Continental India, IIT Madras to jointly develop cybersecurity for engines

Their research will focus on intrusion detection and reporting on powertrain applications

Technology company Continental India and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for joint research to develop solutions that will safeguard powertrains (engines) in vehicles.

With vehicles becoming 'mobile devices' with permanent and seamless connectivity, the rate of risks and security become higher, an area of concern for vehicle manufacturers.

The company's joint research with IIT Madras addresses an industry white spot -- cybersecurity for conventional drivetrains. The research will focus on intrusion detection and reporting on powertrain applications, said the company.  

In a statement, the company said that the fast-paced evolution of mobility technologies also