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Cybersecurity Services for the Aviation Industry

Cybersecurity is a top priority for the aviation industry. This is because, unlike other businesses that may incur just financial and reputational damage, a successful cyber assault on an airline might result in a crash, claiming the lives of hundreds of people. Every part of this sector, including airlines, airports, and aircraft manufacturers, is vulnerable to cyberattacks. These cybercriminals are on the constant lookout to steal valuable data or money, cause disruptions and harm passengers, or even hijack planes.

Passengers deserve airlines that take cybersecurity seriously and ensure their systems are protected from attack. Unfortunately, many airlines don't feel the urgency to do this because they believe it's too expensive or too difficult. Conducting a once in a while security audit or using software without the right skills isn't enough. Airlines must employ a full-time cybersecurity specialist dedicated to protecting their systems from cybercrime. Cybersecurity isn't a luxury - it's an essential part of keeping customers safe and ensuring the safety of airline employees as well!

Many modern aircraft come equipped with advanced Ethernet and CAN-based network architectures, which can drive business but also subject airlines and passengers to cyber risks. We at Microminder help commercial aviation companies protect their systems from cyber-attacks by monitoring the health of their networks 24/7, identifying potential vulnerabilities early on, and responding swiftly when a breach occurs. We will help develop a comprehensive cybersecurity plan tailored specifically for your aviation business. The plan will include cybersecurity measures such as efficient data protection, intrusion detection and prevention, malware scanning and removal, and stepped-up awareness training for employees. Stay compliant and safe from cyberattacks today with our help!

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Cybersecurity Services for the Aviation Industry

Threat actors that target aviation companies

Passports, banking credentials, and other sensitive information are attractive targets for cybercriminals as they contain a vast amount of data that may be exploited to blackmail individuals or wreak havoc. Malicious actors have also utilised stolen passport information to travel falsely.

The aviation sector is not just in danger from hackers but also from several other threat actors. The following are some of the most common:

These threat actors have long been known to target sensitive data, such as airline passenger information, to gather intelligence for their governments or other organisations.

They specifically target aviation infrastructure and systems as part of their attacks to cause mass casualties or render the transport system unusable.

APT groups are cybercrime syndicates that use dedicated malware and spyware to penetrate networks, steal data, and extort businesses. APT actors have historically targeted the aviation industry to weaken other countries' aviation capabilities, improve local aviation capabilities, and develop preventive technologies against other attacks.

They may want to damage or disrupt an airport or airline to draw attention to a certain cause.

Employees and business partners can be a source of insider threats. These individuals might have access to sensitive information or be in a position to cause harm if they decide to use that knowledge maliciously.

To minimise the risks of cyberattacks, it is important for companies operating in the aviation sector to be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate measures. We at Microminder understand that airlines require an agile and adaptive security infrastructure that can rapidly detect, respond to and mitigate threats as they materialise.

Our unified security platform is specifically tailored for the aviation industry and offers a comprehensive set of capabilities to help organisations protect themselves from cyberattacks and insider threats. It utilises artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically identify dangerous behaviour across the organisation, so you can take corrective action quickly before things get out of hand. And coupled with our experienced cybersecurity experts, you can expect the best protection against traditional and emerging threats.

Cyberthreats faced by the aviation sector

Like other businesses, airports and airlines too experience a wide array of cyber threats.

A few examples are as follows:

Ransomware
Routing attacks

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Vulnerable systems in the aviation industry

Information technology systems play a crucial role in the aviation industry, and their use is increasing daily. These systems oversee security controls, reservations, in-flight entertainment, aircraft control systems, and other functions.

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Some of the key elements of the aviation industry that are vulnerable to cyberattacks include:

Airlines store the personal data of flying passengers in these systems. For example, booking information includes name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and credit card data. If this data falls into the wrong hands, it could be used for identity theft, fraud or other crimes.

Aviation networks support communication and control between aircraft, ground stations, Gate operators and other systems on runways and passenger terminals. Aircraft use wireless networking to send flight planning data from cockpit computers to controllers in the air traffic control system (ATCS). If intercepted, this data could reveal aircraft positions and other confidential information.

Cyber attackers can exploit in-flight devices such as entertainment systems, air traffic control radar surveillance displays and aircraft engines. These devices could compromise passenger safety or flight operations by facilitating the unauthorised access of confidential data or controlling equipment such as lighting and heating system.

Information about the flight route, engine maintenance and other aircraft performance data is stored on these systems. If hackers access this data, they can use it to plan unauthorised flights or deceive air traffic controllers about the location and condition of an aircraft.

Digital ATC systems use computer-based approaches to dispense flight routes and communicate with pilots. If hackers gain access to this data, they could manipulate it to create artificial delays or conflicts in the air traffic control system, potentially disrupting flights.

Microminder's cybersecurity solution for airlines

Our team specialises in safeguarding SCADA systems - vital digital assets airport operators use to manage operations and maintain safety. From malware detection and removal to full system security audits, we can ensure that the SCADA system used by your airline is protected from any threat.

