Bringing Cybersecurity to the Forefront: Thoughts from the DEF CON 30 Aerospace Village
Jeff Zacuto, Director of Product Marketing, Commercial Aviation, at Shift5, shares a few important takeaways from DEF CON 30 about the state of cybersecurity in the aerospace industry and how space now plays a larger role in our overall critical infrastructure protection.
Russia Raises the Stakes for Our Critical Infrastructure
The invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions imposed by the West on Russia has raised international tensions to levels not seen in a generation. And although the specter of escalation into a full-scale conventional war looms large, intelligence sources say retaliation will more likely come from state-sponsored cyberattacks on our critical infrastructure.
The Cyber Attacks that Impact our Daily Lives
When most people think of cybersecurity or cyber attacks, they typically think of malicious activity targeting sensitive IT (information technology) assets. These assets often contain highly-valuable data that can be stolen, sold, or held for ransom by a motivated adversary.
Data to Drive Smarter Aircraft
Recently, the New York Times reported that Newer Planes Are Providing Airlines a Trove of Useful Data, enabling them with smarter and safer fleets. With this new generation of aircraft comes more advanced data collection technology to empower business decisions in regards to fuel efficiency, safety, and predictive maintenance.