Cybersecurity for Airport Executives – ACI online

Summary

Effectively managing cybersecurity is an important step in ensuring the well-being of the airport industry and in protecting the travelling public.

This course is designed to provide airport executives and managers with guidance and best practices on the management of cybersecurity including why cyber security is important, its potential impacts and the risk it poses to airport operators.

The course provides information on how to define and implement a cybersecurity policy and describes best practices and regulatory considerations including global aviation standards and recommended practices.

The course is intended to be non-technical and to provide an overview to airport management.

Target Audience

• Airport executives and managers who require a basic awareness and understanding of cybersecurity.
• Airport IT managers and operational staff.
• Airport managers, supervisors or team members with operations, safety, security or compliance responsibilities.
• Airport personnel interested in a better understanding of cybersecurity at airports.

Objectives

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of cybersecurity for airports.
• Describe the key elements required to establish a cybersecurity program.
• Define a cybersecurity policy.
• Identify key cybersecurity best practices.
• Understand the regulatory considerations of cybersecurity in airports.
• List a set of actions for airports considering implementing or improving their cybersecurity program.