Our aerospace team is proud to share our sector regulation knowledge and insights as part of NCC Group's mission to create a more secure digital future.
This new accompaniment to NCC Group’s Global Cyber Policy Report (version April 2025) reflects on the current laws and regulations and looks to what’s on the horizon, detailing the recent policy developments you need to know.
We also contextualise the specific implications for aerospace organisations and leaders based on our global report’s three key trends:
- Governments move to a ‘warfooting’ in cyber space
- Newly-elected governments yet to set National Cyber Strategies
- Increasing incident reporting requirements
The elevated profile and interconnected nature of the aerospace sector means that it faces a broad range of threats which are rapidly evolving as digitalisation changes the threat environment. Those that work in the sector face an increasing compliance burden as governments pass new rules to address these threats.
We highlight the importance of the myriad of existing and in-development cyber security standards that will support the implementation of these regulations, including aviation specific standards from bodies such as FAA, ICAO, CANSO, ACI, IATA, EUROCAE, RTCA, SAE etc.
We hope you can use this guide to help manage your aerospace compliance requirements. As aerospace enthusiasts and specialists, NCC Group is determined to enhance our understanding of the sector to secure it, nurture it and keep us all connected and informed for the better.
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Current aerospace cyber challenges
68 %
of aerospace professionals believe their organisations are investing enough in cyber security
4 M+
average cost of a ransomware attack (Aviation-ISAC research)
70 %
of aerospace professionals view cyber-attacks as a primary risk to their operations
Assess your compliance readiness with NCC Group’s Compliance Framework
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Our Compliance Framework will guide you in developing action plans and improvements to ensure ongoing compliance and resilience against cyber security threats.
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Further reading
Blog
Data in flight - Securing the use of drones
NCC Group’s Aerospace Technical Lead, Lawrence Baker, tackles a critical challenge facing governments and public services worldwide: establishing and maintaining trust in drone technology.
Blog
How to secure baggage handling and OT systems
Our aerospace cyber specialist, Jeff Hall, has published a blog on Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) and OT security. As BHS have become more automated and interconnected, protecting them from cyber threats is crucial in achieving efficient airport operations and protecting passenger data.
Guide
Preparing for Part-IS compliance
Standing for “Part of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203 on Information Security in the Aviation System,” Part-IS establishes a unified set of rules and guidelines, aiming to ensure that entities within the aviation sector achieve a fundamental level of cyber security.
Aerospace Cyber Policy Radar
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Don’t forget to also download our Compliance Framework to kickstart your compliance journey today.