can-newsletter.org - System design

CAN Newsletter magazine

CANopen FD multi-level security demonstrator

2019-03-13 Many CAN-based networks open multiple attack vectors for hackers, especially after they have gained access to the system either remotely through a gateway or even physically.

Cyber security

MQTT to CAN gateways are not affected

2019-01-22 Trend Micro Research reported security vulnerabilities in respect to MQTT and CoAP. Providers of CAN/MQTT gateways answered to us that their products are not affected.

CES 2019

Protecting connected and automated vehicles

2019-01-10 Argus, Elektrobit, and NXP present jointly a security solution to protect fleets against cyber attacks at booth 6106 in the North Hall.

Security column

Updates and outlook on securing CAN

2018-11-22 Over the past years, Olaf Pfeiffer and Christian Keydel from Embedded Systems Academy (Emsa) have published several security-related CAN articles in the CAN Newsletter magazine. It’s now time for an up-to-date summary, review, and outlook.

Isobus plugfest

With separate TIM testing

2018-10-10 In September, the nonprofit AEF association organized its Isobus Fall Plugfest. It was the first time, that the TIM (Tractor Implement Management) plugfest took place at the same location.

CANopen design tool

Configuring SRDOs

2018-08-20 Emtas (Germany) offers for its Device-Explorer configuration tool a plug-in, which allows configuring SRDOs (safety-related data objects).

Software tool

Configures servo drives

2018-07-12 Advanced Motion Controls announced the release of the Driveware 7.4.2 software for commissioning, troubleshooting, and integrating the company’s Digiflex Performance servo drives. CANopen (CiA 402) is supported.