The automotive industry has undergone major changes in recent years, primarily due to the increasing digitalization and networking of vehicles. A significant trend in this development is the concept of the SDV – a vehicle that is largely controlled and defined by software. Traditionally, cars were primarily mechanical machines, with hardware components such as engines, brakes and chassis taking center stage. Today, however, software and networking with the environment is a central component of the vehicle: In an SDV, many vehicle functions – from controlling the infotainment system to safety-critical applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) – are…