Cyber security as part of the Finnish aviation safety management
Cyber security is a part of safety of aviation.
The national aviation safety management responds to the challenges of a complex aviation system. It also helps strengthen the resilience of Finland’s aviation system in relation to threats as well as changes in the system and the operating environment. Well-functioning safety management structures maintain the high level of safety we have reached and ensure the safety of operations even in acute situations, such as in the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety management of Finland’s aviation is described in more detail on the Finnish aviation safety programme, plan and performance targets and indicators page (External link).
This page focuses on describing the national-level safety management elements for cyber security and the mechanisms and cooperation used in their implementation. The foundation of safety consists of a good safety and security culture, effective communications between operators and authorities, and information-based measures undertaken to manage identified safety risks. Our common goal is to ensure safe air travel and uphold passenger confidence in the air transport system. The foundation of cyber security in the Finnish aviation system consists of both the aviation authority and operators taking care of cyber security within their operations and responsibilities, and carrying out active and confidential cooperation to ensure continuous improvement of the operations.
Furthermore, cyber security work is carried out on the level of the entire transport system and more widely on the level of Finnish society as a whole. National cyber security programmes and strategies are compiled in the Instructions and the Q&A section page.
In aviation, the development of cyber security is guided by the Cyber Strategy and Action Plan of the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO, and on the EU level, the EU Cybersecurity Strategy, Plan and other theme-related concept papers and roadmaps. These are compiled in the Instructions and the Q&A section page.