Welcome to the CYRES Academy On-Demand Video CourseItem Definition (G3_5)”. In the context of ISO/SAE 21434 Road Vehicles - Cybersecurity Engineering, the item definition becomes one of the most important steps for the engineering activities of the concept phase. The Item definition is therefore considered as the technical starting point for the entire cybersecurity development.

This video course deals with the Item definition in detail. What is behind it and how is it filled with the right content?


After watching this video, you will be able to explain the purpose of the Item definition and know about the expected content of the Item definition.




Please note: This video is based on content from ISO/SAE 21434:2021 Road Vehicles - Cybersecurity Engineering.


This video contains five topics:

I. Intro to Item Definition
In the intro you will get to know what you will learn in this video course which will lead you to a better understanding of what Item definition is.

II. Importance of Item definition

Why is it important to know about the Item definition? The Item definition is the basis for cybersecurity throughout the concept phase, learn more in this video.

III. Cybersecurity Development Phases

In this part of the course, we will look together at the cybersecurity development phases including the concept phase, where the Item definition is located.

IV. Item Definition Inputs, Information and how standards define it.

Here we will go deeper into what Item definition is according to ISO/SAE 21434. What type of input and information does it require? And what is the difference between ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 26262?


V. Sum Up

Finally, here we will sum up what you have learned about Item definition


Course plan

All Videos
G3_5 II. Importance of Item definition
G3_5 III. Cybersecurity Development Phases
G3_5 IV. Item definition Inputs, Information and how standards define it.
G3_5 V. Sum Up