Chris Gorton
- Cyber Security Certification Lead
- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Chris Gorton is a cyber security manager at the UK Civil Aviation Authority; with over a decade of experience helping defence and aerospace organisations navigate the challenges of security. Specialising in risk management and governance, Chris uses that experience to engage with multinational working groups, aerospace industry and UK government.
Prior to joining the UK CAA, Chris served in the Royal Air Force where he was employed in numerous disciplines including aviation security, counterintelligence and information security.
Chris also spent time working in the defence private industry where he began to apply safety case methodology to security use cases, expanding this knowledge into safety critical avionic systems and artificial intelligence.
A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), he is currently studying an MSc in Aviation Safety Management, Risk and Regulation at Cranfield University and is an industrious STEM ambassador.
Sessions
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Cyber threats and security in Avionics and Air to Ground
The aviation industry faces a growing threat of cyberattacks that could compromise the safety and security of flight operations, both in the sky and on the ground, but what are these latest threats? How can aircraft avoid data leaks? GPS spoofing and jamming also pose specific risks to GNSS systems. With the increase in remote centres, how do we secure these developments? In addition to traditional cybersecurity measures, ensuring the integrity and reliability of wireless communications is crucial. Protecting avionics and air-to-ground systems from cyberattacks is vital for maintaining aviation safety.