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The government is taking action! A major move for vehicle networking security is here! Starting April 1, the “Detection Mechanism for Abnormal Behavior in Vehicle Networking Security” (GB/T 45181-2024) will officially be implemented. This is no joke; it is a concrete official action that establishes a “firewall” for vehicle networking security!
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đ What is vehicle networking security, and why is it necessary?
Letâs be honest, what are todayâs cars? They are “supercomputers” on four wheels! The level of intelligence is rapidly increasing, with features like vehicle-machine interconnectivity, remote control, and OTA updates, keeping them online just like your smartphone. But donât forget, connected devices come with the risk of being “hacked”.
Imagine driving your car when suddenly the doors unlock by themselves, and the steering wheel turns on its ownâhow terrifying would that be? This is not an exaggeration. There have been international cases where hackers demonstrated remote control of someone else’s car, and the scene was simply chilling!
What is the current issue? Consumers are buying smart connected cars, but who will ensure that these cars are not vulnerable to hacking? How should car manufacturers establish protective mechanisms? This national standard aims to address this issue.
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đĄď¸ What hard-core guarantees does the new national standard provide?
This new standard is impressive! It directly defines the detection mechanism for abnormal behavior in vehicle networking security, meaning it can identify problems and respond promptly before hackers can strike. Itâs like your home security system, which alerts you when it detects suspicious activity outside your door, rather than waiting for a burglar to break in.
The standard specifies several key points:
Car manufacturers must establish a network security abnormal behavior detection mechanism.
Security operation personnel must be able to detect risks before an actual attack occurs.
Upon discovering a problem, a timely response must be made.
Donât underestimate this standard; it serves as a “protective umbrella” for the healthy development of the entire vehicle networking industry. For consumers, it means safer car purchases and usage, and for manufacturers, it provides clear safety standards to follow.
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đ What does this mean for the development of autonomous driving?
Vehicle networking security and autonomous driving are like twins, inseparable! Major car manufacturers are now claiming that L3 autonomous driving is on the way:
Xpeng Motors has announced: L3 autonomous driving software capabilities and experiences will be achieved in the second half of this year.
GAC has stated: L3 level autonomous driving models will start mass production in the fourth quarter of this year.
Chery plans: To achieve mass production of L3 autonomous driving vehicles by 2026.
Li Auto has also announced: L3 autonomous driving technology will be commercially implemented by 2025.
Without security guarantees, autonomous driving is just a castle in the air. For connected vehicles to achieve autonomous driving, the security and reliability of communication links must be ensured. This new national standard paves the way for autonomous driving by first addressing security issues, allowing L3 and L4 to truly “take off”.
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đ Policy and market working in synergy
Donât underestimate this safety standard; it reflects the national emphasis on autonomous driving.
Recently, various local policies have been introduced:
The “Beijing Autonomous Driving Vehicle Regulations” will take effect on April 1.
The “Wuhan Intelligent Connected Vehicle Development Promotion Regulations” took effect on March 1.
The “Hangzhou Intelligent Connected Vehicle Testing and Application Promotion Regulations” have been in effect since May 1 last year.
As of the end of August last year, a total of 16,000 autonomous driving vehicle test licenses have been issued nationwide, with 32,000 kilometers of public testing roads opened. This clearly indicates: the country wants autonomous driving to take off!
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đ Advice for ordinary car owners
As an experienced driver, I have a few heartfelt words to share:
Donât be fooled by marketing: Some manufacturers claim “we support L3 autonomous driving,” but the actual experience can only be judged by personal use.
Safety first: No matter how intelligent the car is, the person behind the steering wheel (thatâs you) is the final safety barrier.
Update firmware: When manufacturers push OTA updates, donât find it troublesome; it may contain important security patches.
Privacy protection: When binding your vehicle system, think carefully about which permissions are necessary and which can be denied; donât just click “agree” on everything.
The introduction of this new national standard truly reflects the “real fragrance theory”. With it, our smart cars can be both intelligent and safe, allowing consumers to buy with confidence and use with peace of mind.
The next five years are considered a critical period for autonomous driving. If China wants to lead in this global automotive technology race, prioritizing standards is the smartest strategy. Safety is the baseline, and innovation is the direction; this is the path to healthy development.
What do you think of this new national standard? Do you believe it will bring substantial changes to our driving experience? Feel free to leave your comments and engage in discussion!
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