Thales TopSky-ATC: Enhancing Aircraft Cybersecurity with FlytLINK Cyber Gateway

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Thales TopSky-ATC: Enhancing Aircraft Cybersecurity with FlytLINK Cyber Gateway

Understanding the Need for Cybersecurity in Connected Aircraft Operations

In today's digital age, aircraft connectivity to the open world, such as the internet, Wi-Fi, and airline IT systems, is increasingly essential for enhancing operational efficiency. This connectivity not only links aerospace stakeholders on board and on the ground but also enables new use cases like Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and Flight Management System (FMS) connections, sustainable operations, autonomy, and remote maintenance. However, with the benefits of connected aircraft operations come cybersecurity risks. The aviation industry is witnessing a rise in cyber threats targeting airspace users, making it crucial to address cybersecurity in aircraft connectivity.

Meeting Aviation Regulations and Industry Standards

Recognizing the evolving cyber threats facing the aviation sector, industry regulations are adapting to ensure cybersecurity measures are in place. The aviation industry requires a demonstration of cybersecurity in system design to mitigate cyber risks, especially in safety-critical domains. New regulations like Part-IS (Information System) are being introduced to manage cyber risks through transverse cyber risk analysis, event detection, impact assessment, and reporting. Ensuring aircraft cybersecurity is not just about implementing protective measures but also about maintaining defenses effectively as vulnerabilities evolve rapidly in the open world.

Introducing Thales FlytLink Cyber Gateway for Secure Aircraft Connectivity

Thales addresses the critical need for cybersecurity in connected aircraft operations with the innovative FlytLink Cyber Gateway. This gateway is designed in compliance with the latest aviation cybersecurity regulations (ED203A) and features secure components like a secure boot system, end-to-end encrypted communications channel, and an avionics security filter for authenticating and verifying open world payloads. By providing secure connectivity through Wireless Access Point (WAP) technology, the FlytLink Cyber Gateway ensures secure internet access on the ground and in-flight while segregating crew device connectivity from in-flight systems, enhancing security and adaptability.

Ensuring Efficient Data Offloading with FlytLink Cyber Gateway

Apart from ensuring secure connectivity, the FlytLink Cyber Gateway serves as a Wireless Quick Access Recorder (QAR) for easy offloading of flight data. This wireless transmission of flight data eliminates the need for manual data offloading, facilitating faster access to crucial information for flight operations, maintenance, and safety monitoring. By streamlining data offloading processes, the FlytLink Cyber Gateway enhances operational efficiency and data accessibility for aviation stakeholders.

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Silicon Security Solutions by Thales

Thales offers Silicon Security solutions aimed at delivering analog, digital, and software IPs to secure ICs. As a semiconductor design house focused on embedded security, Silicon Security provides mature solutions that are silicon-proven in various processes and deployed in Common Criteria EAL6+ certified products. These solutions include analog, digital, and software IPs that protect assets and enhance connectivity. The company's cooperation with clients ensures that they benefit from cutting-edge algorithms like DES, AES, RSA, and Elliptic Curves (ECC) available in the form of low gate-count hardware implementations and standalone software libraries optimized for microcontrollers. These solutions are hardened against the latest attacks, providing robust protection against threats.

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