SAE J1747 Security Access Standards for Automotive Electronic Systems

Society of Automotive Engineers standard defining security access protocols for automotive electronic systems, including motorcycle key programming, diagnostic security procedures, and immobilizer authentication methods for comprehensive system protection.

Standard Overview

Publication Date

2019 (Latest Revision)

Status

SAE Standard

Application

Security Access Protocols

Scope

Electronic System Security

Security Access Requirements

Seed-Key Authentication

Challenge-Response Protocol

Cryptographic authentication using seed-key algorithms

  • Random seed generation by ECU
  • Key calculation using proprietary algorithms
  • Time-limited authentication sessions

Access Level Controls

Multi-Level Security

Hierarchical access control for different operations

  • Level 1: Basic diagnostic access
  • Level 2: Programming and calibration
  • Level 3: Security and immobilizer functions

Time-Based Security

Session Management

Time-limited security sessions and token management

  • Session timeout mechanisms
  • Rolling security tokens
  • Time-synchronized authentication

Motorcycle Key Programming

Immobilizer Security

Specific protocols for motorcycle key and immobilizer systems

  • Key authentication procedures
  • Immobilizer programming security
  • Anti-theft system integration

Anti-Tampering Measures

Security Breach Detection

Protection against unauthorized access attempts

  • Intrusion detection mechanisms
  • Failed attempt logging
  • Security lockout procedures

Secure Communication

Encrypted Data Transfer

Secure communication protocols for diagnostic operations

  • Encrypted diagnostic messages
  • Secure channel establishment
  • Message integrity verification

Implementation Features

Authentication Protocols

Comprehensive authentication protocols and security procedures for SAE J1747 compliance.

  • Cryptographic seed-key algorithm implementation
  • Multi-factor authentication procedures
  • Secure session establishment protocols
  • Time-based token generation and validation
  • Access level verification and control
  • Security breach detection and response

Diagnostic Security

Security implementation for diagnostic and programming operations.

  • Secure diagnostic session management
  • Programming operation authentication
  • Calibration data protection protocols
  • Service mode security procedures
  • Manufacturer-specific security extensions
  • Compliance verification and testing

Implementation Guidelines

Best practices for implementing SAE J1747 security access standards.

  • Security architecture design principles
  • Cryptographic algorithm selection
  • Key management and storage security
  • Security testing and validation procedures
  • Vulnerability assessment methodologies
  • Security maintenance and updates