BlackBerry's new software can find security flaws in self-driving cars
BlackBerry has launched a new cloud-based software service called 'Jarvis' that aims to find security flaws in self-driving cars. Speaking at the North American International Automotive Show (NAIAS), BlackBerry CEO John Chen highlighted the need for software cyber security in the automotive industry and claimed that Jarvis can scan complex autonomous car software for flawed code. Here is more on it.
Jarvis reduces scanning time to minutes from days: BlackBerry
Self-driving cars are made up of several small layers of components like cameras and sensors, making the technology all the more vulnerable to hackers. Jarvis can identify such security vulnerabilities by scanning the automotive binary code used in car software. Blackberry also claims that Jarvis can carry out the scanning in minutes, whereas security researchers can take around 30 days for the same.
Automakers face multiple challenges while developing driverless cars: BlackBerry CEO
John Chen said, "Connected and autonomous vehicles require some of the most complex software ever developed, creating a significant challenge for automakers who must ensure the code complies with industry and manufacturer-specific standards while simultaneously battle-hardening a very large and tempting attack surface for cyber criminals."
BlackBerry has partnered with Jaguar Land Rover to test Jarvis
To be offered on a pay-as-you-go basis, the service can be customized according to the needs of specific automobile companies. BlackBerry said that clients can take this up a notch and also deploy Jarvis across their entire software supply chain. This will help them scan for security flaws at all stages. The company has already partnered with Jaguar Land Rover to test the service.
