A Review of Cybersecurity Threats in Automotive Semiconductor Control Units

Authors

  • Sujan Hiregundagal Gopal Rao

Keywords:

Automotive cybersecurity, electronic control units, automotive semiconductors, ECU security, vehicle electronics

Abstract

The increasing dependence of modern vehicles on electronic control units (ECUs) has transformed automobiles into complex cyber-physical systems. These ECUs are built on automotive-grade semiconductor platforms that execute safety-critical and connectivity-oriented functions. While advancements in semiconductor integration have improved vehicle performance and functionality, they have simultaneously expanded the cybersecurity attack surface. This paper presents a technical review of cybersecurity threats affecting automotive semiconductor control units, focusing on vulnerabilities at the hardware, firmware, and communication levels. Industry trends, safety–security interdependencies, and mitigation strategies are examined from a semiconductor-centric perspective. The review highlights existing research gaps and identifies future directions for developing secure automotive electronic architectures.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17762/ijisae.v12i1.7998

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Published

25.12.2023

How to Cite

Sujan Hiregundagal Gopal Rao. (2023). A Review of Cybersecurity Threats in Automotive Semiconductor Control Units. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 12(1), 927–932. Retrieved from https://www.ijisae.org/index.php/IJISAE/article/view/7998

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)

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Research Article

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