Aviation cybersecurity has become a pressing concern as modern aircraft increasingly depend on intricate digital systems for navigation, communication, and engine performance. Previously isolated, these systems are now interconnected, making them susceptible to cyber threats ranging from GPS spoofing to ransomware attacks on airline infrastructure. With nation-state actors and criminal groups becoming more advanced, the aviation sector faces a rapidly growing attack surface, posing life-or-death risks. Recognizing and mitigating these dangers is crucial not only for passenger safety but also for the robustness of global transportation networks.
Serge Christiaans, a former Dutch Air Force pilot with expertise in electronic and hybrid warfare, later flew commercially for Singapore Airlines. He currently serves as the Lead Instructor and Program Director at the Aviation Cyber Academy. He joins Gregor Vand on the podcast to explore the intersection of aviation and cybersecurity, the aircraft as a digital attack surface, hybrid warfare, the urgent need for aviation cyber resilience, and more.
Gregor Vand is a security-focused technologist who has previously served as a CTO in cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and general software engineering firms. Based in Singapore, he can be reached via his profile at vand.hk or on LinkedIn.