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Day 226 March

IATA Day

- Cyber security – an airport and airline perspective

Synopsis: The issue of cyber security is relatively new to aviation but is no less of a real threat. This session will focus on targets, risks and mitigation in the context of airport operations, airport-airline connectivity, passenger issues and potential impacts on safety and operations.

Audience will learn:

A holistic view of why aviation cyber security is potentially a significant threat to airlines and airports
Challenges faced by airlines and airports in addressing the threats to key operational technologies and systems
An overview of initial steps airlines, airports, IATA and ACI are taking collaboratively to reduce aviation cyber security risks

Speaker/s

	John Edwards, Assistant Director – Security, IATA, Switzerland Speaker Biography: John has over 30 years' experience in commercial aviation, having held management positions in a range of areas including: airline customer services, operations, station management, safety, investigations and security. He spent the majority of his career at British Airways, and has worked for IATA for nearly eight years. His most recent experience includes cargo security, secure freight, SmartS (previously Checkpoint of the Future), capacity building and cyber security.

	Wayne Smith, Head of Information Services, Birmingham Airport Limited, UK Speaker Biography: Wayne has been Head of Information Services at Birmingham Airport since 2009, following his preceding 21 years working in the airport industry. He has gained a reputation for his willingness to adopt a professional and innovative approach. He has rebranded the internal IS department at Birmingham Airport and launched a new service-based offering with a focus on customer service. Wayne has recently overseen a complete refresh of the operational systems at Birmingham Airport, which has transformed the business by allowing it to gain from the efficiencies that technology offers. He has a Master’s degree in Airport Management and is a Chartered IT Professional of the British Computer Society. He sees technology as the major factor in influencing operational efficiencies in airports and civil aviation.