A Look at the Emerging Security Threats to the Aviation Industry
- 1. My Flight Solutions A Look at the Emerging Security Threats to the Aviation Industry
- 2. The aviation industry is always at risk of terror attacks and other security threats. Ironically, some recent developments in aviation technology may be putting airlines and passengers in hazardous situations instead of protecting them. Current practices by airline staff are may also be seen by potential criminals as a weakness. Failure to Prepare for New Vulnerabilities First of all, advanced technology itself can be used by terrorists to orchestrate a large- scale, simultaneous attack on the main airports of different states. Another thing is that airports have the tendency to focus their safety efforts on compliance with existing regulations. They fail to detect and prepare for new vulnerabilities and evolving threats. Security experts recommend regular updates of airport safety and regulations. The management and the security department should always be in-the-know on emerging threats. After all, airports serve as the primary point of entry of any state or country, so safety in these places must never be compromised.
- 3. Increased Hacking Threats From light traffic management systems to cloud-based airline data storage, many aviation systems can potentially be hacked. Cyber criminals can hack even the computers inside the aircraft. As such, flight control, GPS navigation, and fuel consumption systems may be placed in a vulnerable position. In turn, passengers, pilots, and the rest of the airline staff are at risk of encountering crashes and other accidents. However, there are now some software solutions that integrate operational systems and may serve as an alternative method for airlines and fixed base operators (FBOs). In a way, the software and apps can act as another layer of security for the aircraft. Pilots can use them once the built-in systems fail. There will always be emerging security threats to the aviation industry. It just has to find ways to address and prepare for these threats regularly.
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