Critical Aviation Information Systems Cybersecurity
Sergiy O. Gnatyuk · NATO science for peace and security series. D, Information and communication security · 2016
The criticality level of the civil aviation information infrastructure is considerably amplified by the high degree of connectivity and interaction between ground and aircraft systems. Malicious interference with mentioned systems puts passengers, crew and ground staff security at threat. Unauthorized access to so-called critical aviation information system may have serious and tragic consequences (hundreds of passengers' lives, significant financial losses, etc.). In this context, the security of critical aviation information systems must be ensured in accordance with international control aviation security documents.