We are trusted by businesses around the globe, including some of the world's largest airlines.

These are just a few of the many security services that we can provide. Visit our cybersecurity services page to learn more.

Here's how we can help you:

ICS/ SCADA assessment

Our experienced security testers will identify and investigate potential vulnerabilities in your SCADA system. This includes looking for weaknesses in the design, configuration, and operation of the system and identifying possible threats from outside sources, such as malware.

Network security

We can help improve the security of crucial systems by deploying powerful network security solutions. This includes protecting against intrusions, data theft, and other malicious activity, as well as ensuring that our customer’s systems can communicate securely.

ICS/ SCADA assessment

Network security

IoT security assessment

Since the airline industry increasingly relies on IoT devices, these systems must be secure. Our team can help identify potential vulnerabilities in IoT devices and deploy the appropriate security measures to protect them.

Third-party risk assessment

We will thoroughly evaluate all the external vendors and in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems that could potentially impact our client’s SCADA systems.

Zero-trust network

Our cyber professionals can help develop a zero-trust network to securely connect SCADA systems with other critical infrastructure components. By limiting privileged accounts to authorised users only, we can reduce the risk of unauthorised access to SCADA systems.

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Achieve compliance with cyber security services from Microminder

The UK NIS (network and information systems) is a new system designed to protect the country's citizens better and airline businesses from online threats. The designated authorities responsible for ensuring NIS Directive compliance are the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Department for Transport (DfT), acting jointly.

Under the UK NIS, all British carriers must be registered with the CAA and comply with its regulations. Carriers that fail to meet these requirements will face sanctions, including suspension or revocation of their operating license.

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Besides helping companies comply with the CAA, we can also help airlines become compliant with other cyber security regulations, including:

GDPR ( General Data Protection Regulation)
ISO 27001
PCI DSS
CAP1850
CAP1753

In the end, it does not matter much how many preventive measures a company puts in place to secure the business. As long as some loopholes exist, threats can easily sneak in and cause major damage. That's why companies need cybersecurity services to help fortify their network and protect their data from prying eyes.

Benefits of hiring Microminder for aerospace cyber security

We have been in the cybersecurity business for over three decades and have become one of the industry's most trusted and respected providers. We stand out because we believe in giving our clients the best possible value for their money. Our services are affordable, and we offer a wide range of options to meet our clients’ needs. We also have a team of experienced professionals available 24/7 to help our customers with whatever problem they might face. Plus, we assign a dedicated team of experts to work with each client one-on-one throughout the entire process.

Here are some of the most important benefits clients can expect from our services:

Consistent security policy for data and systems.
Real-time traffic mapping.
Automated policy suggestions and simplified access enforcement.
Updates on the latest aviation technology changes.
Improved trust and security with clients and business partners.
Our platform makes it easy to gather traffic data for security and compliance purposes.
Enhance productivity and compliance.
Eliminates the need for frequent security audits.

Our one-stop-shop approach means that we handle all the logistics of getting your business secure, from identification and assessment to implementation and maintenance. We provide each customer with a detailed report at the end of each process so you can track our progress and make necessary modifications. Contact us today to kickstart your cyber security journey!

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Client Testimonials

What our clients say about us

Clients in over 20 countries have secured their businesses from online threats with our cybersecurity services. Excellent customer support and cost-effective pricing are just a few of the reasons we’ve established long-lasting, highly successful relationships with our varied clients. Read our company testimonials to learn more about our unique capabilities and why so many clients have chosen us as their go-to provider for security solutions.

Claire Lee

Practice Manager - Amsel and Wilkins LLP

Microminder's in depth and broad scope pen testing truly provided us with some valuable insights that uncovered key business risks and highlighted necessary actionable intelligent changes that needed to be implemented within our business to combat any potential cyber-attacks from adversaries and prevent any breaches. This exercise helped us to enhance our cyber security posture and test our system’s resilience. We are quite pleased with our engagement with Microminder.

Julie Cockbill

Head of Operations - InfinityBlu dental

Microminder's 24/7 managed security services got deployed with such ease and immediately gave us an eagle eye view into our security logs and events, highlighting any indicators of compromise, effectively automated our response and correlated the incidents with full context, thereby triaging and eliminating all false positives. Our team are amazed at the speed and accuracy of Microminder’s Open XDR technology and skilled staff.

Tina Patel

Head of Integrations – Dental Beauty Partners

Our priority is business continuity and security, especially considering our operations across our 30+ practices. Microminder helped us with a tailored managed security services that aligned with our business needs. Their technology is at the forefront of the industry and that allows us to fully put our trust in their cyber security experts. We are glad to have Microminder as an extension of our technology team!

Philipp Mussbacher

Security Engineer & solutions consultant – Anonymous

Due to the fact that we work a lot with sensitive data in a business context, information security plays a big role for us. Due to the difficult labour market situation and the urgency to improve our security, we have chosen Microminder's CISO as a Service model and are very happy with it. Our virtual CISO manages to ensure stability and quality on the security side as well as legal requirements and compliance. I can only recommend Microminder's service.

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