RAMN - Resistant Automotive Miniature Network

Explore RAMN (Resistant Automotive Miniature Network), an innovative open-source testbed for automotive security research and education. Discover how this credit card-sized platform simulates a CAN/CAN-FD network of four Electronic Control Units (ECUs), integrating with the CARLA autonomous driving simulator. Learn about RAMN's USB-powered design, automotive-grade components, and resistance to extreme temperatures. Gain insights into its versatility for various testing scenarios, compatibility with popular tools, and potential for expansion through Arduino-style pin headers. Understand how RAMN addresses challenges in automotive security testing, including high investment costs and non-automotive grade alternatives. Delve into the importance of automotive-grade electronics, operating environments, and industry standards. Examine the testbed's firmware, integration with open-source tools, and its limitations. Acquire knowledge about vehicle cybersecurity, automotive architecture, and the significance of developing new technologies to combat emerging threats in the connected and autonomous vehicle landscape.

Intro
Presentation plan
The news
Vehicle Crime
Challenges
Automotive Architecture
Real car
Hacking testbeds
Academic testbeds
Professional testbeds
Problem 1: require High Investment
Problem 2: not automotive grade
Different grades for different expectations
How is automotive grade different ?
Operating and storing temperature
Automotive electronics environment
What are the risks in harsh environments ?
How bad is a random failure?
Failures always happen
Automotive risks
Single Point Fault (SPF)
Countermeasures
Raising the bar
Standards
What about Software ?
What does it mean for security ?
Developing new technologies
The story so far
Influences
More expansion boards
External Memory
Chip Whisperer
Designed with Open-Source tools
Integration with CARLA
Tesbted firmware
Main merits of RAMN
Limitations