Insuring the driverless future with AI
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are set to revolutionize modern transportation, bringing in enhanced driving experience, safety, and efficiency. However, it also brings in a complex set of challenges including cyber risk due to connected technology and systems. Traditional vehicles are relatively isolated and typically exposed only to physical attacks. But the vulnerability of AVs is far higher due to their technology architecture, the devices and systems they are connected to, making them more susceptible to cyberattacks. These attacks can be remotely initiated through connected components such as mobile devices, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Since AVs rely heavily on wireless communication and external data inputs, the cyberthreat landscape is considerably larger (see Figure 1), exposing the vehicle, the occupants, and the wider transportation infrastructure to cyber risks.