RunSafe CEO on Proposed Ban on Vehicle Software Originating within China or Russia

October 02, 2024
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The Biden Administration has proposed two rules that would ban new vehicle software originating within China or Russia as well as imports and sales of vehicles with automated driving hardware created in China or Russia.

RunSafe Founder & CEO Joseph M. Saunders discusses the implications of the proposed bans in Security Today and how vehicle manufacturers can verify the integrity of their software supply chain.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Biden Administration is planning to restrict Chinese and Russian software/hardware in new cars sold in the US, citing national security concerns.
  • The bans would take effect in 2027 for software and 2030 for hardware.
  • U.S. vehicle manufacturers to know the pedigree of its software supply chain is to use Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs).

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