Subhadip Ghosh of Ford Motor Company

Since its birth, the modern vehicle has undergone a profound transformation from a mechanical machine into a sophisticated, rolling network of computers. This evolution has enabled unprecedented advancements in performance, fuel economy, safety, comfort and convenience. At Industry 4.0, while automotive industry is going through a revolutionary trans formation to integrate with a smart society ecosystem, this has opened a new and critical battleground for cybersecurity. This talk charts the entire journey of automotive cybersecurity, "connecting the dots" from its nascent stages to the complex challenges of today and the cyber-physical frontiers of tomorrow.

We will begin by revisiting the early days of isolated electronic control units (ECUs) and explore the pivotal moments that forced the industry to prioritize security. We will then dive deep into the current landscape, defined by the rise of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV), the complexities of V2X communication, and the regulatory mandates of ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155. Drawing from over 17 years on the front lines of automotive product development, I will share real-world examples of implementing Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA) and secure-by-design principles in automotive ECUs. We will also discuss interoperability of security with ISO 14229, ISO 26262 , and ISO 21434 . Finally, we will look to the horizon, exploring the future of mobility where the challenges include securing AI-driven perception, defending against quantum computing threats, and building resilient cyber-physical systems for a world of connected and automated vehicle.

Biography:

Dr. Subhadip Ghosh is a seasoned industry professional with 17 years of expertise in automotive systems, mobility, and cybersecurity. Currently, as a Product Security Architect at Ford Motor Company, he drives the architecture of next-generation secure solutions by integrating security-by-design principles into automotive components. He is also responsible for mentoring a team of engineers and fostering in-house ADAS security innovations.

With a career spanning vehicle security, ADAS, EVs, and cyber-physical security, Dr. Ghosh has held diverse roles as a developer, engineer, leader, and innovator, bridging the gap between research and product development. His expertise extends across SOTIF, SOA, AV/teleoperation, AI/ML, and embedded security, leading cross-functional teams and delivering safe and secure automotive products.
Beyond industry contributions, Dr. Ghosh is actively engaged in academic research and innovation. As a principal investigator in Ford’s collaboration with the University of Michigan, he contributed to AI-driven risk assessment for camera perception systems, resulting in a Ford patent, and devised a cyber-physical security framework for teleoperated last-mile delivery vehicles.

Holding a Doctorate in Automotive Systems and Mobility from University of Michigan-Dearborn, along with an MS in Electric-Drive Vehicle Engineering and a BS in Computer Science and Engineering, Dr. Ghosh is also an IEEE chapter officer, author, and reviewer, contributing to advancements in Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT).