Advancing Aviation Security: synergy between digital identity and cybersecurity
As the aviation industry embraces digital transformation, the integration of digital identity and cybersecurity has become a critical focus for ensuring safe and secure movement of people by air. Trusted digital identity is also foundational for secure interactions between aviation systems and their users. This session will delve into the relationship between digital identity, cybersecurity and aviation security, exploring how these interconnected domains can work together to fortify airport and airline operations against emerging threats. By leveraging innovative technologies, such as biometrics, encryption, and real-time monitoring, the session aims to shed light on the evolving landscape of aviation security and the transformations underway in areas including passenger safety, cargo security and systems interoperability.
Moderator: Ciaran Carolan, Programme Officer, Public Key Directory, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Panellists
Ryan Galluzzo, Digital Identity Program Lead for the Applied Cybersecurity Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Patrick Mana, Cyber-security Program Manager and EATM-CERT Manager, EUROCONTROL
Jean-Paul Moreaux, Principal Coordinator - Cybersecurity in Aviation, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Timothy Ruff, General Partner, Digital Trust Ventures