Hyperloop is among the most prominent future transportation systems. It involves novel technologies to allow traveling at a maximum speed of 1220km/h while guaranteeing sustainability. Due to the system's performance requirements and the critical infrastructure it represents, its safety and security must be carefully considered. In transportation systems, cyberattacks could lead to safety issues with catastrophic consequences for the population and the surrounding environment. To this day, no research investigated the cybersecurity issues of the Hyperloop technology. In this paper, we provide the first analysis of the cybersecurity challenges of the interconnections between the different components of the Hyperloop ecosystem. We base our analysis on the currently available Hyperloop implementations, distilling those features that will likely be present in its final design. Moreover, we investigate possible infrastructure management approaches and their security concerns. Finally, we discuss countermeasures and future directions for the security of the Hyperloop design.

翻译：超级高铁是未来最突出的交通系统之一。它采用新颖技术，可在保证可持续性的同时实现最高时速1220公里。由于该系统的性能要求及其代表的关键基础设施性质，其安全性与安保必须得到慎重考量。在交通系统中，网络攻击可能引发安全事件，对人口及周围环境造成灾难性后果。迄今为止，尚未有研究探讨超级高铁技术的网络安全问题。本文首次分析了超级高铁生态系统各组件互联所面临的网络安全挑战。我们基于现有超级高铁实施方案，提炼了最终设计中可能保留的特征。此外，我们研究了潜在的基础设施管理方式及其安全关切。最后，我们讨论了超级高铁设计安全性的应对措施与未来方向。