Cybersecurity
Security is highly relevant, as any possible attack on the wireless link, such as false data injection, spoofing, or jamming, could lead to disastrous consequences. In this research thrust, CCAT works to secure the CAV ecosystem by simultaneously considering cybersecurity threats posed to CAVs, physical transportation infrastructure, and cyberinfrastructure that support CAV operations. Our research aims to address challenges in securing software systems and their ML-based algorithms that control CAVs and their interaction with the infrastructure, taking into consideration that software on CAVs needs to remain secure throughout the lifetime of a vehicle. Our priority lies in fundamental research that focuses on preventing and mitigating attacks, rather than solely identifying weaknesses. Lastly, we leverage advanced communication technologies, particularly emerging 5G/Next-Generation (NextG) networking and computing capabilities, along with innovative artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms, to enhance cybersecurity in future automated transportation systems.
Research Focusing on Cybersecurity
| Addressing Safety and Security Challenges in ML-based AV Software Stack – Remote Operation Support and Balancing Trade-offs |
| Principal Investigator(s): Z. Morley Mao & Yiheng Feng Research Focus: Safety, Cybersecurity, Mobility |
| Balancing Safety, Cyber-Security, and Mobility: Quantifying the Impact of Sensor Redundancy in Connected and Automated Vehicles |
| Principal Investigator(s): Neda Masoud Research Focus: Safety, Cybersecurity |
| Cybersecurity of Connected and Automated Vehicles via Traffic Anomaly Detection |
| Principal Investigator(s): Raphael Stern Research Focus: Cybersecurity |
| Hardening the CAV Ecosystem to Reduce Cybersecurity Risks – Year One |
| Principal Investigator(s): Zhi-Li Zhang, Z. Morley Mao, & Yiheng Feng Research Focus: Safety, Cybersecurity |
| Hardening the Economical Acquisition of Intersection Data to Improve System Integrity |
| Principal Investigator(s): Samuel Labi Research Focus: Safety, Cybersecurity |
| Infusing Sustainability into Connected and Autonomous Vehicles |
| Principal Investigator(s): Krishnakumar Nedunuri, Ramanitharan Kandiah, Deng Cao, & Edison Perdomo Research Focus: Cybersecurity, Equity |
| Security Defense of Transportation Networks against Cyber Attacks: A Physics-Informed AI Approach |
| Principal Investigator: Sikai Chen, Sue Ahn, & David Noyce Research Focus: Cybersecurity |
