APIs used in connected vehicle systems offer points of entry for hackers and other malicious actors to exploit cars, trucks, telematics devices, and fleet management operators. In this blog you’ll learn what’s needed for an effective API security program to ensure vehicle safety and security for the entire API protection lifecycle.
The average vehicle has over one hundred million lines of software code used by dashboard-controlled air conditioning, audio, and navigation systems. In addition, software is involved in electronic control units (ECUs) that control engine functions, regulate braking behavior, and monitor the air conditioning system.
Connected Vehicles Rely on APIs For Basic Functionality
These systems are connecting to smartphone apps, along with third-party applications for diagnostic and maintenance scheduling, updating vehicles from the cloud, and autonomous driving. All this communication activity for connected vehicles is often glued together using thousands of APIs that allow the various systems to interact with each other to provide better functionality and performance.
Access and Control Vehicles by Exploiting API Security
This increasing use of APIs and…
