The U.S. Marines completed the first extensive adversarial cyber testing of the Light Armored Vehicle, or LAV, at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton on Feb. 9, according to a press release from the service March 23.
To identify cyber vulnerabilities within the LAV system, Marine researchers launched disruptive cyberattacks against the vehicle during a simulation.
“We looked at how we can disrupt the mission,” said Chim Yee, a cyber engineer for the Marine Corps.
Cybersecurity assessments like this one, operated by the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), can provide insight into cyber vulnerabilities and the potential mission impact of such vulnerabilities, according to Capt. Brian Greunke, MCTSSA network test engineer.
Grueunke pointed to recent examples from the commercial sector to illustrate cyberattacks on vehicles. In 2015, hackers gained remote access to a Jeep’s internal computer network, taking control of physical components like the engine and wheels.
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It's so that if you don't follow orders they can shut you down, or worse yet lock you inside and drive you back for court martial.
ReplyDeleteConquer an enemy's communications and supply lines and the battle may be yours.
ReplyDeleteIf they really want to make the vehicles safe from cyber attack get rid of all the computer controlled equipment. KISS.
ReplyDeleteProtect your vehicles from EMP's and hacks, and hack theirs; we win.
ReplyDeleteSimple. Good going!