Imagine being in charge of a system where you own the product. You do not own the software and the hardware is proprietary. You need to coordinate with multiple vendors for any updates or modifications, and you’re under strict government regulation. By the way, the product has a lifespan of 20-30 years. Welcome to the world of aviation cybersecurity, where safety and security live together. At a high level this presentation will cover what is aviation cybersecurity, the unique challenges it represents, and why the industry is captivating.
Olivia Stella (@OliviaCurls) is an aviation cybersecurity engineer for American Airlines. In her current role, she focuses on aviation security and vulnerability management including pen testing and coordinated disclosure. She has over ten years of experience in software development and information security. Previously, she worked at an in-flight entertainment company in product security supporting incident response, risk & compliance, and as the bug bounty lead. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science, masters in software engineering, CISSP & CISM. When she’s not wearing her security hat, she loves to curl and is an avid toastmaster. (That’s right, ice curling.)