Implementing Cyber-Security Measures in Airports to Improve Cyber-Resilience

Airports are at the forefront of technological innovation, mainly due to the fact that the number of air travel passengers is exponentially increasing every year. As a result, airports enhance infrastructure's intelligence and evolve as smart facilities to support growth, by offering a pleasurable travel experience, which plays a vital role in increasing revenue of aviation sector. New challenges are coming up, which aviation has to deal and adapt, such as the integration of Industrial IoT in airport facilities and the increased use of Bring Your Own Device from travelers and employees. Cybersecurity is becoming a key enabler for safety, which is paramount in the aviation context. Smart airports strive to provide optimal services in a reliable and sustainable manner, by working around the domains of growth, efficiency, safety and security. This paper researches the implementation rate of cybersecurity measures and best practices to improve airports cyber resilience. With the aim to enhance operational practices and develop robust cybersecurity governance in smart airports, we analyze security gaps in different areas including technical, organizational practices and policies.