PIONEERING AVIATION CYBERSECURITY INITIATIVES IN THE INDUSTRY
Enhancing awareness and training of industry in aviation cybersecurity through impactful initiatives and events.
This diverse participation highlights the interdisciplinary nature of aviation cybersecurity and the collaborative approach taken by the CIS department.
The First Global Aviation Cybersecurity Competition
Since 2019, we have pioneered the first and only aviation cybersecurity Capture the Flag (CTF) competition. Developed by students under faculty mentorship, our CTF competition travels to premier events such as DEF CON, the Aviation ISAC Summit and the DoD-FAA-DHS Aviation Cyber Initiative Cyber Rodeo. Embry-Riddle has hosted CTF at industry headquarters, including Southwest Airlines and Collins Aerospace. Open to professionals and university students alike, our CTF has continuously evolved over the past five years, integrating cutting-edge innovations and technologies to create an unparalleled, immersive experience in aviation cybersecurity.
As the driving force behind Embry-Riddle becoming the sole institution recognized by the National Science Foundation’s Scholarship for Service program focused on aviation cybersecurity, the CIS department has led the way in this critical field. Our commitment to aviation cybersecurity education is evident through the organization of international competitions, hosting industry events in collaboration with major aerospace companies and providing hands-on experiences for students. These initiatives contribute to the education and professional development of students and foster collaboration between academia and industry to address the unique challenges posed by cybersecurity in the aviation sector. The student teams involved in these initiatives include individuals from various disciplines, such as cybersecurity, software engineering, aerospace engineering and aviation.
Everyone learned something new related to aviation from this CTF. The CTF was a great educational and team-building experience for cybersecurity aviation beginners and professionals.”
Ray Howard Senior Systems Engineer Southwest Airlines
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