Gunjan Vora
Embedded Software Engineer with 6+ years of expertise in designing and developing innovative software solutions for diverse domains, such as Industrial Automation and Automotive. Her work also includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric applications.
Currently, she works as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Sensata Technologies, developing AUTOSAR-based application software for a Tire Monitoring System.
Driving Secure: The Automotive Cybersecurity
Status: Coming up in April 2026!As the automotive future is dominated by software-defined and autonomous vehicles, the electronic architecture of cars is undergoing a profound transformation. The traditional model of numerous standalone ECUs is giving way to Zonal and Centralized Architectures, where powerful domain controllers and high-performance computers (HPCs) orchestrate vehicle functions.
This evolution simplifies complexity, enables advanced capabilities like ADAS, and fosters continuous innovation. However, greater computing power also brings heightened cybersecurity challenges. Centralized computing introduces new attack surfaces, making robust protection essential.
This session explores how Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs), and Secure Elements form the backbone of this defense. We will examine their roles in:
- Ensuring secure boot processes
- Safeguarding Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Mitigating emerging cyber threats
Finally, I'll shed some light on leveraging AI for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) specifically for bootloaders, preparing vehicle security for the next generation of computing challenges.
Firmware Approach to Solve EMC Issues
Status: Available NowElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is a crucial factor in embedded product development. EMC measures how well electrical devices can function without performance degradation when exposed to EMI (electromagnetic interference, or energy released from other electrical devices) and ensures that device radiation does not affect the operation of other devices. While EMI is the problem, EMC assesses how effectively that problem can be managed.
Typically, the first time system designers realize they have a radiated emission problem is after the prototype system has been built and evaluated. In such situations, costly and ineffective patches are often applied, often necessitating a redesign. Electronics hardware and firmware coexist, and depending on factors such as time-to-market, cost, and resources, one must choose the best possible solution to address EMC issues.
In this talk, we will highlight methods a firmware developer can follow to achieve good electromagnetic compatibility.