PAST Contributors
CRAIG SMITH
@OPENGARAGES
Craig Smith (Agent Craig) is the author of the Car Hackers Handbook and a founding member of the Car Hacking Village. Craig works with law makers to find the right balance between Right-to-Repair and OEM Cyber Security and Safety.
KIRSTEN SIRECI RENNER
@KRENNER
Kirsten is the Talent Engagement Lead at Accenture Federal Services. Starting her career as an application developer turned help desk manager, she has spent the last decade exclusively recruiting in the infosec space, primarily in research and development.
She is known in the community mostly for her volunteer efforts in villages, providing interview coaching and resume critiquing, and also for her role in the Car Hacking Village as a co-founder - helping it expand its reach globally, one badge-line at a time.
WILL CARUANA
@WILLCARUANA
Will Caruana is the epidemy of class, distinction, and destruction. Born Garv Haltazar of the planet Strrrifniqomista in the Belzo Quadrant, Will C. or more familiarly Uncle Will has blessed the CHV with his willingness to combine electricity and fun while at the same time disregarding safety. While likely due to his metallic skeletal structure, Garv (Will) does not fear death as his planet exploded due to an unfortunate “experiment” of which Will no longer claims responsibility. He remains free from inter-space rangers as long as he stays outside of the Belzo Quadrant’s jurisdiction.
Robert & Kirsten's enthusiasm and mindful approach toward discovering security related concerns within automobiles, for the good of the industry and the safety of the public, is contagious.
The primary goal of the Car Hacking Village is to build a community around discovering weaknesses and exposing vulnerabilities that could significantly impact the safety and security of all drivers and passengers on the road today. Educating security researchers on the functionality of vehicle systems coupled with providing them with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working side by side with experts in this field is a plus for the attendees. Leveraging the vast amount of experience the security research community brings to the Village may increase the safety and security of vehicles on the road today and for generations to come.
Breaches of automotive systems have been in the forefront of the global media for more than a year. Wired and wireless exploitation of vehicle systems has become a critical safety concern for the automotive industry, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Congress, the Department of Homeland Security, and consumers.
Car Hacking Village plays an important role for researchers interested in the safety and security of the more than one billion vehicles on the road worldwide. In 2015, over 16.5 million vehicles were sold in the United States. On average, motor vehicles are driven over 15,000 miles annually and consumers spend upwards of 730 hours per year in their cars.