ACSA 2023
(an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program)
As we bring the curtains down on our 2023 activities at the ACSA, we wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you.
First of all, to our distinguished lecturers! Your unwavering commitment to sharing your expertise and knowledge has been the guiding light for our students on this journey. Your dedication to nurturing the next generation of automotive security professionals was truly commendable.
Next, to our supporters! Your belief in our mission and your continued encouragement have been the wind beneath our wings. Your contributions, be it in resources, time, and/or expertise, have enabled us to thrive and expand.
And last, but not least, to our brilliant students! You are the heart and soul of ACSA. Your curiosity, determination, and thirst for knowledge inspire us daily. You are the driving force behind our efforts, and your achievements are our greatest reward.And we also greatly appreciate your feedback and improvement ideas that you've shared!
Maybe you want to know "How was ACSA 2023?". Well, it was a great mix of summer and school, with a lot of new friends and future professional connections. Have a look below!
(a special thanks goes to Andreea for creating this great video overview)
(a special thanks goes to Tarush for giving another great perspective to our success)
Asking the participants "What did you like most about ACSA 2023?" they told us that...
"The group spirit and cooperation were of great value for the workshop. The topics were really interesting, especially the keynotes where we were able to get feedback and knowledge from experts in the field.""I have got my idea for my thesis"
ACSA was a "Combination of Knowledge, Intercultural exchange, Travel and Food."
"The daily intensive course provided very good knowledge and practice of industry level work"
"Learning the standards, TARA, talks, and hacking demo"
"The practical workshops in which we worked with C and ASM, as well as the assignments in which we had to use various tools such as Ansys Medini Analyzer."
"I particularly loved and appreciated the social events that were prepared for us, as well as the open, friendly, and supportive attitude of the entire academic team and guest industry professionals."
It greatly motivates us to keep going, improving and support yet another generation of young cyber security professionals.
The summer part of the ACSA
The school part of the ACSA
The guided tour of University of Coimbra
The call for ACSA 2023
BIP ACSA - 2nd edition, digital (1 June - 31 July 2023)
Fundamentals: theory and discussion (weekly digital meeting)
Fundamentals: theory and discussion (weekly digital meeting)
Basic IT Security (Dr. eng. Bruno Sousa, University of Coimbra, Portugal):
Terminologies, Cybersecurity Goals, Types of Attackers
Advanced IT Security (Lect. Dr. eng. Cristina Stolojescu-Crisan, Politehnica University Timisoara):
Symmetric Cryptography, Asymmetric Cryptography
Cyber Security Challenges of Modern Vehicles & EE Architectures (eng. Christian Muhm, Continental Engineering Services, Germany)
Automotive Hardware Security (eng. Florin Anton, Continental Automotive Romania, Romania):
Automotive Hardware Architecture, Security in Automotive Hardware Architecture including components such as Trust Anchor (HTA), Hardware Security Module (HSM), Secure Hardware Extension (SHE), Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Automotive Software Security (Dr. Jetzabel Serna Olvera, SAPAR, Germany):
Automotive Software Architecture, Security in the OS Platforms (QNX, Android, Linux, AutoSAR Classic, AutoSAR Adaptive), Security in Middleware, Security in Applications/Software Components
Secure In-Vehicle Communication Protocols (Prof. Dr. Christoph Krauß, University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt, Germany):
Overview of Bus Systems – CAN, LIN, FlexRay, SecOC, Automotive Ethernet, Security for CAN and Ethernet. Security Controls such as Security Zone Separation, Firewall, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Anomaly Detection System (ADS), MACsec, IPsec, TLS, VLAN
Cybersecurity in V2X (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Christian Esposito, University of Salerno, Italy):
Security of V2X Architectures and Technologies including 3GPP Cellular V2X and IEEE 802.11p WiFi
Cybersecurity in E-Mobility (Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Hof, University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt, Germany):
E-Mobility Communication Architecture and Protocols. Cybersecurity standards and protocols such as ISO15118, OCPP, and OCPI.
BIP ACSA - 2nd edition, face to face (16 - 30 August 2023)
Workshop in Coimbra, Portugal
Workshop in Coimbra, Portugal
Contacts within partner universities
Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara
Additional contributors for ACSA 2023
Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Hof (THI)
Professor at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
Prof. Dr. Christoph Krauß (h_da)
Professor at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Victor MEGHEREA (Continental Engineering Services)
Cyber security tester at CES XTO VV (Continental Automotive Romania)
Dr. Manfred Vielberth (Continental Engineering Services)
Project Security & Privacy Manager at CES I IDH SWSEC (CES Automotive Germany)