Omnex identifies several critical considerations for Functional Safety (ISO 26262), particularly as the automotive industry shifts toward Electric Vehicles (EV) and Autonomous Vehicles (AV). Core Strategic Considerations Integration with Other Standards: Functional Safety should not be treated as a silo. Omnex emphasizes integrating ISO 26262 with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) for software process capability and ISO 21434 for cybersecurity. SOTIF (Safety of the Intended Functionality): For advanced driver assistance (ADAS) and autonomous systems, considerations must extend to ISO 21448 (SOTIF) to address risks from functional insufficiencies or environmental conditions, even when no system fault occurs. Safety Life Cycle Management: Functional Safety is a whole-lifecycle commitment, from the initial concept and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) to production, operation, and eventual decommissioning.