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| Source |  AlienVault Blog |
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| Identifiant | 1890544 |
| Date de publication | 2020-08-31 11:00:00 (vue: 2020-08-31 12:05:37) |
| Titre | Aviation cybersecurity: Hurdles of staying secure on the ground and at 36,000 feet |
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This blog was written by an independent guest blogger.
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Digitization has made its way into every industry. With this shift comes many benefits as well as the risk of a cyber attack. This is especially true in aviation. No matter how securely companies can build networks to ward off cyber attacks, the risk is never absent.
With planes operating thousands of feet off the ground — often full of commercial passengers — a digital attack can potentially cost lives as well as millions in damages. To mitigate these risks, aviation companies operate strict cybersecurity processes.
Even still, there are hurdles to cybersecurity both on the ground and in the air that airlines are working to address as the future slips into increasingly digital territory. Here, we’ll explore these threats and the means with which progress is being made in aviation cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Hurdles on the Ground
The safety of any flight starts on the ground. While an airplane sits on the tarmac of an airport, data and digital processes are at-risk within the terminal.
One of the primary methods that cybercriminals may go about an attack on an airline is through the use of ransomware. Ransomware works by holding a computer system hostage until a ransom is paid to the criminal. It is a frequent method of attack on large organizations, comprising the biggest threat to security in the modern world.
In the case of Albany County Airport in New York, a cybercriminal seized airport information through encrypting files on the maintenance server until a ransom was paid. While this particular instance reportedly did not result in stolen traveler data, it demonstrated how at-risk airport information is.
With travelers utilizing wireless devices all the time — along with the connected tech on the plane — ransomware and other malware attacks are more than just a financial concern.
Cybersecurity Hurdles in the Air
In the air, planes are at risk of cyberattacks through a variety of channels. Connected devices and smart tools utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) give access points for potential criminals. Drone use and hacking impact safety. Additionally, the means with which airplanes are managed and tracked leave them open to interference.
Wireless Devices and IoT
The Internet of Things is what allows for smart devices to communicate with a broader network for data tracking and digital access. Everything from in-flight entertainment systems to devices that track needed repairs and fuel efficiency operates within an IoT network. At every access point, data and operations are at risk for hacker interference and attack, potentially creating safety issues on-flight in addition to the financial damages that can occur from stolen data.
Drone Use
Drones present a risk to aviation cybersecurity in a variety of ways. With the ability of a drone to spy on procedures and systems through the same IoT in-flight systems as well as with cameras, the use of drones presents a rising threat to aviation cybersecurity.
Since their remote-controlled, network-based structures leave them open to attack, aircraft have to take the risk of drones exc |
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