Building Connections Across the Aviation Ecosystem
Brings together leaders from government, airlines, and research communities to discuss coordinating IT and OT defense across aviation.
Summary
Coordinating IT and OT Security Across Aviation
Protecting modern civil aviation requires securing an interconnected ecosystem comprising commercial airlines, international airports, air traffic control centers, and third-party supply chain vendors.
Government and Industry Collaboration
Panelists share perspectives from regulatory agencies, aircraft manufacturers, and airport operators on sharing real-time threat intelligence and harmonizing emergency response protocols.
Securing Aviation Supply Chains
Managing cyber risk across distributed aviation suppliers requires continuous oversight of software updates, ground service hardware, and operational technology assets deployed across airport facilities.
Engaging the Security Research Community
The panel highlights actionable avenues for independent cybersecurity researchers to engage constructively with aviation stakeholders to improve collective defense and preserve global aviation safety.
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