"Watchdog Urges More Action to Protect Planes from Hackers"

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) calls on federal regulators to increase efforts toward strengthening the security of airliners' computer systems against hackers. The agency pointed out that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not developed a program for cybersecurity training or testing potentially vulnerable airplane computer systems. It is recommended that the FAA conducts a risk assessment for avionics systems and trains inspectors on how to judge the security of these systems. As the complexity of avionics systems grows, opportunities for attackers to target commercial transport airplanes increase, making it essential for federal regulators to take more action to address vulnerabilities in these systems. This article continues to discuss the GAO's report on the vulnerability of plane systems to hacking as well as recommended actions to bolster airline cybersecurity. 

MBT reports "Watchdog Urges More Action to Protect Planes from Hackers"