Online course

Cyber Security Awareness in Aviation

Building a Resilient Human Firewall Across Flight, Hangar, and Ground Operations

Today’s aircraft are hyper-connected data centres with wings. From Electronic Flight Bags and digital technical logs to automated ground support equipment and interconnected supply chain systems, digital technology drives modern aviation efficiency. However, this high degree of connectivity also exposes operators, maintenance repair organisations (MROs), and airport environments to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

This interactive, aviation-focused online course bridges the gap between traditional IT security and operational safety. It equips your entire workforce with the practical vigilance required to recognise, resist, and report cyber risks before they affect airworthiness or flight operations.

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Why Aviation Cyber Awareness Needs More Than Standard IT Security

Generic corporate cyber training often misses the mark in an operational aviation environment. A phishing link or an unauthorised USB drive is not just an administrative risk - it can interrupt aircraft maintenance schedules, compromise sensitive flight performance data, or lead to unauthorised network intrusions.

Operational Impact: Cyber security in aviation is directly tied to safety and business continuity. A single compromised system can ground aircraft, delay turnarounds, or breach regulatory compliance frameworks.

What You’ll Learn

Our curriculum is designed specifically around real-world aviation workflows, delivering practical insights without overwhelming technical jargon:

The Cyber Threat Landscape in Aviation: Understanding who targets aviation systems (from opportunists to state-sponsored actors) and why.
Aviation Cyber Attack Vectors: Recognising threats aimed at EFBs, digital maintenance manuals, software loading tools, ground support networks, and vendor portals.
Social Engineering & Phishing: How to spot sophisticated phishing, spear-phishing, and pretexting attempts targeting operational staff.
Physical & Digital Access Security: Safeguarding restricted areas, workstations, diagnostic tablets, and removable media, such as USB drives and SD cards, used in maintenance and flight operations.
Supply Chain & Third-Party Risks: Mitigating the risks associated with external software, supplier integrations, and subcontracted services.
Incident Response & Mandatory Reporting: Knowing the exact steps to take when a suspicious event occurs to ensure rapid isolation and compliance.

Who Should Take This Course?

Cyber security is a shared responsibility across every department. This awareness course is tailored to:

Flight & Cabin Crew relying on digital flight bags, operational apps, and onboard connectivity systems.
Part-145 Maintenance Technicians & Certifying Staff using connected diagnostic tools, electronic logs, and software loaders.
CAMO & Engineering Support Personnel managing airworthiness records and aircraft modification data.
Ground Handling & Airport Logistics Teams operating digital ground support equipment and load planning tools.
Administrative & Executive Staff handling sensitive organisational, passenger, or operational data.

Fast, Flexible & Built for Compliance

Industry Aligned: Complements organisational security policies and satisfies general aviation cyber awareness benchmarks.
Real-World Aviation Scenarios: Features interactive case studies built around hangar, cockpit, and office environments.
Instant Verification: Downloadable, verifiable certificate issued automatically upon successful completion of the end-of-course assessment.

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