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Avionics test equipment and airborne networking manufacturer CCX Technologies has developed a “cybersecurity appliance” that is designed to prevent unauthorized access to onboard networks and electronic systems. The AP-250 “monitors airborne networks right&nbsp;on board, defending and protecting all aircraft systems—from the flight&nbsp;deck to the cabin,” according to CCX.
Retailing for $14,850, the AP-250 connects to an aircraft’s existing wide-area or local-area network (WAN or LAN), and it can also monitor databuses. Airborne connectivity is not required, but the AP-250 can interface with satcom terminals and routers.&nbsp;
Once installed, the AP-250 monitors the onboard network, and the operator can see alerts of potentially malicious activity using CCX’s graphical user interface. Operators can also incorporate a CCX application programming interface in their own systems. Cybersecurity services supported by the AP-250 include advanced intrusion detection and prevention&nbsp;system protocols,&nbsp;log collection, monitoring, and storage.
The AP-250 can indirectly monitor wireless communications when installed downstream of the router, which allows it to monitor all traffic on the network. A future product release will include the ability to directly monitor wireless communications.
“As aircraft systems become increasingly interconnected through the&nbsp;onboard network, new capabilities are emerging and along with them,&nbsp;new&nbsp;threats,” said Chris Bartlett, president of CCX Technologies. “Cybersecurity may once have focused on aeronautical communications&nbsp;systems,&nbsp;now it’s clear that the aircraft itself and electronic systems must&nbsp;address increasing and evolving cybersecurity threats.”

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