Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered with IT services provider Transputec to boost cyber security monitoring across its global network which comes at a time when safety and security have become even more important as vaccines start to roll out. Transputec, who also launched its own thermal scanner, will provide round-the-clock protection of WFS’ air cargo and ground handling operations, made up of 21,800 employees at 171 stations in 22 countries across five continents. The IT … [Read more...] about Air cargo handler WFS taps Transputec for cybersecurity
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New cyber security courses available at Munich Airport
A series of cyber security courses will be accredited at the new state of the art training centre at the Munich Airport. More airports are taking a pro-active role in addressing these challenges with Munich International Airport (FMG) at the forefront in developing its own dedicated training centre to tackle the threat of cyber-attacks. With its fully equipped cyber simulation range equipment, a group can carry out realistic attacks on IT systems for training purposes, with, for example, a … [Read more...] about New cyber security courses available at Munich Airport
Airlines and Airports against cyber threats
Cybersecurity is a top priority in the air transport industry with 95% of airlines and 96% of airports investing resources into major cybersecurity programs or pilots over the next three years. Yet research released recently from global IT provider SITA shows there is still room for improvement with only one third of boards at airlines, and a fifth at airports, having fully integrated cybersecurity into their business plans. Speaking at a gathering of European air transport industry … [Read more...] about Airlines and Airports against cyber threats
Alstom and Airbus signed MOU on cybersecurity
Alstom and Airbus announced the signature of a strategic cooperation agreement in the field of cybersecurity. The agreement was signed by Marc Fontaine, Marc Fontaine, Digital Transformation Officer at Airbus and Pascal Cléré, Senior Vice President of Alstom's Digital Mobility division, at the Airbus site of Toulouse-Blagnac. The increase in cyberattacks and the expansion of the Internet of Things and Big Data require new measures to protect transport systems. In response … [Read more...] about Alstom and Airbus signed MOU on cybersecurity
Boeing to open cyber analytics cenre in SG
Boeing will open its first Cyber Analytics Centre outside the US in Singapore to bring advanced cybersecurity capabilities and services to customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The centre will help train and equip cybersecurity professionals, perform advanced analytics and serve as Boeing’s regional cybersecurity centre of excellence. Boeing will hire and train cybersecurity professionals in Singapore to staff the facility. “Boeing is a leader in cybersecurity from the … [Read more...] about Boeing to open cyber analytics cenre in SG
