Functional Safety and Automotive Security

Functional Safety and Automotive Security are two critical aspects of modern vehicle design that ensure the safety and security of drivers and passengers.

Functional Safety refers to the measures taken to ensure that the vehicle's systems and functions perform as intended, and that potential hazards are identified and mitigated. This includes the design of systems that can detect and respond to faults, as well as the implementation of safety mechanisms such as backup systems and redundant components.

Automotive Security, on the other hand, refers to the measures taken to protect the vehicle against cyber threats, hacking, and unauthorized access to sensitive information and control systems. This includes the use of secure communication protocols, encryption, and authentication methods, as well as the implementation of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access control mechanisms to secure the vehicle's network.