Embedded Systems in a Volvo The first microprocessor chip was in a 1968 Volkswagen to control the fuel injection. After the turn of the century, this Volvo S80 used chips to control 17 functions.

An embedded "system" is hardware and software built into an automobile, robot, toy or myriad other devices (see embedded system). THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

An embedded system has the highest likelihood of being secure when everyone involved in designing it takes a methodical approach to reducing vulnerabilities. Here’s how they can do just that.