Our Automotive Cyber Security Course is designed to help engineers, students, and professionals gain hands-on expertise in securing in-vehicle networks, ECUs, and automotive systems. With the rise of connected vehicles, this automotive cyber security training also covers ISO/SAE 21434 compliance, penetration testing, and embedded security practices. By completing this course, you will gain practical knowledge to tackle real-world automotive cybersecurity challenges and position yourself for high-demand careers through our industry-focused Automotive Cyber Security Training program.

Automotive Cyber Security Course

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Course Objective

Gain hands-on skills in ECU security, secure boot, OTA, and HSM.

Learn to secure in-vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet) with SecOC & crypto.

Understand anomaly detection methods in automotive systems.

Apply ISO/SAE 21434 & UNECE WP.29 standards to real projects.

Build expertise in threat modeling & vulnerability assessment.

Develop skills for penetration testing & incident response.

Prepare for roles like Security Engineer, ECU Developer, or Analyst.

What You Will Learn ?

Cryptography essentials — AES, RSA, ECC, SHA2/3, key management.

Secure vehicle communication — CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, UDS, DoIP, SecOC.

ECU security — secure boot, chain of trust, firmware signing, anti-rollback.

Hardware Security Modules — key storage, crypto ops, seed/key handling.

OTA updates — secure flashing, rollback protection, Uptane-style frameworks.

Threat modeling & compliance — STRIDE, ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29.

Security testing — penetration, fuzzing, anomaly detection, case studies.

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Who Should Enroll ?

Embedded software engineers in automotive.

ECU firmware developers adding security features.

Cybersecurity professionals pivoting to vehicles.

System architects designing secure vehicle systems.

Testers & integration engineers at OEMs/Tier-1s.

Professionals with embedded/software background.

Anyone keen to build expertise in automotive security.

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of C/C++ for embedded systems.

Basic understanding of microcontroller architecture.

Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M, TrustZone, and MPU basics.

Networking fundamentals — Ethernet & CAN bus.

Intro-level knowledge of cryptography (AES, RSA, hashing).

Access to a dev board (STM32, S32K, or similar) for labs.

Curiosity to explore secure automotive systems.

Course Curriculum

Automotive Cyber Security Course Course Syllabus Download

Which Course Is Right for You?

Track	Duration	Focus & Outcome
Crash Course (1 Month)	Fast-paced fundamentals	Ideal for beginners or professionals wanting a quick introduction to automotive cybersecurity
Job-Oriented (3 Months)	Deep, applied training	Best for developers aiming to switch careers or take on security roles soon
Master Program (6 Months)	Comprehensive & immersive	For those wanting full expertise, extensive hands-on labs, and portfolio-ready projects

Hands-on Projects Section

Secure CAN messages with SecOC, counters & MACs.

Build a secure bootloader with firmware validation.

Design OTA pipeline with rollback protection.

Use simulated HSM/SSM for key & crypto operations.

Develop IDS for CAN/Ethernet traffic.

Perform forensic analysis on CAN log dumps.

Capstone: secure a complete ECU subsystem.

Tools & Technologies Covered

Hardware: STM32, S32K boards, NXP HSM/SSM SDKs.

Communication: PCAN-USB, SocketCAN,

Security libraries: OpenSSL, mbedTLS, CryptoLib, PyCryptodome.

Debug & analysis: Wireshark, CAN log viewers.

Threat modeling: OWASP Threat Dragon, MS Threat Modeling Tool.

Security testing: UDS fuzzers, replay & injection scripts.

Dev tools: Git, CI/CD linters, static analyzers, STM32CubeIDE, S32DS.

Why Choose This Course?

Industry-aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 & UNECE WP.29.

Practical labs — build, test, and secure real systems.

Flexible learning tracks (1 / 3 / 6 months).

Showcase-ready projects for interviews & portfolios.

Learn from experienced industry mentors.

Career-focused for roles in ECU & embedded security.

Pathway to penetration testing & automotive cybersecurity jobs.

FAQ Section

Q1 : What is the difference between the 1, 3, and 6 month tracks?

The 1-month is a crash introduction; the 3-month is job-ready training covering essentials and labs; the 6-month is full mastery with additional modules (IDS, V2X, capstone).

Q2 : Do I need a development board?

It’s strongly recommended. We support STM32, S32K or similar boards to ensure you can run labs and demonstrations.

Q3 : Do I get a certificate?

Yes, upon successful completion of the course (passing all labs and assessments), you will receive a Certificate of Completion. We also recommend you prepare for industry-recognized credentials (like ISO/SAE 21434 training).

Q4 : Can I take this course if I’m not from an automotive background?

Yes, provided you have basic embedded / software knowledge (C, microcontroller, simple networking). We’ll build from fundamentals.

Q5 : Will this help me get a job?

Absolutely. Many students have transitioned into roles such as ECU security developer, embedded security engineer, automotive pen tester, or cybersecurity consultant for the automotive industry.