AVIATION CYBERSECURITY: FAA Should Fully Implement Key Practices to Strengthen Its Oversight of Avionics Risks

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Abstract:

Avionics systems, which provide weather information, positioning data, and communications, are critical to the safe operation of an airplane. FAA is responsible for overseeing the safety of commercial aviation, including avionics systems. The growing connectivity between airplanes and these systems may present increasing opportunities for cyberattacks on commercial airplanes.

Author(s):
Marinos, Nick
Author Organization(s):
United States Government Accountability Office
Funding Organization(s):
United States Government Accountability Office , Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2020 Oct 01
Pagination:
55

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
national security, commercial aircraft, computer network security, transport aircraft, homeland security, information security, air transportation, commercial aviation, cyber threats, information systems, malware, aircrafts, airframes, cybersecurity, social media, civil aviation, control systems
Keyword(s):
faa (federal aviation administration), gao reports
Subject Categories:
Aviation Technology; Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering
Creation Date:
2021 Oct 18
Update Date:
2021 Oct 18