Richard Wilding, co-founder of ShieldsUp
Fleet operators are at the nexus of the digital and physical realms.
Whilst more business is done online than ever before, just in time logistics help keep modern supply chains lean and profitable, and form a critical part of many business operations transporting materials from A to B.
Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are improving vehicle and driver safety, finding more efficient routes, and delivering great customer experiences.
These connections, which will soon benefit from 5G networks, power the modern economy but can also be exploited for unintended purposes.
Essentially, as more devices and systems connect to the internet, the greater the amount of targets threat actors (hackers) have to exploit.
Indeed, the attack surface of a modern vehicle has never been larger: infotainment systems; OBD II dongles needed for telematics and insurance; GPS navigation systems; digital key fobs; fleet management systems; dashcams etc. plus connected apps offering tracking and remote unlock services – these are all connected devices or systems that have the potential to be exploited by threat actors.
Heavy vehicles have connected more widely…
