Content Hub | 16th Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2026

As AI becomes integral to the rapid evolution of automotive cybersecurity, it is transforming how manufacturers detect and mitigate threats in real time. This article shares practical ways to integrate AI into product development to strengthen and advance cybersecurity frameworks. Key areas include real-time threat response, secure decision-making, adaptive learning, and enhanced virtual testing environments. It also covers key use cases of AI in software development, highlighting testing processes and decreasing costs. 

Beth Linker, Chief Product Officer at Finite State, 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.

"We believe that the key strategy is to unify fragmented security and compliance workflows into an integrated toolchain that can be deployed and scaled in a modular and flexible way. It starts with having a clear data strategy that enables effective adoption of automation and AI."

SDV manufacturers are embracing cutting-edge technologies, processes, and business models to cut costs while keeping vehicles safe and secure. This article explores how innovations like Edge AI, Cybersecurity Management Systems, the Zero-Trust Model, cybersecurity standards, and Security by Design with DevSecOps are shaping the future of secure vehicle development. It also explores how to strategically meet consumer demand for faster vehicle delivery without compromising product integrity and security. 

Gain insight into how the automotive industry can align and comply with the Cyber Resilience Act. The guidelines highlight key areas including:

• Standards and regulatory compliance
• Secure OTA updates
• Continuous testing and validation
• V2X security and Security Credential Management Systems

As the regulatory landscape evolves, Tyson Benson, Senior Product Cybersecurity Analyst at ZF Group, shares exclusive insight into regulations from the U.S. Department of Commerce and their expected impact on the automotive industry, including compliance timelines. Tyson also emphasises the importance of industry collaboration and staying ahead of regulatory changes.

As the automotive industry shifts towards software-defined vehicles, Partha Goswami, Principal at PG Mobility Analysis (ex-GM), explores the anticipated positive outcomes of this transformation, including faster development cycles and enhanced vehicle performance. He also discusses the incremental progress the industry is making, along with the execution challenges it faces, as well as issues related to connectivity and vehicle security.

In this interview, Apostol Vassilev, Research Manager at NIST, explores the growing role of AI in automotive cybersecurity. Apostol explains how his background in cybersecurity led him to explore AI for automating tasks, eventually focusing on securing AI systems in vehicles. Apostol highlights the cybersecurity risks that AI introduces, particularly in autonomous vehicles, and the importance adopting frameworks to address emerging security risks.

Nayuta Yamasaki, Manager - Connected Services Engineering Nissan Technical Centre Europe, shares insights on the diverse range of connected services offered by OEMs, including information services, remote control capabilities, and advanced security features. This interview also explores key areas for future development, including a growing focus on cloud-based solutions and Feature-on-Demand services.

Discussion highlights:

• How OEMs are currently prioritizing the development and integration of connected services in their vehicles.
• The key considerations for deciding between subscription models and one-time payment options for the connected services customer.
• Which baseline connected services are OEMs deciding to monetize, and what factors influence this decision.
  

In this exclusive interview, Suman Sehra, Global VP of Automotive Product/Platform Portfolio Management at HARMAN International, shares insights on the evolution of connected vehicle technology. He discusses recent advancements, key technological challenges, the importance of consumer trust and safety, and the impact of these developments on HARMAN’s revenue streams over the next 5-10 years.

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