The Sustainability of Safety, Security, and Privacy

Explore the critical issues surrounding long-term software support for connected vehicles and medical devices in this 44-minute conference talk from the 36C3 event. Delve into the challenges of maintaining safety, security, and privacy for extended periods, as mandated by new EU regulations. Examine the tensions between sustainable software practices and existing business models, and discover the implications of the EU Directive 2019/771 on consumer rights for software updates. Learn about the background research, including a 2016 European Commission study, and consider the future effects on various industries. Investigate the concept of "reasonable design lifetime" for products with digital elements and understand the grand challenge this poses for computer scientists. Gain insights into potential new directions for macro-scale sustainable security and the right to repair movement.