The defined settings that close or protect debug, test and programming access on the chips and controllers of the item, and move devices into their production lifecycle state.
Design data Work product in the Vehicle cybersecurity and software update lifecycle
It ensures devices leave production with debug and test paths closed or protected, which removes some of the most direct ways of attacking a vehicle controller. Without it, development settings reach the field, an attacker with physical access can read firmware or keys, and field return analysis reopens devices without control.
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