Automotive Cybersecurity

  1. Automotive Electronic Architecture
    1. Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
      1. Function and Proliferation
        1. Role in Vehicle Subsystems
          1. Increasing ECU Count in Modern Vehicles
          2. Microcontrollers (MCUs)
            1. Architecture and Capabilities
              1. Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
              2. ECU Types and Classifications
                1. Safety-Critical ECUs
                  1. Non-Safety-Critical ECUs
                    1. Domain-Specific ECUs
                  2. In-Vehicle Networks (IVN)
                    1. Purpose and Topologies
                      1. Point-to-Point Topologies
                        1. Bus Topologies
                          1. Hierarchical Network Structures
                            1. Backbone Networks
                            2. Network Performance Requirements
                              1. Bandwidth Requirements
                                1. Latency Requirements
                                  1. Real-Time Constraints
                                2. Domain and Zonal Architectures
                                  1. Centralized vs. Decentralized Processing
                                    1. Advantages of Centralized Processing
                                      1. Challenges of Centralized Processing
                                        1. Advantages of Decentralized Processing
                                          1. Challenges of Decentralized Processing
                                          2. Domain Controllers
                                            1. Powertrain Domain
                                              1. Chassis Domain
                                                1. Body Domain
                                                  1. Infotainment Domain
                                                    1. ADAS Domain
                                                    2. Zonal Gateways
                                                      1. Physical Grouping by Vehicle Zones
                                                        1. Role in Network Segmentation
                                                          1. Traffic Routing and Management
                                                        2. Key Vehicle Systems
                                                          1. Powertrain Systems
                                                            1. Engine Control Modules
                                                              1. Transmission Control Modules
                                                                1. Hybrid and Electric Powertrain Control
                                                                2. Chassis and Safety Systems
                                                                  1. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
                                                                    1. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
                                                                      1. Airbag Control Systems
                                                                        1. Electronic Power Steering
                                                                        2. Body Control Systems
                                                                          1. Lighting Control
                                                                            1. Door Lock Control
                                                                              1. Climate Control
                                                                                1. Window Control
                                                                                2. Infotainment Systems
                                                                                  1. Audio Processing
                                                                                    1. Video Processing
                                                                                      1. Connectivity Features
                                                                                      2. Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
                                                                                        1. Sensor Integration
                                                                                          1. Camera Systems
                                                                                            1. Radar Systems
                                                                                              1. LiDAR Systems
                                                                                                1. Driver Assistance Functions
                                                                                                2. Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
                                                                                                  1. Remote Connectivity
                                                                                                    1. Fleet Management
                                                                                                      1. Emergency Services Integration

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