APIs in the Driver’s Seat: AI Agents and the Future of Automotive Cybersecurity
APIs in the Driver’s Seat: AI Agents and the Future of Automotive Cybersecurity
API Security at Scale: How Ford Defends a Billion+ Vehicle Transactions In this must-watch cybersecurity session, Ford Motor Company’s Dan O’Reilly and Upstream Security’s Jason Masker dive deep into the high-stakes world of API security in connected vehicles.
Discover how Ford monitors tens of billions of monthly API transactions and secures everything from infotainment systems to over-the-air updates while managing a growing attack surface powered by AI.
Topics Covered:
- Real-world API vulnerabilities in the auto industry
- Why traditional WAFs and rate limits are failing
- Building a VSOC (Vehicle Security Operations Center)
- How AI and ML are transforming detection and triage
- The battle of attacker AI vs. defender AI
- Lessons from API abuse, fake dealer attacks & remote vehicle takeover
Additional Resources
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Mind the Cyber Gap: Uncovering the latest trends in automotive & smart mobility cybersecurity – Upstream’s 2025 report
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Upstream’s 2025 Automotive & Smart Mobility Global Cybersecurity Report
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