Aviation cybersecurity has become a critical priority as modern planes increasingly depend on intricate digital systems for navigation, communication, and engine performance. Previously isolated, these systems are now interconnected and susceptible to cyber threats like GPS spoofing and ransomware attacks on airline infrastructure. As nation-state actors and criminal organizations advance their capabilities, the aviation sector confronts a rapidly growing attack landscape with dire potential consequences. Addressing these vulnerabilities is crucial not only for passenger safety but also for the integrity of global transportation systems.
Serge Christiaans, a former Dutch Air Force pilot with expertise in electronic and hybrid warfare, previously flew for Singapore Airlines and now serves as Lead Instructor and Program Director at the Aviation Cyber Academy. He joins the podcast with Gregor Vand to explore the intersection of aviation and cybersecurity, aircraft as digital attack surfaces, hybrid warfare, and the pressing need for aviation cyber resilience.
Gregor Vand is a security-centered technologist with a history of serving as CTO in cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and software engineering firms. Based in Singapore, he can be contacted through his profile at vand.hk or on LinkedIn.