Hidden Risks of Unmonitored GPUs in Intelligent Transportation Systems

TL;DR

This paper discusses the security and safety risks posed by unmonitored GPUs in intelligent transportation systems, emphasizing the need for better oversight to prevent performance degradation and potential misuse.

Contribution

It identifies GPU misuse as a critical security blind spot in ITS and highlights the importance of monitoring to ensure safety and performance.

Findings

Unmanaged GPU workloads degrade real-time performance

GPU misuse can lead to safety vulnerabilities

Monitoring is essential for secure ITS operation

Abstract

Graphics processing units (GPUs) power many intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and automated driving applications, but remain largely unmonitored for safety and security. This article highlights GPU misuse as a critical blind spot, showing how unmanaged GPU workloads silently degrade real-time performance, demonstrating the need for stronger security measures in ITS.