Supply chain attacks have emerged as one of the primary challenges for cybersecurity teams, with attackers recognizing that software providers and other third-party services can provide an accessible gateway to high-value targets.
This is a particularly significant issue in the aviation sector, which relies on a complex ecosystem of third-party services and external IT tools to operate efficiently.
The compromise of a key provider has the potential to cause huge disruption to air travel, with severe knock-on effects to the global economy.
London Gatwick Airport’s Head of Cyber Security, Megan Poortman, spoke to Infosecurity about supply chain cybersecurity challenges in a critical international airport environment.
Poortman also talked about learnings from dealing with the impact of the CrowdStrike IT outage in July 2024 and the evolving cybersecurity compliance landscape.
Infosecurity Magazine: What are the unique cybersecurity supply chain challenges facing the aviation industry today?
Megan Poortman: I think across all verticals we’re seeing the same challenges with managing large supply chain estates, whether it’s down to resources, technologies or toolsets. This…
