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Hacking the Skies: A Deep Dive into Airplane Cybersecurity. The reality of hacking airplanes. | ITSPmagazine Event Coverage: RSAC 2023 San Francisco, USA | A Conversation with Ken Munro
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Guest: Ken Munro, Partner at Pen Test Partners [@PenTestPartners]
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-munro-17899b1/
On Twitter | https://twitter.com/TheKenMunroShow
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Host:
Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin
Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Episode Notes
"Fasten your seatbelts and join us for an enthralling episode on airplane cybersecurity, as our hosts Marco and Sean dive into a captivating conversation with expert Ken Munro."
Welcome to another exciting episode of ITSPMagazine Coverage of RSA Conference USA 2023, in San Francisco. Your hosts, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin, dive deep into an intriguing conversation with Ken Munro, a cybersecurity expert who shares a fascinating COVID story that led to some groundbreaking research on airplane cybersecurity. This episode is one you won't want to miss, and we encourage you to think about the conversation, share it, and subscribe to the podcast. If you happen to be at RSA Conference 2023 in San Francisco, be sure to visit the Aerospace Village!
When COVID-19 hit, the aviation industry experienced an unexpected outcome: an abundance of airplanes were retired earlier than anticipated. This led Ken and his team to explore airplane cybersecurity by accessing these grounded planes and learning about their systems. He shares his insights on the various networks found on airplanes and how these components interact with each other.
Our hosts dive into the burning question: can you hack an airplane from the passenger cabin? Ken assures us that it's not possible, as safety systems are carefully segregated from passenger entertainment systems. However, he does acknowledge that hacking could be possible in specific scenarios that require physical access to the plane's inner workings.
Ken's unique perspective as both a cybersecurity expert and a light aircraft pilot brings an engaging angle to this conversation. He emphasizes the importance of having pilots on board, as they have a vested interest in landing the plane safely. The thought of autonomous planes raises concerns, as pilots provide that crucial human element in critical situations.
So buckle up and join Marco, Sean, and Ken as they take you on an informative journey exploring the world of airplane cybersecurity. This episode will leave you thinking about the intricate systems that keep us safe while traveling through the skies. Don't forget to shar