Assignment
Modern aircraft such as the Boeing 787 are full of technology including advanced avionics, a fiber optic data bus for networking, and high tech in-flight entertainment systems (IFE).
This assignment requires you to explore an aviation-related network security topic and report your findings using the PowerPoint presentation tool. To begin, select one of the topics below (in bold font) and review the sample materials to gather background information. Alternatively, you may opt to select a different topic related to aviation network security and will then need to research additional sources.
Example topics and useful sources to get you started. Be sure to research at least one additional reference.
• Wireless network security for customers using in-flight WiFi services
Gogo Business Aviation. (2017). Aircraft router basics: decoding 802.11 capabilities for in-cabin wi-fi.
Kerner, S. (2017, January 3). Gogo inflight wifi boosts security with bug bounty program. eWeek.
LaPlante, A. (2017, January 24). In-flight wifi? Not so safe. Bright Ideas.
• Security of the on-board network used by the avionics, navigation and control systems
Biesecker, C. (2017, November 8). DHS led team demonstrates that commercial aircraft can be remotely hacked. Defense Daily.
Government Accountability Office.(2015, April). FAA needs a more comprehensive approach to address cybersecurity as agency transitions to NextGen.
Leyden, J. (2017, November 15). How can airlines stop hackerspwning planes over the air? And don't say 'regular patches'. The Register.
Create an original presentation using PowerPoint. The following bullets will help you get started.
• Define the issue(s). Provide background information.
• Detail and explain the security aspect in full. What are the risks and what safeguards are in place (or should be)?
• What does the future hold? What changes are needed?
Presentation Requirements:
• Cover slide
o Presentation title and name of presenter.
o Include an image or interesting background image.
o Introduction typed out within slide notes. This includes a statement of what the presentation is to be about.
• Four to five content slides
o Use slide design best practices (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
o Include a minimum of three images. Avoid use of grainy images or those with small text.
o Verbal content that is to be spoken needs to be written out within the slide notes on each slide.
• Summary slide
o Key points are reinforced - this is similar to a conclusion.
o Avoid use of complete sentences on the slide - use the slide notes for these.
• References slide
o Should appear similar to how the references are shown above.
o One of the references must be one you researched and be less than a year old.
The verbal content within the slide notes should be no less than 5 minutes (what you would say if you delivered it in person).
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.