What Happened
Aviation Cybersecurity Requires Enhanced Air Safety Measures
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has identified electromagnetic spectrum-related threats to the National Airspace System, including spoofing and jamming, but has not completed risk and mitigation assessments or updated security documentation to address these threats. The FAA also lacks real-time monitoring and detection capabilities for spectrum-related threats, which could disrupt aviation communications and increase operational risks. The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has made nine recommendations to the FAA to strengthen its management of spectrum cybersecurity risks and improve the security of aviation communication applications, as reported by the GAO.