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Smart Airport Cybersecurity: Threat Mitigation and Cyber Resilience Controls
Georgia Lykou1, Argiro Anagnostopoulou2, Dimitris Gritzalis3
1Department of Informatics, Athens University of Economics & Business (AUEB), GR-10434 Athens, Greece. lykoug@aueb.gr.
Smart airports face evolving cybersecurity threats from Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and smart devices. This study analyzes these risks and proposes mitigation strategies to enhance airport security and resilience.
Area of Science:
- Aviation Management
- Cybersecurity
- Smart Infrastructure
Background:
- Airports are increasingly adopting smart technologies to manage growing passenger numbers and enhance traveler experience.
- The integration of Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and smart devices presents new cybersecurity challenges in aviation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the implementation of cybersecurity measures in commercial airports.
- To identify evolving malicious threats associated with IoT and smart devices in airport environments.
- To analyze risk scenarios for IoT attacks and propose threat mitigation actions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic analysis of cybersecurity measures in commercial airports.
- Identification and categorization of malicious threats stemming from IoT and smart devices.
- Risk scenario analysis for IoT-based attacks, including threat mitigation strategies.
Main Results:
- Evaluation of the current implementation rate of cybersecurity measures in commercial airports.
- Detailed examination of emerging cyber threats linked to the proliferation of IoT and smart devices.
- Development of risk scenarios and corresponding mitigation actions for IoT-related security incidents.
Conclusions:
- Smart airports require robust cybersecurity governance to address sophisticated threats.
- Proactive implementation of cybersecurity best practices and resilience measures is crucial for smart airport operations.
- Enhancing operational practices through comprehensive risk assessment facilitates a secure and sustainable airport environment.
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