With autonomous vehicles poised to redefine mobility, the conversation is shifting from infrastructure and insurance to one of the most critical challenges: cybersecurity. As self-driving technology accelerates, so do the vulnerabilities that come with it, raising questions about safety, trust, and resilience.

In the latest episode of Take 10 on HFTV, Jonathan Hodgkinson, Head of Market Insight, joins Craig Kennedy, Partner & Head of Cyber Consulting, to unpack the hidden risks behind the innovation.

They explore why security often lags behind technological progress, the dangers of over-the-air updates, and how these cyber threats could impact public confidence and the future of autonomous transport.

The conversation also covers:

    • Operational capacity & data capture: Threats to acceleration, braking, and steering together with route mapping and journey data.
    • Vehicle security: Why encryption, secure boot processes, and intrusion detection are critical to protecting autonomous vehicles from cyber threats.
    • Fleet & infrastructure: How large-scale operations face risks from malicious code, charging network vulnerabilities, and weaknesses in vehicle management platforms.
    • Public safety considerations: The potential impact of terrorism, public scepticism, and geopolitical instability on the adoption of self-driving technology.

This insightful discussion is now available to watch on our website and on HFTV, our dedicated platform for legal insight and professional development.

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