In-Vehicle Communication Cyber Security: Challenges and Solutions

In-vehicle communication has become an integral part of today’s driving environment considering the growing add-ons of sensor-centric communication and computing devices inside a vehicle for a range of purposes including vehicle monitoring, physical wiring reduction, and driving efficiency. However,...

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Main Authors: Rajkumar Singh Rathore, Chaminda Hewage, Omprakash Kaiwartya, Jaime Lloret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/17/6679
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Chaminda Hewage
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description In-vehicle communication has become an integral part of today’s driving environment considering the growing add-ons of sensor-centric communication and computing devices inside a vehicle for a range of purposes including vehicle monitoring, physical wiring reduction, and driving efficiency. However, related literature on cyber security for in-vehicle communication systems is still lacking potential dedicated solutions for in-vehicle cyber risks. Existing solutions are mainly relying on protocol-specific security techniques and lacking an overall security framework for in-vehicle communication. In this context, this paper critically explores the literature on cyber security for in-vehicle communication focusing on technical architecture, methodologies, challenges, and possible solutions. In-vehicle communication network architecture is presented considering key components, interfaces, and related technologies. The protocols for in-vehicle communication have been classified based on their characteristics, and usage type. Security solutions for in-vehicle communication have been critically reviewed considering machine learning, cryptography, and port-centric techniques. A multi-layer secure framework is also developed as a protocol and use case-independent in-vehicle communication solution. Finally, open challenges and future dimensions of research for in-vehicle communication cyber security are highlighted as observations and recommendations.
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spelling doaj.art-228ef96f08034d70a91017052f4a8b512023-11-23T14:12:38ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202022-09-012217667910.3390/s22176679In-Vehicle Communication Cyber Security: Challenges and SolutionsRajkumar Singh Rathore0Chaminda Hewage1Omprakash Kaiwartya2Jaime Lloret3Department of Computer Science, Cardiff School of Technologies, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff Llandaff Campus, Cardiff CF5 2YB, UKDepartment of Computer Science, Cardiff School of Technologies, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff Llandaff Campus, Cardiff CF5 2YB, UKDepartment of Computer Science, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UKDepartment of Communications, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, SpainIn-vehicle communication has become an integral part of today’s driving environment considering the growing add-ons of sensor-centric communication and computing devices inside a vehicle for a range of purposes including vehicle monitoring, physical wiring reduction, and driving efficiency. However, related literature on cyber security for in-vehicle communication systems is still lacking potential dedicated solutions for in-vehicle cyber risks. Existing solutions are mainly relying on protocol-specific security techniques and lacking an overall security framework for in-vehicle communication. In this context, this paper critically explores the literature on cyber security for in-vehicle communication focusing on technical architecture, methodologies, challenges, and possible solutions. In-vehicle communication network architecture is presented considering key components, interfaces, and related technologies. The protocols for in-vehicle communication have been classified based on their characteristics, and usage type. Security solutions for in-vehicle communication have been critically reviewed considering machine learning, cryptography, and port-centric techniques. A multi-layer secure framework is also developed as a protocol and use case-independent in-vehicle communication solution. Finally, open challenges and future dimensions of research for in-vehicle communication cyber security are highlighted as observations and recommendations.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/17/6679machine learningcryptographycyber attackscyber securityintrusion detection systemsmart intelligent vehicles
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Chaminda Hewage
Omprakash Kaiwartya
Jaime Lloret
In-Vehicle Communication Cyber Security: Challenges and Solutions
Sensors
machine learning
cryptography
cyber attacks
cyber security
intrusion detection system
smart intelligent vehicles
title In-Vehicle Communication Cyber Security: Challenges and Solutions
title_full In-Vehicle Communication Cyber Security: Challenges and Solutions
title_fullStr In-Vehicle Communication Cyber Security: Challenges and Solutions
title_full_unstemmed In-Vehicle Communication Cyber Security: Challenges and Solutions
title_short In-Vehicle Communication Cyber Security: Challenges and Solutions
title_sort in vehicle communication cyber security challenges and solutions
topic machine learning
cryptography
cyber attacks
cyber security
intrusion detection system
smart intelligent vehicles
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/17/6679
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