Professional SAE J2945 DSRC Security Standards Guide

Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) security standards for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication systems, providing comprehensive security services for intelligent transportation systems. Access comprehensive professional guidance for implementing industry-standard DSRC protocols with advanced security compliance and communication excellence.

Standard Overview

Publication Date

2016 (Latest: 2020)

Status

SAE Recommended Practice

Application

DSRC Security Services

Scope

V2V & V2I Communication Security

DSRC Technical Specifications

Frequency Band

5.9 GHz

Dedicated spectrum for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

Security Protocol

IEEE 1609.2

Security services for applications and management messages

Encryption

ECIES-P256

Elliptic Curve Integrated Encryption Scheme

Digital Signatures

ECDSA-P256

Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm

Certificate Management

SCMS

Security Credential Management System

Message Latency

< 100ms

Maximum end-to-end message delivery time

Security Features

Message Authentication

Digital signatures ensure message integrity and authenticity, preventing unauthorized message injection and tampering.

  • ECDSA-P256 digital signatures
  • Certificate-based authentication
  • Message integrity verification
  • Non-repudiation support

Privacy Protection

Pseudonymous certificates and privacy-preserving mechanisms protect vehicle and driver privacy while maintaining security.

  • Pseudonymous certificates
  • Certificate rotation
  • Location privacy protection
  • Anonymous authentication

Replay Attack Protection

Timestamp validation and sequence numbers prevent replay attacks and ensure message freshness.

  • Timestamp validation
  • Message sequence numbers
  • Freshness verification
  • Duplicate detection

Secure Key Exchange

Robust key management and distribution mechanisms ensure secure communication channel establishment.

  • ECIES encryption
  • Key derivation functions
  • Secure key distribution
  • Forward secrecy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAE J2945?

SAE J2945 is a series of standards that define security services for Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) applications, including vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication systems. This standard complements IEEE 1609.2 security protocols and follows FCC Part 95 regulations for optimal RF performance and security compliance.

What frequency band does SAE J2945 use?

SAE J2945 operates in the 5.9 GHz frequency band, specifically allocated for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and DSRC applications according to ITU-R M.1453 recommendations and ETSI EN 302 571 harmonized standards for vehicular communications.

How does SAE J2945 apply to motorcycle security?

SAE J2945 provides the security framework for advanced motorcycle communication systems, enabling secure vehicle-to-vehicle communication, infrastructure connectivity, and enhanced security protocols for smart key systems following ISO 21217 ITS station architecture and SAE J2735 message set dictionary standards.

What are the main security features of SAE J2945?

SAE J2945 includes message authentication, digital signatures, certificate management, secure key exchange protocols, and protection against replay attacks and message tampering per NIST SP 800-56A key agreement standards and FIPS 186-4 digital signature specifications.