Industry Expert Blogs

Over-the-air (OTA) programming refers to the ability to download applications, services, and configurations over a mobile or cellular network. Over-the-air (OTA) programming is used to automatically update firmware, software, and even encryption keys. Specific OTA categories include:

• Software over-the-air (SOTA)
• Firmware-over-the-air (FOTA)
• Over-the-air service provisioning (OTASP)
• Over-the-air provisioning (OTAP)
• Over-the-air parameter administration (OTAPA)

Here are some other subtopics we will cover in this article:

• How do OTA updates work?
• How do connected cars get updates?
• Why would my car need a software OTA update?
• How to address over-the-air automotive security challenges?
• What company makes the security technology for OTA updates?
• Additional resources around OTA updates