The Key Players in The Global Aviation Cyber Security Market 2014-2018

Thursday 16 April 2015, Amsterdam

The report recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Aviation Cyber Security Market: Boeing Co. (Defense, Space, and Security [BDS]), Harris Corp., IBM Corp., Intel Corp. (incl. McAfee Inc.) and Symantec Corp.

Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: Airbus Defence and Space, Aeronautical Radio, SITA Information Networking Computing and Unisys.

The report said: “Establishing cyber security framework for aviation industry is one of the major trends emerging in the market. Ensuring the secure functioning of these systems and safety from possible attacks is the collective responsibility of various stakeholders, including governments, OEMs, and airlines and airports, in the Aviation industry.”

According to the report, adopting a compact information security framework is one of the key drivers in the market. To control certain risks effectively, a framework and a procedure are required that can adjust to this dynamic security threat environment. The security vulnerability because of information security threats to commercial aviation has several challenges that depend on the rise in the connectivity of aviation services.

Further, the report states that the global Aviation industry is a potential target for large cyber-attacks with attackers focusing on malicious intent, information theft, and other similar motives. The risks faced are not only theoretical, but also evident in the real world.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.