If you work in the automotive industry and are worried about the heightened risk of cyberattacks, you should check out our new learning path. Based on the ISO/SAE 21434 framework, it aims to help those in non-technical roles understand automotive security compliance and support their teams in building secure vehicles.
ISO/SAE 21434 is a mandatory requirement that focuses on managing cybersecurity risks throughout a vehicle’s lifecycle—from early design and development to operation and eventual retirement. With threats growing all the time, these regulations shouldn’t be overlooked.
The Role of Collaboration in Compliance
When people think of cybersecurity compliance, they might imagine engineers coding away or teams running vulnerability tests. But, the reality is that ISO/SAE 21434 compliance depends on more than technical knowledge. It takes strict processes and proper decision-making across all parts of an organization.
Roles like architects ensure cybersecurity is embedded into system designs from the very beginning, while program managers make sure timelines, resources, and deliverables are aligned with compliance objectives. These contributions are just as critical as technical work in maintaining security and preventing vulnerabilities.
This course provides the knowledge professionals need to actively contribute to compliance efforts and ensure no requirements are overlooked, regardless of their technical background.
What the Learning Path Covers
We’ve created this learning path to take the complexities of ISO/SAE 21434 and turn them into something practical and easy to understand. Here’s what you’ll learn:
1. Laying the Groundwork for Security
Understand the foundational principles of automotive cybersecurity, including governance, roles, and processes that set the stage for compliance with ISO/SAE 21434.
2. Securing the Automotive Supply Chain
Securing the supply chain is just as important as securing the vehicle itself. This section looks at how organizations should evaluate supply chain security, set cybersecurity expectations, and ensure third-party components don’t introduce unnecessary risks.
3. Embedding Security into Design
Designing and developing resilient systems requires integrating cybersecurity from the very beginning. Find out how to adopt secure design principles and development practices to build robust vehicle systems that prioritize safety and performance.
### 4. Adapting to Emerging Threats
Learn how to anticipate, identify, and analyze potential threats throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Threat modeling and proactive threat management strategies are key areas of focus.
5. Managing Risks Dynamically
Cybersecurity risks are always changing, so being vigilant and adaptable is necessary. See how to assess and manage risks, the importance of monitoring systems, and responding to attacks.
6. Ensuring Compliance
Understand the documentation, audits, and organizational structures required to demonstrate compliance with ISO/SAE 21434. We show how and why manufacturers must follow regulations to protect their systems and customers.
7. Customizing Security Strategies
Explore how cybersecurity strategies can be tailored to different projects, systems, and risk profiles. This includes managing different project requirements and optimizing resources.
8. Maintaining Security Across the Lifecycle
Cybersecurity is an ongoing process that extends well beyond production. Learn about the importance of post-production planning and continuous improvement to maintain the security of vehicles throughout their operational lifespan.
Getting Compliance Right
Compliance is about creating a culture where cybersecurity is worked into every stage of the process, and everyone understands their role in making it happen.
For those in non-technical roles, the first step is knowing what questions to ask. Are the right security requirements being tracked? Are suppliers meeting cybersecurity standards? Is there a plan for responding to risks as they come up? This course is designed to help participants think critically about these challenges and work closely with technical teams to solve them.
The learning path focuses on simplifying ISO/SAE 21434 and making it actionable. By the end of the course, participants will be more comfortable identifying gaps and supporting their teams in meeting regulatory requirements.
Achieving Automotive Security With SecureFlag
We know compliance can be overwhelming, but the right solutions and knowledge can bring teams together, build better processes, and create safer vehicles.
Whether it’s mapping out risks, improving coding practices, or making compliance more straightforward, solutions like SecureFlag and ThreatCanvas help organizations ensure vehicles are protected throughout their lifecycle.
Are you ready to learn the knowledge and skills needed to support automotive compliance in your organization?
