Whole-car approach needed to secure the connected car

Tier 1 suppliers are becoming ever more involved in laying the foundations for truly connected cars. The ability to interact with other vehicles, devices and infrastructure requires a robust electronic architecture based heavily on software, but with increased connectivity comes a greater risk of hacking.

German supplier Continental consists of five business divisions, three of which focus on electronic and mechanical systems – powertrain, chassis and safety and interior. The latter has its own trio of dedicated units: cluster displays, infotainment and connectivity, and body and security systems. Andreas Wolf heads up the Body & Security unit, which he explains leaves him “somewhere in the middle of everything.”