SECURING THE SKIES
Embry-Riddle students and faculty are helping to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats in all areas of aviation.
Enhancing Avionics Cyber Resilience This project explored vulnerabilities in avionics through penetration testing in simulated environments. Students gained hands-on experience analyzing complex aircraft systems, leading to the discovery of a critical vulnerability in an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) app. This finding prompted security enhancements, improving aviation safety.
Safeguarding Enterprise IT and Manufacturing Integrity
Because digital threats are always evolving, this project equips students and employees with strategies to safeguard enterprise IT and factory production processes, ensuring intellectual property protection and manufacturing integrity. Enabling Aircraft IoT Security Boeing’s support extends to securing IoT devices in aviation, including passenger baggage logistics. The current focus is on enhancing baggage tag security within aircraft and at airports. Hall of Fame Recognition for Cybersecurity Excellence These groundbreaking projects showcase examples of a thriving Boeing-CIS partnership, where student talent, faculty mentorship and industry expertise converge. CIS student Kestrel Carlough earned a place in Boeing’s Security Hall of Fame for uncovering an EFB app vulnerability that could be exploited via local wireless networks. His discovery, which was reported to Boeing, led to a security fix, reinforcing the impact of CIS-driven research in aviation cybersecurity.
Elevating Aviation Cybersecurity Through Innovation and Collaboration Since 2019, The Boeing Company has collaborated with the CIS department on capstone and graduate projects. Led by CIS faculty and Boeing industry experts, these initiatives address emerging cybersecurity challenges while fostering technical excellence and workforce development.
Fortifying Aircraft and Airspace Security
The inaugural Boeing capstone project tackled airspace security in response to the rising risk of mid-air drone collisions. The team developed a system for precise drone location tracking and airspace intrusion response. Recent milestones include a successful flight test and FAA- compliant integration of drone Remote ID, demonstrating the project’s feasibility.
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