Autonomous vehicles hold much promise, but only if we get cyber security right

Christian Compton is principal cyber security consultant at Atkins.

For many of us, car buying has become increasingly complicated. Gone are the days of choosing a vehicle based on the likelihood it will get us from A to B. Now, having easy access to the latest technology is often at the top of our shopping list.

Our cars can automatically control our speed and alert us if we suddenly stray from our lane. Some will even help us manoeuvre into tight parking spots. In fact, it won’t be long before the car is doing all the driving. And that could make our...

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