Richard Blech, CEO and Co-Founder of Secure Channels, Inc. comments on the alleged breach:
"The United Airlines flight was allegedly breached through their flight's Wi-Fi system. If the control system data had been encrypted the breach would have no impact. By encrypting the flight control system, the hacker would not be able to see the commands and alter them; commands must be visible to enter or change them. If United Airlines had taken the time to protect its data by implementing deep encryption solutions beforehand, this alleged would have been considered an achievement rather than a dangerous experiment at their (and potentially their passengers') expense. Planes being taken over in this country are a valid fear, and updating the cyber security of critical transportation systems should be of the utmost importance. Treating security as an afterthought leaves our country open to terrorism. In this age of technology, there are no excuses for this type of carelessness when it comes to protecting people’s lives."