Hisashi Oguma, Ph.D., Project General Manager/Principal Researcher, InfoTech-IS Today, cars are evolving in unprecedented ways through internet connectivity, with automated driving and connected cars as obvious examples. Another concept that has emerged recently is the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle). Simply put, it involves updating the onboard software after purchase, continuing to expand the car’s functionality as you would a smartphone. Internet integration improves convenience. At the same time, it also makes it easier for malicious third parties to hack car systems. The cybersecurity that protects customers from such harm has become more important than ever, not only for Toyota but for the entire auto industry.
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