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Detroit Welcomes The Automotive Cyber Security SummitNEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The debut Automotive Cyber Security Summit will take place this March 30-April 1 in Detroit. The summit will bring together CTOs, CSOs, Engineers and IT professionals from GM, KIA, Nissan, Bosch, Qualcomm and more for three days of case studies, workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions. The summit will explore the types of security threats and hacking risks currently facing the automotive industry, especially as it relates to the use of wireless communication in vehicles and the analysis of the cyber security lifecycle. In addition, the summit will feature a live-hacking demonstration that will show the real implications of insufficient network security. Exclusive Sessions Include:
Cyber security is a rising concern within the auto industry as 20 million connected cars are forecasted to ship with software-based security by 2020. With thousands of mini computers operating in conjunction, most of the essential functions within a connected vehicle are susceptible to cyber attacks from hackers. Due to this issue, IQPC is hosting this summit to bring together industry experts under one roof to discuss the solutions to these rising cyber security challenges. To learn more about the topics, sessions and speakers, please visit http://bit.ly/1vpkKEo or email [email protected]. IQPC provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape. Contact Information Speaker Opportunities Sponsor Opportunities CONTACT To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/detroit-welcomes-the-automotive-cyber-security-summit-300031527.html SOURCE IQPC 
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