Tech Talks Cybersecurity is the Most Challenging Obstacle: The SDV Race Between Safety and Speed.
Nov 26, 2025
In this discussion, Thomas Cardon, Director of EMEA automotive sales at QNX, reveals the complexities of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) landscape. He highlights cybersecurity as a major hurdle, with 55% of developers facing delays. Thomas explains the impact of AI on speeding up development cycles while addressing the challenges posed by costs and regulations for autonomous vehicles. He contrasts regional approaches to regulation and discusses how SDV may shift consumer perceptions of car ownership and OEM value.
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Cybersecurity Tops SDV Obstacles
- Engineers report cybersecurity and vulnerabilities as top barriers to SDV rollouts, signaling major industry friction.
- Cybersecurity concerns are delaying development timelines and shaping OEM priorities today.
Everyday Remote Car Use Example
- Thomas Cardon describes his mother's hybrid Range Rover being started remotely from her phone before a trip.
- That example shows how everyday drivers already use remote software features in modern cars.
Autonomy Exists, But Is Limited
- Autonomous vehicles exist today but are limited by cost and regulation for broad public use.
- OEMs can deploy autonomy commercially on private roads, but mass adoption remains years away.