Silicon Bird

The Silicon Bird Platform is a powerful enabler for aviation organizations seeking to achieve and maintain compliance with EASA Part-IS and to implement a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS) that fully covers aircraft systems.

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How the Silicon Bird Platform Supports EASA Part-IS Compliance

EASA Part-IS requires aviation organizations to implement strong information security measures and establish an ISMS that systematically addresses threats to IT and operational technology (OT) systems—including those onboard aircraft. This includes risk identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery, as well as regular updates, access controls, and comprehensive training.

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Silicon Bird Platform addresses the core challenges of EASA Part-IS

Providing Virtualized Access to Aircraft Systems

The platform enables organizations to safely simulate and interact with avionics systems and networks, overcoming the traditional barriers of limited or no access to real aircraft for cybersecurity activities. This is essential for risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and the validation of security controls—key requirements under Part-IS.

Enabling Realistic Risk Assessments and Threat Modeling

With the ability to replicate both modern and legacy aircraft environments, organizations can conduct in-depth risk assessments and threat modeling exercises, as mandated by EASA, to identify and prioritize risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of aircraft systems and data.

Testing and Validating Security Controls

The platform allows for the deployment and evaluation of technical and organizational measures—such as encryption, access controls, and monitoring tools—within a controlled environment. This supports the regular testing and updating of security measures required by Part-IS.

Supporting Incident Detection, Response, and Recovery

Organizations can simulate cyber incidents and rehearse response and recovery procedures on the platform, building operational resilience and ensuring compliance with EASA requirements for incident management and business continuity.

Documenting Compliance and Audit Readiness

All cybersecurity activities performed on the platform can be documented and reported, providing auditable evidence of compliance with EASA Part-IS for both internal and external audits.

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ISMS Implementation for Aircraft

An effective ISMS, as required by EASA Part-IS, must cover the full lifecycle of information security management, including risk assessment, control implementation, monitoring, incident management, and continuous improvement—extending to aircraft systems themselves.

Silicon Bird Platform empowers ISMS implementation

• Allowing organizations to define the scope of their ISMS to include virtualized aircraft assets, processes, and systems.
• Supporting risk identification and assessment through hands-on testing and threat analysis in realistic aircraft environments.
• Enabling the development and validation of mitigation measures, staff training, and compliance monitoring, as required by EASA.
• Facilitating integration of cybersecurity into Safety Management Systems (SMS), aligning with ICAO Annex 19 and EASA frameworks.

Key Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage: Ensure your ISMS extends beyond ground IT to include aircraft systems, as required by EASA Part-IS.
• Operational Efficiency: Conduct assessments, training, and incident response exercises without impacting real aircraft or flight operations.
• Audit-Ready Documentation: Generate clear, repeatable evidence for compliance audits and regulatory reporting.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly test and update your security posture in line with evolving threats and regulatory expectations.

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With the Silicon Bird Platform, aviation organizations can confidently meet and exceed EASA Part-IS requirements, ensuring that their ISMS is both comprehensive and effective—covering the full spectrum of aviation information security, including the aircraft itself.