Loss of the flying public’s trust in reliable, safe, & trustworthy air travel could impact national security. While the US government & the aviation industry are working hard, individually and cooperatively, hackers are trying to get their attention and contribute, too. Understanding government work is a daunting effort that often leads to confusion, concern, and ultimately frustration that results in great work going unnoticed or unused. By providing insight into how the government makes decisions, hackers can better understand what is going on behind the scenes in aviation cybersecurity, hopefully, leading to increased trust and willingness to contribute in bolstering the cybersecurity of air travel.
Steve Luczynski retired from the Air Force in 2017 after a 25-year career flying F-15s & F-22s. He transitioned to cyber policy as the Deputy Director for Cyber Plans & Operations, Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon. Steve worked closely with National Security Council staff, other government agencies, the Joint Staff, and US Cyber Command on efforts to counter foreign threats and protect U.S. interests. He created and led Department-wide initiatives to ensure compliance with Presidential directives that enabled military cyberspace operations. Steve played a key leadership role in the Department’s increased support for US government efforts to address aviation cybersecurity challenges. Steve is currently the Chief Information Security Officer for T-Rex Solutions, LLC where he oversees the protection of corporate and customer data across all lines of business and is responsible for directing information security risk management, compliance, policies, and standards.