Automotive security and data privacy join safety and reliability as important aspects of vehicle design, production, and operations. McAfee is part of a large ecosystem of manufacturers, suppliers, standards bodies, universities, and government organizations collaborating to advance the research and best practices on secure driving experiences. Consumer trust and confidence in the security of their vehicle will become as important as reliability and safety were when they emerged as critical consumer issues and competitive differentiators. Securing cars over their lifetime means introducing techniques like firmware and software patches, over-the-air updates, and other countermeasures to quickly close vulnerabilities.
Source: https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/executive-perspectives/check-security-light-2/