SRES SafeStack | November 2025
SRES SafeStack is a monthly newsletter from SecuRESafe (SRES) featuring insights on functional safety, cybersecurity, autonomy, and AI across mobility and robotics—plus technical blogs, training opportunities, and SRES news.
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The Future of Safe, Secure Mobility: Insights from MOVE America 2025 and Auto-ISAC 2025
In September, SRES joined two important conversations shaping the future of transportation — MOVE America 2025 in Detroit and Auto ISAC 2025 in Washington, D.C.
From autonomy and entrepreneurship to cybersecurity and data trust, both events underscored a single truth: the future of mobility depends as much on collaboration and responsibility as it does on innovation.
🚘 MOVE America 2025: Three Voices Shaping the Future of Mobility
At MOVE America, three speakers in particular left a lasting impression — each offering a distinct lens on autonomy, entrepreneurship, and disruption.
Jeremy Bird (EVP of Driver Experience, Lyft): From Fleets to Freelancers
Jeremy Bird painted a compelling roadmap for the evolution of robotaxis. In his view, the journey begins with large companies and investment firms deploying expansive autonomous fleets — a model that mirrors today’s rideshare infrastructure. But the real transformation, he argued, will come when ownership decentralizes.
Bird envisions a future where individuals operate small fleets of robotaxis, akin to black car services. This entrepreneurial shift could democratize access to autonomous mobility and create new income streams for everyday drivers. His most provocative idea? That new vehicles will soon be sold “Lyft ready” — equipped with autonomy and seamless app integration, allowing owners to moonlight their cars as part-time robotaxis. Much like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, autonomy could become a baked-in feature of consumer vehicles.
When asked how vehicles would be returned to their owners after use, Bird emphasized the importance of a fleet service like Flexdrive — a Lyft-owned company — which would handle cleaning, refueling, and prepping the vehicle before it’s returned. This ensures a seamless experience for owners while maintaining high standards for passengers.
This isn’t just a tech upgrade — it’s a cultural shift in how we think about vehicle ownership, employment, and urban mobility.
Tobias Glitterstam (SVP, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, International Motors): Why Autonomy Starts in the U.S.
Tobias Glitterstam offered a strategic perspective grounded in geography and policy. His company’s “US First” autonomy rollout reflects a calculated decision: the southern U.S. offers favorable weather conditions for autonomous systems, and regulatory pathways here are more navigable than in Europe.
Glitterstam described a literal line drawn across the map — south of which climate stability supports consistent autonomous performance. Combine that with state-level flexibility and innovation-friendly legislation, and the U.S. becomes the ideal launchpad for autonomous trucking.
His remarks remind us that autonomy isn’t just about sensors and software — it’s about ecosystems. Climate, policy, and infrastructure all play pivotal roles in shaping deployment strategies.
Tim Draper (Founding Partner, Draper Associates): Wake-Up Call from a VC Maverick
Tim Draper didn’t ease into his talk — he launched it. “WAKE UP DETROIT,” he shouted into the mic, jolting the room with a challenge. Draper, an early investor in Tesla, SpaceX, Baidu, and Skype, urged the automotive industry to stop playing catch-up with Tesla and instead leapfrog into the future.
His vision? Flying cars.
Draper’s message was less about specific technologies and more about mindset. He called on legacy automakers to embrace radical innovation, not incremental upgrades. In his view, relevance in the next decade will hinge on bold bets — not just better EVs, but entirely new modes of mobility.
It was a provocative end to a day filled with nuance, strategy, and grounded optimism. Draper’s rallying cry reminded us that the future isn’t waiting — it’s accelerating.
Final Thoughts
Move America 2025 wasn’t just a conference — it was a convergence of visionaries, strategists, and disruptors. From Jeremy Bird’s moonlighting robotaxis to Tobias Glitterstam’s climate-informed rollout strategy, and Tim Draper’s unapologetic call for flying cars, the message was clear: mobility is being redefined.
As a team deeply invested in automotive safety and ethical AI, we left energized — not just by the tech, but by the human ingenuity driving it forward.
