Shrikant Satyanarayan

Shrikant Satyanarayan is an associate vice president – technical, at LDRA. He specializes in the development, integration and certification of mission- and safety-critical systems in avionics, nuclear, industrial safety and automotive domains. Satyanarayan is a certified functional safety professional in accordance with ISO 26262 and a functional safety certified professional in accordance with IEC 61508/IEC 61511. With two decades of experience and a solid background in software development, software testing and real-time operating systems, Satyanarayan guides organizations in selecting, integrating and supporting their embedded systems from development through certification. He is also an active contributor to various technical forums on functional safety and cybersecurity subjects.

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Presentation

Securing the connected car

The increasing connectivity in modern vehicles has expanded the attack surface, making cybersecurity a critical challenge in the automotive industry. Traditional safety measures are no longer sufficient as vehicles evolve into software-driven systems with complex networks. This presentation highlights the shift from isolated embedded systems to connected environments, emphasizing the need for a structured, risk-based approach to cybersecurity. It explores industry standards like ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 26262, secure coding practices and multilayered security strategies. By implementing best practices in software assurance, organizations can build resilient vehicle systems that withstand emerging cyber threats.