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In this interview, Beth Linker, Chief Product Officer at Finite State, offers an exclusive preview ahead of their presentation at Automotive Cyber Security, Connectivity, and SDV Week 2025. Beth discusses how manufacturers can foster effective collaboration, the key operational and technical challenges companies face in meeting evolving compliance requirements, and the strategies and technologies helping manufacturers stay ahead of emerging security threats and compliance obligations. 

Discover the latest trends and developments in cyber security, connectivity, and software-defined vehicle innovation with our 2025 State of Automotive report.

This comprehensive overview explores how AI is being leveraged to enhance cyber security and SDV advancements, how companies are cutting costs and improving efficiency, strategies for securing next-generation vehicles, and the current state of the OEM landscape. You'll also gain valuable regulatory insights, including updates on ISO 21434, GB 44495, the Cyber Resilience Act, the European Product Liability Act, and more.

All these topics will be explored in depth at Automotive Cybersecurity, Connectivity, and SDV Week 2025, taking place 18th - 20th November in Berlin, Germany.

This snippet from the 2025 State of Automotive Cyber Security, Connectivity & Software-Defined Vehicle Report, covers the consumer willingness to pay for SDVs and how automotive OEMs are approaching SDV monetisation. It also explores emerging security features designed for next-generation SDV architectures, including zone control units, advanced encryption techniques, real-time operating systems, and system redundancy.

Explore the latest developments in automotive regulations, including ISO 21434 and insights into its upcoming edition, China’s cybersecurity regulation GB 44495 and how it compares to international standards, ISO/SAE CS PAS 8474 for road vehicles, as well as key European legislation such as the Cyber Resilience Act, the European Product Liability Act, and the EU Data Act.

In this exclusive interview, Johannes Krieg, Manager Software-Defined Car at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation, shares insights into the company’s transition to SDVs. He discusses the shift from domain-centric to zonal architecture and the cultural and organisational changes required for successful SDV deployment. Johannes also reflects on the influence of Chinese OEMs and identifies which emerging technologies will be potential game changers for SDVs over the next five years.

Johannes will be discussing the SDV landscape in further detail at Automotive Cyber Security, Connectivity and SDV Week 2025.

As the automotive industry continues to step toward a future defined by SDVs, Automotive IQ spoke with Partha Goswami, the Former Professional Fellow of Technology & Trends at General Motors. In this interview, Partha shares invaluable insights gleaned from his extensive experience in the automotive sector, offering a comprehensive overview of the challenges, successes, and future trajectory of SDV development.

The Automotive IQ team has curated our most popular and widely read interviews from the past year into an exclusive resource bundle, featuring:

• Danil Prokhorov, Research Manager, Toyota Manager R&D, North America 
• Tomasz Werocy, Product Cyber Security Compliance Officer, Volvo Buses
• Dr. Sheikh Mahbub Habib, Head of Cyber Security & Privacy Innovation, Continental 
• Charalampos Alexiou, Product Security Incident Response Specialist, Scania Group 

In this forward-looking interview, MHP - A Porsche Company’s Augustin Friedel and Prasanth Gowravajhala share insights from their work with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers as they navigate the complex transition to SDVs.

Augustin discusses the growing influence of AI across the development lifecycle and Prasanth dives into the technical and organisational challenges of moving from domain-based to zonal architectures, emphasising the need for strategic investment, cross-functional talent, and agile transformation. In preparation of Cyber Security, Connectivity & SDV Week 2025, attendees can expect a session that bridges current industry realities with strategic SDV ambitions. 

Ahead of Automotive Cyber Security, Connectivity & SDV Week 2025, Automotive IQ interviewed Zeeshan Naeem to explore AI security in autonomous vehicles. Zeeshan, who has nearly a decade of experience in automotive cybersecurity and autonomous technologies, discusses the ground-breaking advancements that are enhancing cyber security, such as AI-driven predictive threat detection, federated learning and quantum-resistant cryptography. He also discuses his vision for the cyber security landscape over the next decade and what industry leaders need to prioritise when building cyber-resilient autonomous vehicles. 

Zeeshan also shares insight into what attendees can look forward to during his presentation at Cyber Security, Connectivity & SDV Week 2025. Download the interview to find out more. 

In this exclusive interview, consultant and author Plato Pathrose shares insights from his two decades of experience in the SDV and cyber security space. He discusses the true meaning of SDVs, the evolution of vehicle architecture, monetisation strategies beyond subscriptions, and how OEMs can rethink their business models. Ahead of Plato's appearance at Cyber Security, Connectivity & SDV Week 2025, he also offers a preview of key takeaways from his upcoming book and conference sessions.

Download the early attendee list snapshot for Automotive Cyber Security, Connectivity & SDV Week 2025!