Security News > 2020 > October > Watchdog Urges More Action to Protect Planes From Hackers
2020-10-12 11:05
Federal regulators have not taken adequate steps to protect computer systems on airliners from hackers, a government watchdog agency reported on Friday.
The GAO recommends that FAA conduct a risk assessment of security of avionics systems and train inspectors to judge security of avionics systems.
The GAO report focused on the vulnerability of systems on planes that automatically transmit data to air traffic controllers, airline maintenance crews and others on the ground.
Manufacturer representatives told GAO they realize cybersecurity threats are growing, and they are trying to involve security experts in testing their planes.
The FAA said it agreed with most of the watchdog agency's recommendations.