Cy­ber se­cu­ri­ty for au­tonomous and net­worked sys­tems

Ground-supported augmentation system
Transmission of Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) correction data with post-quantum cryptography encryption via L-band Digital Aeronautical Communication System (LDACS).
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Cyber security is usually understood as the guarantee of the reliability of a system, including security against the influence of targeted interventions. A distinction is made between 'safety' – protection against uncontrolled influences – and 'security' – protection against targeted interventions. In this project, security, as defined here, is the primary aspect.

In the cross-sectoral Cyber-Security for Autonomous and Networked Systems project, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is focusing on two main areas – a secure landing approach system and secure communications procedures for intermodal transport.

The project aims to promote the following specific activities:

Secure landing approach system

  • Development of a cryptographic method that is robust against attacks from quantum computers (post-quantum cryptography)
  • Hardening of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers to enable navigation during jamming or spoofing
  • Designing a secure communications architecture for air transport

Cyber security in intermodal transport

  • Developing a framework for the analysis and categorisation of cyber attackers
  • Securing vulnerable air traffic management system interfaces
  • Protecting critical services from attackers

Cross-sectoral topic

Cy­ber­se­cu­ri­ty

Ap­pro­pri­ate mea­sures for a cy­ber se­cu­ri­ty strat­e­gy in­clude easy-to-han­dle so­lu­tions to pro­tect sys­tems. With its ex­per­tise, DLR can make a sub­stan­tial con­tri­bu­tion to de­vel­op­ing so­lu­tions in the area of cy­ber se­cu­ri­ty.

Participating DLR institutes and facilities

Institute of Communications and Navigation

National Experimental Test Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Contact

Okuary Osechas

German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute of Communications and Navigation
Münchener Straße 20, 82234 Oberpfaffenhofen-Wessling