Industry Signs On to New Cyber-Security Agreement

Five international aviation organizations last week signed an agreement formalizing their common front against cyber criminals and terrorists. The agreement is expected to make the organizations more proactive in sharing critical information such as threat identification, risk assessments and cyber security best practices. Participating groups include the International Civil Aviation Organization, Airports Council International, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization, the International Air Transport Association and the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industry Associations.