Countering cyberthreats in the aviation sector

Thales's attack detection probe.

Digital technologies are making air traffic operations ever smarter and enhancing the passenger experience at every touchpoint in the journey, from booking tickets, obtaining boarding passes and checking in baggage to enjoying in-flight entertainment services on the plane. But the transition to digital technologies and more open, interconnected networks is making critical information systems more vulnerable to threats. Awareness of these threats and their potential impact on airline operations is growing rapidly. According to a 2016 survey, for example, 72% of airlines plan to invest in cybersecurity programmes in the next three years¹.  

As the European leader in cybersecurity and long-standing partner of the aerospace sector, Thales draws on this dual expertise to offer an optimal protection solution.

At the Paris Air Show, Thales is showcasing its sovereign probe for players in the aerospace sector.
Currently undergoing qualification with ANSSI, France’s national agency for information system security, and already in service with various critical infrastructure providers, this high-performance, modular solution is designed to detect, identify and respond rapidly to cyberattacks.

The probe is installed on the network, analyses all data flows within the information systems connected to it and uses behavioural algorithms to detect any abnormal events.

With this probe, Thales offers a trusted solution that is highly effective against even the most sophisticated cyberattacks, in line with the requirements of players in the air transport sector.

Thanks to the Thales solution, airlines and airports can continue to offer passengers the best digital services throughout their travel journeys, with the highest levels of security. And air traffic controllers and pilots can continue to make the best decisions with complete confidence, for smoother, smarter air traffic operations.
 

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¹SITA Airline IT Trends Survey 2016