Dubai prepares to welcome autonomous vehicles with new guidelines
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Dubai Launches Cyber Security Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
Introduction
In a move to welcome autonomous vehicles to the streets of the UAE, the Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) is set to launch the first cyber security standard for autonomous vehicles in the region. This standard will provide guidelines for the security of autonomous vehicles and will be utilized by various departments of the Dubai Government.
Future of Autonomous Transport in Dubai
With plans to transform 25% of all transport in Dubai to autonomous modes by 2030, DESC aims to establish policies that safeguard the emirate’s cyberspace, making it the safest city electronically. Known for its world-class skyline, Dubai has positioned itself alongside cities like Singapore as a hub for innovative ideas.
Statements from DESC
Yousuf Al Shaibanai, Director General of DESC, stated: “DESC has worked diligently along with its partners to establish the best practices and standards to be adopted to enable and secure these emerging technologies against any challenges. We can smoothly move to an era where humans are not needed and where self-driving can fully be trusted to be driven hundreds of kilometers without disruption.”
Details of the New Standards
The new standards and guidelines cover several critical aspects, including:
- Failures/attacks that previously affected autonomous vehicles
- Vehicle communication security
- Vehicle software security
- Vehicle hardware security
- Supply chain security
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