EASA stands for the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. It is the regulatory authority responsible for civil aviation safety across Europe, setting rules, standards, and guidelines for airlines, maintenance organizations, and aviation service providers. EASA oversees compliance with regulations such as Part-IS, ensures Safety Management Systems (SMS) are in place, and provides certification for aviation organizations to maintain safe and secure operations.
Part-IS refers to the EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) regulation for Information Systems and Safety Management in aviation organizations. It is part of EASA’s compliance framework, ensuring aviation companies have proper Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and Safety Management Systems (SMS) in place to protect operations, data, and safety-critical processes.
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Aviation cybersecurity is the practice of protecting aviation systems, data, and communications from cyber threats. It ensures compliance with EASA Part-IS and secures safety management systems (SMS).
A cyber attack is any attempt to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or disrupt digital systems. In aviation, these can compromise ISMS, SMS, and operational safety.
A supply chain attack targets vulnerabilities in third-party vendors or partners to access an organization’s systems. Aviation operators must secure their suppliers to maintain safety and compliance.
Ransomware is malware that encrypts files or systems and demands a ransom for access. In aviation, ransomware can disrupt operations and compromise safety-critical data.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is the regulatory authority responsible for civil aviation safety in Europe. EASA develops regulations, monitors compliance, and issues certifications, including standards for cybersecurity and Part-IS.
MFA stands for Multi-Factor Authentication. It requires users to provide two or more verification factors to access a system, such as a password and a code sent to a mobile device. MFA is crucial for aviation cybersecurity.
