The Government Accountability, a government watchdog agency, is reporting significant security control weaknesses in the Air Traffic Control System even though the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps to protect the air traffic system from cyber-based threats. One of the biggest challenges is the ability to prevent and detect unauthorized access to the vast network of computer and communications systems the FAA uses to process and track flights around the world. They have also pointed out inadequate protections to prevent entry into air traffic computer systems from other, less-secure computer systems not directly involved in traffic operations.
- Tim Erlin, director of security and risk
- Talking Point
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