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Rockwell Collins Cites Cyber Risk As Growing For Bizav Operators

Rockwell Collins is warning that there are considerable risks that operators run when hooking up various web-based systems, Wi-Fi, satcoms–in fact anything where they are opening up ways for would-be cyber-attackers.

According to Steve Timm, v-p and general manager of Flight Information Solutions at the U.S. company (Booth 423), the main risk arises not when the aircraft is en route, but on the ground. He added that since acquiring Air Routing in 2010 and CTA FOS in 2011, Rockwell Collins has paid a great deal of attention to security in integrating the products into what are now marketed as Ascend and FOS, respectively.