ASRG - Automotive Security Research Group

14/10/2026

ASRG Founder, John Heldreth, joined the panel “The Next Generation of Automotive Cybersecurity” at the Auto-ISAC Summit on October 8.

Moderated by Faye Francy, Executive Director of Auto-ISAC, the conversation covered where vehicle security is heading and what the industry needs to do to keep pace as vehicles become more connected and software-defined.

John was joined by fellow panelists:

🔹 Victor Murray, Director of High Reliability Systems, Southwest Research Institute
🔹 David Pyun , Sr. Technical Specialist for Cybersecurity, Sumitomo Electric

Thank you to Auto-ISAC for bringing the community together, and to everyone who joined us in the room. Conversations like this are exactly what ASRG is about: researchers, OEMs, suppliers, and practitioners sharing openly to make vehicles safer for everyone.

25/08/2026

Haven't locked in your seat for yet? Now's the time - 3 stages, 25+ sessions, all from people who actually build and defend these systems. Free and virtual, wherever you are.

📅 Agenda: https://sos.asrg.io/
🎟️ Register Here: https://www.airmeet.com/e/8d350d20-0266-11f1-ace7-c7ef52349391

19/08/2026

🎥 🔐 Speaker Lineup:

Live exploit demos, AI, digital forensics, cryptography, supply chain security, and more, covering the topics shaping the future of vehicle cybersecurity.

Don't miss out, secure your seat today!
🔗 https://www.airmeet.com/e/8d350d20-0266-11f1-ace7-c7ef52349391

15/08/2026

Secure Our Streets (SOS) 2026 happening on 17 September! Save your spot! 🔐🚗

Now in its 5th year, SOS is the community-driven conference dedicated to advancing cybersecurity across automotive systems and the infrastructure behind them. It's a space for open, meaningful conversations on vehicle security and safety — built for everyone, from curious newcomers to seasoned professionals.
Whether you're building the technology, securing complex systems, shaping policy, or just passionate about the future of mobility, SOS 2026 is where you learn, connect, and contribute to a safer automotive ecosystem.

Heads up: sessions won't be recorded or available on-demand until 2027, so the best way to experience SOS is live. Real-time talks, speaker Q&A, and the networking that makes this community what it is.
🔗 Register now: https://www.airmeet.com/e/8d350d20-0266-11f1-ace7-c7ef52349391

27/05/2026

🚗🔐 Excited to announce the next edition of ASRG Prague: Vehicle (In)Securities – Part 5 in collaboration with 42 Prague Campus!

On 11 June 2026, we’ll be discussing the growing security challenges surrounding Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), AI-assisted development, and automotive network evasion techniques.

Together with Kashif Amanat and Naveenkumar Angappan, we’ll explore:
- How AI coding co-pilots can unintentionally introduce vulnerabilities into vehicle systems
- The real-world risks of insecure AI-generated automotive code
- Practical DevSecOps guardrails for safer SDV development
- Security evasion techniques targeting modern automotive networks

Looking forward to another great evening of automotive cybersecurity discussions, knowledge sharing, and community engagement in Prague.

Register Now!
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7464779797613801472/

27/05/2026

🚗🔐 Next ASRG Webinar!
Join John Heldreth - Automotive Security Research Group (ASRG) Founder) and Matthew Moser - Software Engineer at itemis EN) for a live webinar on solving the Risk Data Exchange Challenge.

Discover practical approaches for exchanging risk assessment data efficiently across internal teams, suppliers, customers, and external stakeholders while improving interoperability, traceability, and collaboration.

This session will cover scalable, standardized methods for integrating risk data across complex engineering, safety, cybersecurity, and compliance environments.

Register Now! https://www.linkedin.com/events/7465464113603829763

14/05/2026

🚗🔐 Join us June 1st at SAE International for the next ASRG-Detroit Meetup!

Hear from industry experts:
- Rex R. Struble of VxLabs on architecture-centric cybersecurity and TARA (Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment)
- Ronald Oliver of Real-Time Innovations (RTI) on securing DDS and real-time vehicle data systems

Whether you're in automotive, embedded systems, or cybersecurity, this meetup offers a deep dive into the technologies and strategies shaping the future of secure vehicles.

We hope to see you there!
https://tinyurl.com/yz2md6mc

04/05/2026

🚀 The New ASRG Portal is Now Live!

We’re excited to announce that the new ASRG Portal is officially live.

The portal brings together the last 10 years of knowledge, information, and data - now all in one centralized, easy-to-use platform.

This is an evolving project and continues to be a work in progress. We are actively adding new features, improvements, and updates every day to make your experience better.

We’d love your input! Please explore the portal and share your feedback so we can keep improving it.

Check it out today and be part of shaping its future!
https://portal.asrg.io/

25/04/2026

🚀 Excited to announce our next ASRG Stuttgart Meetup!

Join us on May 13th for a deep dive into
“AI for OSINT Threat Intelligence to Scale Defense in Cybersecurity” with Mirko Ross, CEO of asvin GmbH

This session will explore how AI-driven OSINT can strengthen cybersecurity at scale - highly relevant for critical infrastructure and the automotive industry.

📍 asvin GmbH - Eichwiesenring 1/1 3.OG 70567 Stuttgart
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM CEST

Looking forward to insightful discussions and great networking!

Rehister Now!

**ASRG Stuttgart Meetup** **AI for OSINT Threat Intelligence to Scale Defense in Cybersecurity** 📅 **Wednesday, 13 May 2026** 🕕 **6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CEST)** 📍 **asvin G

29/03/2026

Great turnout at the ASRG Detroit Meetup! A highly engaging session with insightful discussions and strong participation throughout.

You can watch C**t Correa’s in-depth overview of the fundamental network architecture shifts enabling software-defined vehicles (SDVs), along with the advanced cybersecurity approaches designed to protect the vehicles of the future, here: https://youtu.be/uIaFYu1sVW8

A big thank you to Arpan Rughani, the ASRG Detroit Team, and Intrepid Control Systems Team for organizing a great event.

Looking forward to the next one!