Cyber Security
IT cyber security consulting for FlySmart Gateway — identifying threats that affect passenger safety.
- Cyber security auditing for FlySmart Gateway and aviation EFB infrastructure
- Identifies vulnerabilities with direct impact on operational and passenger safety
- Combines aviation operational knowledge with IT security expertise
Aviation IT systems present a unique cyber security challenge: the consequences of a breach are not limited to data loss or service disruption — they can affect the integrity of safety-critical information reaching aircraft crews.
Our focus
FEEL.AERO specializes in cyber security for the aviation EFB ecosystem, particularly:
FlySmart Gateway auditing
The gateway distributes software updates, operational documents, and performance data to Airbus EFB devices. We assess:
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Network exposure and segmentation
- Data integrity controls for content distributed to aircraft
- Logging and anomaly detection capabilities
EFB infrastructure assessment
Beyond the gateway, we evaluate the broader EFB IT environment: ground servers, data uplink paths, and integration points with airline operational systems.
Threat modelling with aviation context
Standard IT security tools flag vulnerabilities without understanding their operational significance. Our assessments are conducted by people who understand the aviation context — so we can accurately classify which findings have safety implications and which are conventional IT risks.
Why FEEL.AERO for aviation cyber security?
Most IT security firms approach aviation systems as black boxes. FEEL.AERO’s team combines deep knowledge of Airbus EFB architecture with IT security methodology — enabling a threat assessment that reflects real-world operational risk rather than generic vulnerability scoring.
Frequently asked questions
Why is aviation EFB cyber security different from general IT security?
Aviation EFB systems are safety-critical. A vulnerability that would be a data breach risk in a standard IT context can become an operational safety issue when it affects aircraft performance data, navigation systems, or real-time uplinks. The threat model is fundamentally different.
What is the FlySmart Gateway?
The FlySmart Gateway is the ground-side component of the Airbus EFB infrastructure, responsible for distributing software, documents, and data to aircraft EFB devices. It is a critical system whose security posture affects the integrity of data reaching the cockpit.
What does a FEEL.AERO cyber security engagement deliver?
A documented audit of identified vulnerabilities, risk classification with aviation-context severity assessment, and concrete remediation recommendations — prioritized by operational impact.
Do you perform penetration testing?
Our engagements focus on configuration auditing, threat modelling, and vulnerability assessment in aviation IT environments. For active penetration testing, we coordinate with specialized partners.