🔐 Securing What Moves Us: Auto ISAC 2025
The 2025 Auto-ISAC (Information Sharing & Analysis Center) summit in Washington, D.C. brought together global leaders across the automotive and cybersecurity industries to share insights, strengthen collaboration, and shape the next decade of secure mobility.
As the industry continues its transformation toward software-defined vehicles, vehicle connectivity, and AI-driven services, cybersecurity remains at the center of innovation. The summit served as a powerful reminder that protecting modern vehicles requires not only advanced technologies, but also trust, transparency, and collaboration.
Key Takeaways:
1. Collaboration Drives Resilience
The primary theme of the Summit was collaboration. Industry leaders face common threats from the same actors, and shared defense is essential. Several OEMs — including Toyota, GM, Stellantis, Honda, and Ford — announced plans to adopt a unified Risk Management System (BlueVoyant) to manage supplier cybersecurity assessments, continuous monitoring, and remediation support.
2. Securing Data
The automotive industry is adopting Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing, parts R&D, and vehicle connectivity. However, this also expands the attack surface.
Sessions like “How Emerging Technology Accelerates Automotive Security” emphasized that securing AI begins with securing the data that powers it. One proposed approach — the concept of a data enclave — creates a secure environment where teams can analyze sensitive data without exposing it to external risk.
3. Holistic cybersecurity
Cybersecurity can no longer operate in silos. The next generation of automotive cybersecurity depends on alignment across product security, IT security, OT security, and supply chain security.
Auto-ISAC emphasized the importance of embedding cybersecurity activities during every development stage; following a secure-by-design approach.
The Road Ahead
Together, these events revealed a clear throughline: building the future of mobility requires not just new technologies, but shared standards, secure foundations, and a culture of responsibility. Innovation and responsibility must move in tandem. As the industry accelerates toward smarter, more connected systems, SRES is proud to play our part in keeping safety, security, and trust in the driver’s seat.
🤖 AI Safety Week at SRES (November 10–14)
This November, SRES is hosting a dedicated week of AI Safety training to help teams navigate the new era of safety-critical AI in automotive. From Responsible AI practices to hands-on safety methods, these sessions equip professionals to meet emerging standards and regulations like ISO/IEC 42001, the EU AI Act, and ISO/PAS 8800.
ISO/IEC 42001 & EU AI Act: Responsible AI Training 📍 November 10–11 – A two-day course introducing Responsible AI frameworks and risk management for safe, ethical AI development. Now with automotive specific examples. [Register now]
AI-Safety Professional (AISP) Training – SGS-TÜV Saar 📍 November 12–14 – A three-day course (with optional exam) covering AI safety assurance methods and how to apply them in real-world automotive projects. [Register now]
Additional SRES Training
Sharpen your expertise with one of our upcoming virtual training sessions. Led by SRES experts who’ve delivered 100+ sessions for over 4,000 engineers at top automotive, mobility, and technology companies.
ISO 26262, Functional Safety Training 📍December 8-11 – Gain a complete understanding of the ISO 26262:2018 standard and its practical application across the full safety lifecycle. This four-day live course, led by SRES automotive safety experts, combines real-world examples, exercises, and discussion to help teams build confidence in developing and assessing safety-critical systems.
An optional Automotive Functional Safety Professional (AFSP) certificate exam, accredited by SGS-TÜV Saar, is available following the course. [Register Now]
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🧠 New Technical Blogs
ISO/SAE 21434: Why Implement TARA for ADS Systems?
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist are reshaping automotive safety. This post explores why implementing TARA under ISO/SAE 21434 is critical for identifying cybersecurity risks early — before they reach the road. 👉 [Read more]
Public, Private, or Customized: Choosing the Right Training Format for Your Team
Learn how to choose between public, private, and customized training formats — and how each can help teams build stronger, more consistent expertise in automotive safety and cybersecurity standards. 👉 [Read more]
Thank you for reading this edition of SafeStack. If you attended either conference or have thoughts on the future of secure, responsible mobility, we’d love to hear your perspective — share your questions or insights in the comment section.
