Organizations sign agreement to allow access to cyber-threat data

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Trade association Airports Council International (ACI) and the Aviation ISAC (A-ISAC), a non-profit association facilitating threat-intelligence sharing, recently entered into an agreement that enables ACI members to join the A-ISAC for access to airport-specific cyber-threat intelligence and data.

“This agreement sets out ACI and A-ISAC’s shared objective to improve cyber resilience in every sector of the global air transport network. Airports are critical to a successful aviation infrastructure and building their cyber resiliency is a significant goal for 2020 and beyond,” Angela Gittens, ACI World director general, said. “With the rapid increase in cyber attacks targeting airports, knowledge gained through the Aviation ISAC is a vital component of preparedness and incident response.”

Airports joining the A-ISAC also will have access to content that is solely focused on airport cybersecurity concerns, a quarterly report detailing the latest airport-specific threats and trends, and a dedicated working group.

Ransomware attacks at airports increased significantly last year, A-ISAC President Jeff Troy said. The agreement will help airports take a proactive stance against cyberthreats, he said.

The organizations will work together at industry events and activities. The goal will be to ensure a safer and more secure aviation infrastructure that recognizes airports as key stakeholders.