Security News > 2023 > July > Growing a 15,000 strong automotive cybersecurity group with John Heldreth

While it seemed like automotive cybersecurity would never outpace these modern laptop-wielding gearheads, John Heldreth, Head of Car Security Operations at Volkswagen AG, had a different idea.

Taking a unique approach, John offers another way to view cybersecurity.

The threat of recalls due to software problems demands that vehicle manufacturers, or OEMs, can address cybersecurity issues remotely.

"It used to be that Mercedes-Benz or Volkswagen or BMW didn't communicate with one another. They didn't share common ground. But with cybersecurity in automotive products, we all have the same issue. We all have the same goal," said John.

Recognizing this need and wanted to make a difference, John created a small group from various ecosystem players to come together and collaborate towards more secure vehicles.

"We can't do this alone. It doesn't matter if you're a supplier. It doesn't matter if you're an OEM. It doesn't matter if you're a service provider. We need competencies from people that have the knowledge we need," said John.

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