What can we learn on the ground from vulnerabilities in the air?

Join us as we explore Vulnerabilities in the air, and the lastest Cyber Security Insights from Anglian Ruskin University in Cambridge.

I am pleased to welcom Ken Munro, and the ARU to speak at our September Chapter Event in Cambridge.

Synopsis

Hacking planes. What can we learn on the ground from vulnerabilities in the air?

Flying is safe, far safer than many other modes of transport. However, aeroplanes are increasingly connected and consume data from multiple sources. We’ve been carrying out independent research in to aviation cyber security for several years and have found some interesting vulnerabilities along the way.

We’ll look at some issues we’ve found in in-flight entertainment systems and electronic flight bags & the challenges we’ve had getting these resolved. Some of these could affect flight safety. Fortunately, many aviation technology vendors have been very proactive at fixing bugs, but not all. Is it really possible to hack a plane and how do we go about mitigating security issues? What can we learn on the ground from vulnerabilities in the air?

Bio

Ken Munro is Partner and Founder of Pen Test Partners, a firm of ethical hackers. He regularly blogs on everything from ICS issues in maritime security to hacking cars and the Internet of Things. This has led to regular appearances on TV and BBC News online as well as the broadsheet press.

Ken has become a voice for reform and legislative change, briefing UK and US government departments as well as being involved with various EU consumer councils. He has also spoken about ICS and IIoT security issues at various events including the Maritime Cyber Security Summit, and CMA Shipping.

He’s also not averse to getting deeply techie, regularly participating in hacking challenges and demos at RSA, Black Hat, 44CON, DEF CON and BSides amongst others. Ken is also a member of the CVE Board.

Additionally, we will be welcoming a speaker from Anglian Ruskin University who will share the latest insights from the University Cybersecurity community. Details will follow.

Join us for an enlightening session where we'll delve into aviation cybersecurity and explore what we can learn from these findings to enhance security on the ground.

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