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Security must be incorporated into the design phase

Companies must act now to embed EV security into the design phase of vehicles , sensors , charging stations and other supporting infrastructure .

One of the best ways to achieve this is by deploying a Digital Twin – which Gartner defines as ‘. . . a digital representation of a realworld entity or system ’. With the technology , developers can simulate the behaviour of systems within the EV ecosystem to identify weaknesses and address them before hackers can utilise them as an entry point .

In addition , Digital Twins enable manufacturers to explore numerous potential scenarios and spot any subsequent security issues before the EV goes into production . These virtual models also enable development teams to vet the security of the broader EV ecosystem to ensure that areas , such as charging infrastructure and payment systems , aren ’ t introducing additional vulnerabilities .

Paving a secure road to the EV future

Digital Twin technology has a role to play once EVs are out of the design phase . With frequent updates and patches of systems and software , the emulation can continuously monitor performance and detect vulnerabilities before they become a security threat . The technology essentially provides a crystal ball , allowing problems to be identified and addressed before they come to fruition , thereby reducing the likelihood of a successful attack .

With mass adoption of EVs poised to become a reality , it ’ s imperative that companies act now to avoid being derailed by security concerns . �

ONCE THREAT ACTORS SUCCESSFULLY HACK AN EV CHARGING STATION , THEY CAN THEN ACCESS THE CAR AND IMPACT ITS PERFORMANCE BY TURNING OFF THE HEADLIGHTS OR DISABLING THE BRAKES , FOR EXAMPLE .