COMMENT: It’s time for the auto industry to face up to digital risks

Recently, Dr. Magnus Gerisch of Capgemini recommended that, in this era of the connected car, it’s critical for every OEM in the automotive industry to blend existing expertise in manufacturing and hardware with a more ‘digital’ approach.

Cyber security is becoming a key concern for manufacturers. However, many are considering cyber security, whether it be for a new part or the entire car, later in the development process. Dr. Gerisch suggests the industry needs to ‘shift left’ in its mindset and treat cyber security as an integral part of the quality assurance of a product or