Automotive Cybersecurity, Certificate

Protect the vehicles of the future from digital threats and keep connected cars secure.

This certificate program is designed to meet the emerging demand for highly skilled automotive cybersecurity professionals. In this certificate program, students are introduced to the skills and strategies needed to test security related to automobile networks and related infrastructure. Students will work with the various automobile networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay) and explore protocols and messages produced by the vehicle that could be vulnerable to attacks. Students will consider risk mitigation technologies including authentication, encryption and firewall technologies.

Learners in this program acquire the following skills:

• Learn basic networking concepts including V2V, V2I and V2X communication
• Understand common security terms and concepts and how they relate to automobiles in both a technical and compliance nature
• Understand relevant vehicle technologies including ECU's (Electronic control unit) and basic electrical theory
• Read and write basic computer programs and scripts
• Develop process and procedures for testing the security of a vehicle's information network
• Practice reverse engineering techniques for testing security

Next Steps

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What do Information Security Analysts do?

• Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
• Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.

What skills do Information Security Analysts have?

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Contact

• Computer Science and Information Technology Department Page
• 734-677-5431
• [email protected]

Questions about applying?

Schedule an Appointment with the Recruitment and Outreach team

How much does it cost?

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