As part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s annual Drone Safety Day, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Division of Aviation will host a free webinar focused on cybersecurity best practices for drone operators. . The session schedule is April 29th from 9am to 10amserving stakeholders in the government, nonprofit, business, and recreation sectors.
Register here for this free 1-hour webinar.
This webinar will be led by Noel Zamot, a decorated former Air Force cybersecurity expert and senior advisor to MassDOT Aeronautics. Mr. Zamot, who is also Managing Director of Atabey Group, has extensive experience in autonomous vehicles, AI, and advanced aviation policy and research.
Secretary of Transportation and CEO Monica Tibbits Nutt emphasized the importance of cybersecurity in the current technology landscape, saying, “Safety is a top priority for MassDOT, and we understand the nature of cyber threats. It is extremely important to protect yourself.”
Colleen D'Alessandro, Regional Administrator for the FAA New England Region, emphasized the importance of the webinar, stating, “Cybersecurity is a critical element of drone safety and essential for all drone operators in all sectors.” Ta.
MassDOT Aviation Director Jeff DeCarlo emphasized the urgency of strengthening cybersecurity measures in the aviation industry, stating: Criminals are exploiting rapid technological change, so we all need to know how to implement and update drone safety protocols. ”
As technology advances, cybersecurity threats to aviation are increasing. Zamot explained: “Cybersecurity threats are on the rise due to highly complex systems with advanced tools and adversarial threats. In this webinar, we will introduce a framework to ensure UAS mission success despite adversarial activity. We will discuss.”
Participants can: Register for the webinar here. Additionally, those interested in learning more about the FAA's Drone Safety Day and how to participate in other events can find more information here.
MassDOT Aeronautics is committed to strengthening air transportation in Massachusetts through safety, efficiency, and economic development. The department regulates air traffic, maintains public-use airports, and uses drone technology to support state and local infrastructure projects.
Drone Safety Day is an annual FAA initiative to promote safe drone operations. The campaign highlights the social, economic and safety benefits of responsible drone use through a variety of educational and community-focused events.
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