1. Progression to Public Consultation The July 2025 version marks a significant step in the regulatory process, transitioning from an internal draft to a public consultation phase. This indicates that the specification is nearing finalization and is now open for feedback from stakeholders, paving the way for broader industry adoption and regulatory enforcement. 2. Structural Refinements and...
China’s New Hardware Security Standard for Automotive Chips: Key Requirements and Implications
Introduction Automotive cybersecurity has rapidly become a critical priority as vehicles integrate more electronic control units (ECUs), connectivity, and advanced driving features. While past efforts often focused on software, attention is now turning to the hardware level – especially the semiconductor chips that execute safety-critical and security functions. Secure automotive chips can...
Glitch as you can as soon as you can
The digital world’s a bit of a wild west, mate. And we’re not just talkin’ dodgy online banking, half-baked crypto wallets, or sensitive corporate data sitting in cloud servers just waitin’ for some muppet to poke holes in a provider’s rusty infrastructure. Nah – even just takin’ a modern car for a spin can turn into one hell of a ride if someone else decides to take the wheel – digitally, that...