Democratic Senators Edward Markey (Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) last week re-introduced two measures aimed at improving cyber security standards for airplanes and cars.
The Cybersecurity Standards for Aircraft to Improve Resilience Act (Cyber AIR) requires the disclosure of information relating to cyber attacks on aircraft systems and establish standards to identify and address cyber security weaknesses to the U.S. commercial aviation system.
“Whether in their cars on the road or in aircraft in the sky, Americans should be protected from cyber attack and violations of their privacy,” Market said in a statement. “If hackers can access the critical systems of a car or plane, disaster could ensue and our public safety could be compromised.”
The Cyber AIR bill would also apply to ground support systems for aircraft.
The Security and Privacy in Your Car Act (SPY Car) directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Trade Commission to establish standards to secure cars and protect drivers’ privacy, and establish a rating system that informs consumers about how well the vehicle protects drivers’ security and privacy beyond the minimum standards.