U.S. federal government proposes voluntary cybersecurity guidelines aimed at getting carmakers to secure computers and electronics in automobiles. Two Senators say guidelines don’t go far enough, seek regulations. Lawmakers and the Obama administration have been reluctant to issue cybersecurity regulations. No groundswell exists in Washington to mandate automotive security standards, and most lawmakers favor a voluntary collaborative approach. One automotive industry observer says the time isn’t right for mandatory standards, which could stymie the development of some ideas, one analyst says.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/feds-propose-voluntary-automotive-cybersecurity-standards-a-9482