Knowledge Base

The Knowledge Base provides technical reference material supporting my talks and workshops. Articles are designed for continued learning after events.

Topics

CAN Bus

Fundamentals of Controller Area Network protocol, frame structure, and behavior.

• Frame Structure — Understanding CAN frame layout and fields
• Arbitration — How CAN handles bus access and priority

Automotive Security

Coming soon — Security considerations for vehicle architectures and protocols.

Vehicle Architecture

Coming soon — Overview of modern vehicle network architectures.

Tooling

Coming soon — Tools and techniques for CAN analysis and security research.

Workshop Foundations

Coming soon — Prerequisite knowledge for workshop participants.

Structure

Each article follows a consistent structure:

1. Overview — What this topic covers and why it matters
2. Prerequisites — What you should know before reading
3. Concept Breakdown — Core concepts explained
4. Step-by-Step Logic — How things work in practice
5. Common Mistakes — What people get wrong
6. Practical Implications — Real-world applications
7. References — Sources and further reading
8. Used In — Which talks/workshops reference this material

Contribution

The Knowledge Base is curated content based on my professional experience. If you find errors or have suggestions, please contact me.

Licensing

All Knowledge Base content is © Thomas Fischer / TFItConsult unless otherwise noted. Content may be referenced but not reproduced without permission.