Cybersecurity in Autonomous Vehicles: Safeguarding Connected Transportation Systems
Keywords:
Autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, connected transportation, AI-driven security, vehicle communication, data integrity, system vulnerabilities, real-time threat detection, encryption; anomaly detection, transportation security frameworkAbstract
The increasing integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has revolutionized the transport sector, with improved safety, efficiency, and convenience. However, as AVs become more interconnected and integrated into advanced transport systems, the interconnectivity-driven cybersecurity threats present a serious challenge. Current security solutions tend to treat individual systems without taking into account the complexity emanating from interconnected networks, real-time data exchange, and advanced AI-based decision-making systems characteristic of autonomous vehicles. This research tries to fill the crucial gap in autonomous vehicle system cybersecurity frameworks, emphasizing the adoption of a holistic, multi-level approach to secure the vehicle and communication networks. The study explores significant vulnerabilities in AVs, such as vulnerability to remote hacking, data integrity issues, and the risks of system crashes that can jeopardize the vehicle occupants and external stakeholders. It evaluates the effectiveness of current cybersecurity and identifies the loopholes in safeguarding the complex infrastructure behind connected transportation systems. The study also identifies the increasing importance of artificial intelligence and machine learning in identifying and preventing cybersecurity threats in real-time, offering a new direction for proactive threat management. Through an interdisciplinary methodology, the paper proposes a framework for securing AVs and networked transportation infrastructure that uses high-level encryption, AI-assisted anomaly detection, and robust incident response plans. By bridging the cybersecurity gap to the specific autonomous system challenges, this study aims to make it possible to build secure, resilient transportation technology that can scale safely in an increasingly interconnected world. The findings aim to educate policymakers, manufacturers, and researchers on the best practices for securing the autonomous transportation system of the future.
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