Federal Perspective on Aerospace Cybersecurity
FAA Chief Information Security Officer Larry Grossman shares federal perspectives on securing IT and operational systems across national civil aviation.
Summary
The Evolving Threat Landscape in Civil Aviation
Modern air transportation integrates complex digital systems—from air traffic management backbones to onboard passenger connectivity—expanding the federal cyber attack surface.
FAA Cybersecurity Strategy and Oversight
Larry Grossman and Steve Luczynski discuss how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) structures cybersecurity defense and regulatory oversight across commercial airspace.
Balancing System Modernization with Legacy Resiliency
Grossman reviews the challenges of securing decades-old avionics protocols while simultaneously deploying cloud-based NextGen flight tracking infrastructure.
Strengthening Public-Private Aviation Collaboration
The speakers emphasize collaborative initiatives between government regulators, airline operators, and independent researchers to harden aviation systems.
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