Aviation Cybersecurity (Distance)

Over the past few years, information on hundreds of millions of aviation customers has been stolen in cyber-attacks. In addition to data breaches, airports and aviation applications have also been targeted in ransomware attacks where information and services are made unavailable until a ransom is paid. Aviation experts have expressed concern over potential vulnerabilities in aviation technologies that communicate information between aircraft and with air traffic control and ground services without any authentication or encryption. This could allow the injection of false messages and ghost aircraft.

Embry-Riddle, an internationally recognized education leader in aviation and cybersecurity, offers the Master of Aviation Cybersecurity (MAC) degree program to both define and lead the field of aviation cybersecurity. The MAC program consists of 30 credit hours and spans the diverse, interconnected aviation ecosystem that includes avionics, in-flight entertainment systems, air traffic management systems, aviation maintenance systems, aviation supply chains, airport operations, and aerospace operations.

Courses are offered fully online and may be taken in any order.

There may be additional academic expenses by this University.