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TSA Adds Cybersecurity Requirements To Regulations For Aviation Sector

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, March 7th, 2023

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TSA Adds Cybersecurity Requirements To Regulations For Aviation Sector

Transportation Security Administration Administrator David Pekoske. Photo: TSA

Driven by what it says are “persistent threats” to critical infrastructure, including the aviation sector, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) this week amended its security regulations for airport and aircraft operators to include some cybersecurity measures. The new cybersecurity requirements follow similar regulations imposed by the agency on passenger and freight railroad carriers last fall. The requirements include creating access control measures to prevent unauthorized access to critical cyber systems, having continuous cyber monitoring and detection policies and procedures in…

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