ABSTRACT
A considerable amount of cybersecurity research is directed at protecting the national infrastructure and the military capability of the United States. However, there are several research initiatives that are definitely focused on protecting consumers. Agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have specific responsibilities to protect the general public. NHTSA cybersecurity research focuses on solutions to harden the vehicle's electronic architecture against potential attacks and to ensure that vehicle systems take appropriate and safe actions, even when an attack is successful. A layered approach to vehicle cybersecurity reduces the probability of an attack's success and mitigates the ramifications of potential unauthorized access. In addition, NHTSA cybersecurity research has also shown that the automotive industry should also consider the serviceability of vehicle components and systems by individuals and third parties.
