Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS): Basics & Real-World Applications for Vehicle Diagnostics (Video course)
This course covers the essential basics of Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS), the versatile central tool for communicating with electronic control units (ECUs) in modern vehicles.
You will learn about the different fields of application and the technological mechanisms of UDS communication in order to understand how UDS contributes not only to diagnostics, but also to the security of vehicle networks.
You will learn about the different fields of application and the technological mechanisms of UDS communication in order to understand how UDS contributes not only to diagnostics, but also to the security of vehicle networks.
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BreachLabz (Munich, DE)
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WHY THIS VIDEO COURSE IS IMPORTANT
Learn why Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) expertise is essential for secure in-vehicle communication
This course teaches the basics of Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) in vehicle communication. Understanding UDS as the standard for automotive diagnostic processes and ECU addressing is critical to solving compatibility issues, optimising diagnostics and minimising safety/security risks around the vehicle in a holistic way. It is important to understand both the theory and practical application of UDS.
Therefore, this video course offers:
- A clear overview of UDS and its practical application: You will learn the basics, how UDS is structured and what role it plays in modern vehicles.
- Get to know UDS diagnostic messages in more detail: Learn about the areas of application, how it works and the structure of the UDS protocol as an important communication method in the vehicle.
- Efficient fault diagnosis using Negative Response Codes (NRCs): This course teaches you how to analyse UDS messages and pinpoint faults, including a practical example.
Without a sound knowledge of UDS, compatibility and communication exchange problems can arise, leading to costly delays in vehicle development. In addition, poor implementation of UDS security services increases the risk of cyber-attacks on ECUs. Therefore, it is recommended that automotive professionals across a range of functions and responsibilities have a sound knowledge of UDS to ensure its reliable operation.
Introduction to Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS): Basics & Real-World Applications video course content
Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) Basics
Get to know the basics of UDS as a central communication protocol in modern vehicle networks: application areas, typical use cases and possible functions in relation to electronic control units.
Overview of key diagnostic services and security features
This section provides an overview of how UDS services are used in diagnostic scenarios. You will learn about key UDS services such as ECU Reset ('0x11'), SecuredDataTransmission ('0x84') or RequestDownload ('0x34').
UDSonCAN and DoIP: Comparison of Communication Methods
This section shows the differences between CAN-based UDS (UDSonCAN) and Diagnostics over IP (DoIP). You will learn in which scenarios the respective methods are used and what advantages they offer.
Negative Response Codes (NRCs): identifying and correcting errors (+ example)
Learn how to identify and interpret errors using negative response codes (e.g. 'serviceNotSupported'). You will also learn about the structure of NRC messages.
UDS Message Structure and Addressing Schemes
After a brief introduction to the difference between functional and physical addressing, you will learn how UDS messages are structured, including frame formats and addressing schemes. You will learn about communication flows from server to client and vice versa.
Decoding Diagnostic Sessions and UDS Messages
The course also provides a practical insight into decoding UDS message streams in a diagnostic session, including analysing positive and negative responses.
For Diagnostic Technicians and Test Managers
Diagnostic technicians and test managers responsible for troubleshooting, vehicle maintenance and vulnerability detection will benefit from this course's detailed insight into UDS and the mechanisms and capabilities of the protocol. You will learn how to use UDS services to analyse fault codes, initiate diagnostic sessions and correctly implement security measures such as security access..
Diagnostic technicians and test managers responsible for troubleshooting, vehicle maintenance and vulnerability detection will benefit from this course's detailed insight into UDS and the mechanisms and capabilities of the protocol. You will learn how to use UDS services to analyse fault codes, initiate diagnostic sessions and correctly implement security measures such as security access..
For ECU Developers and Cybersecurity Professionals
Vehicle developers working on ECU integration and implementation and those responsible for security in ECUs will gain practical knowledge of message structure, prioritisation and communication according to the UDS standard. This will enable smooth integration of UDS into ECUs and modern vehicle architectures.
Who is the target audience of this video course?
This course is ideal for automotive engineers, diagnostic technicians, test managers and cybersecurity specialists who want to gain a solid understanding of Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS).
You will learn how UDS messages are structured, how to analyse fault codes and the role of the feature-rich UDS protocol in modern vehicle operations.
The practical content not only provides in-depth theoretical knowledge, but is also designed to enable direct application in day-to-day work. You will learn how practical application scenarios in the use of UDS and diagnostic processes are directly linked to safety far beyond the diagnostic process.
You will learn how UDS messages are structured, how to analyse fault codes and the role of the feature-rich UDS protocol in modern vehicle operations.
The practical content not only provides in-depth theoretical knowledge, but is also designed to enable direct application in day-to-day work. You will learn how practical application scenarios in the use of UDS and diagnostic processes are directly linked to safety far beyond the diagnostic process.
Provided by BreachLabz, experts in vehicle pentesting
This video training is a partner offering from BreachLabz, a team of renowned experts in vehicle penetration testing and cybersecurity engineering in vehicle development.
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the BreachLabz team combines technical expertise in identifying vulnerabilities in vehicle systems and components with experience in developing vehicles that meet ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155/CSMS cybersecurity requirements.
With their extensive practical experience, the BreachLabz training content offers a combination of detailed theory and practical guidance for assessing cybersecurity risks.
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the BreachLabz team combines technical expertise in identifying vulnerabilities in vehicle systems and components with experience in developing vehicles that meet ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155/CSMS cybersecurity requirements.
With their extensive practical experience, the BreachLabz training content offers a combination of detailed theory and practical guidance for assessing cybersecurity risks.
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