuss course materials, share ideas, and solve problems collaboratively.
- Ongoing Support: Providing access to additional resources and mentorship beyond the course duration for project work and further learning.