autonomous driving

From ISO 26262 to Autonomous Driving: Safety Meets Cybersecurity

Webinar

Webinar

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, bringing new challenges in both functional safety and cybersecurity. As vehicles become more connected and autonomous, ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 is critical for managing risk and maintaining system integrity.

Join TÜV SÜD and CS Group for a practical session where we explore today’s key challenges, break down essential standards, and look at how safety and cybersecurity come together in the context of autonomous driving.


Webinar Details:

Date: August 20, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Duration: 60 minutes


Agenda:

Part 1: Introduction

Overview of the session and key topics

Part 2: Challenges in the Automotive Industry

Key risks and emerging pressures impacting OEMs and suppliers

Part 3: Functional Safety (ISO 26262) & Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) in a Nutshell

Core concepts and how these standards apply in practice

Part 4: Safety & Cybersecurity in Autonomous Driving Vehicles

Integration challenges and real-world considerations for advanced systems

Part 5: Expert Q&A

Addressing the most frequently asked QMSR questions

Part 6: Interactive live Q&A with attendees


About the speaker

omar chakrounOmar Chakroun

Senior Automotive Cybersecurity Expert at CS Canada 

Senior Automotive Cybersecurity Expert at CS Canada and a certified ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer, with over 10 years of experience securing electric and autonomous vehicle systems. He specializes in TARA, threat mitigation, CSMS/SUMS implementation under UN R155/R156, and ISO/SAE 21434 compliance.

He also brings strong expertise in automotive Functional Safety (ISO 26262), including safety analysis and review of key work products such as FSC and TSC.

Omar has delivered extensive cybersecurity training to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, covering CSMS implementation and product-level engineering, with a practical, real-world approach aligned to current regulatory requirements. 

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