Aviation Cybersecurity Trainings
Specialized learning paths for cybersecurity, aviation and executive professionals
Master Aviation Security with Hands-On Practice
The aviation industry faces an urgent and growing need for cybersecurity talent, with a significant skills shortage impacting the aviation sector worldwide. As digital transformation accelerates and cyber threats become more sophisticated, traditional cybersecurity skills alone are not enough — aviation’s unique technologies, regulatory landscape and operational demands require specialized expertise that generalist trainings cannot provide.
Our Cybersecurity Training stands apart as the only program that goes beyond theory and regulatory overviews, delivering real, hands-on experience through our advanced Silicon Bird Platform. This platform enables participants to interact with virtualized avionics systems and networks, simulating real-world scenarios and challenges without risk to actual aircraft or critical infrastructure. Unlike other courses limited to classroom learning, our approach ensures you develop practical skills that are immediately applicable to the aviation environment.
Why Choose our Aviation Cybersecurity Training?
- Bridge the Talent Gap: Address the acute shortage of aviation cybersecurity experts and position yourself or your team at the forefront of a high-demand field.
- Hands-On, Real-World Practice: Gain direct experience with aviation systems and networks using the Silicon Bird Platform. Nno other training offers this level of realism and practical engagement.
- Role-Based Learning Paths: Tailored programs for cybersecurity professionals, aviation engineers, C-level executives and avionics engineers, with training levels from foundational to advanced.
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Learn not just about regulations, but how to assess, defend and secure real aviation assets against today’s threats.
- Immediate Impact: Equip yourself with skills that are directly transferable to operational environments, supporting compliance, resilience and innovation.
Training Paths and Target Audiences
For Cybersecurity Professionals
Who: Penetration testers, SOC analysts, risk managers, incident responders, and IT security staff seeking to specialize in aviation.
What You’ll Learn:
- Introduction to aviation systems and their unique security challenges
- Aircraft and cockpit familiarization
- Aviation technologies, standards, and main avionics systems
- Avionics networks, databuses, and datalinks
- Aviation cybersecurity regulations, threat landscape, and incident response
- Hands-on labs and simulated attacks using the Silicon Bird Platform
Levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
For Aviation Professionals
Who: Pilots, engineers, maintenance staff, and airport operations personnel who need to understand cybersecurity risks and best practices in their operational context.
What You’ll Learn:
- Cybersecurity fundamentals for aviation
- Aircraft systems and cockpit security
- Technical standards and regulatory requirements
- Threat identification and risk management in aviation operations
- Practical exercises on secure operations and incident response
Levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
For C-Level Management
Who: Executives, CISOs, CTOs, and other decision-makers responsible for aviation cybersecurity strategy and governance.
What You’ll Learn:
- The business impact of aviation cyber threats
- Regulatory landscape and compliance strategies
- Building and sustaining a cybersecurity culture in aviation organizations
- Risk management frameworks tailored for aviation
- Crisis management and executive-level incident response
Format: Executive workshops and strategic briefings
For Avionics Engineers
Who: Developers, system architects and engineers designing and maintaining avionics software and digital platforms.
What You’ll Learn:
- Secure software development practices for avionics
- Technical standards (DO-178C, DO-326A, ARINC, etc.)
- Threat modeling and vulnerability management in aviation systems
- Secure integration of new technologies (AI, IoT, cloud)
- Hands-on secure coding and testing using the Silicon Bird Platform
Levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
Core Training Areas
- Introduction to Aviation and Cybersecurity
- General Aircraft and Cockpit Familiarization
- Aviation Technologies and Technical Standards
- Main Avionics Systems (Modern and Legacy)
- Avionics Networks and Databuses
- Aircraft Datalinks and Communications
- Aviation Cybersecurity Regulations and Standards
- Threat Landscape and Risk Management
- Incident Response and Resilience
- Security Awareness and Insider Threats
- Emerging Technologies and Future Challenges
- Capstone: Hands-on Practical Labs and Simulations
Unlock your aviation cybersecurity potential with Silicon Bird — the only training that delivers true operational skills, industry insight and a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving field.