Turbulence Ahead: Navigating the Challenges of Aviation Cybersecurity Webinar Discussion
May 12 at 4pm ET
About This Panel & Featured Speakers
FAA reports 2.9 million airline passengers travel through U.S. airports each day. How is the cyber and technology community rising to meet the challenge of rising threats?
Eric Bowerman
AVP Cybersecurity Information Technology Services, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Lucian Niemeyer
CEO of Building Cyber Security
Madison Strong
Information Security Analyst/Cybersecurity Coordinator, Tulsa International Airports Improvement Trust
According to SITA’s 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report, 66% of airlines and 73% of airports identified cybersecurity as one of their top three priorities. The aviation industry’s overall IT spending reached $37 billion for airlines and nearly $9 billion for airports, reflecting a significant commitment to enhancing cybersecurity measures.
Threats to the aviation sector are evolving fast- from operational tech risks to ransomware, nation-state activity, and everything in between. What can we do as a community to shift policy and deliver innovation to strengthen airport infrastructure and cyber resilience?
Join us on May 12 at 4PM ET for an expert-led conversation about the future of aviation cybersecurity. We’ll unpack key insights from the new CSC 2.0 paper, “Turbulence Ahead: Navigating the Challenges of Aviation Cybersecurity,” and dig into what matters most for industry leaders, policymakers, and opportunities for the cybersecurity and technology industry to impact this industry. This Webinar is also a preview of the types of conversations we will have at Defend The Arport Collaborative.
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About Our Speakers
Lucian Niemeyer
Lucian serves as the CEO of Building Cyber Security, a private sector, non-profit organization enhancing global safety through the development of cyber security protections for intelligent technologies, buildings and communities. Over three decades, Lucian has served in the White House, the Pentagon, and in Congress providing budget, policy, and management leadership for U.S. national security programs. The Honorable Niemeyer served as an Assistant Secretary of Defense managing the world’s largest real property portfolio valued at a trillion dollars. Lucian also served in the Office of Management and Budget at the White House overseeing national security, nuclear, and intelligence programs.
Madison Strong
Madison Strong has worked at Tulsa International Airport for 3 years as a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst with expertise in aviation security and federal policy. Ms. Strong specializes in identifying and mitigating cyber risks within the aviation sector and is committed to advancing cybersecurity practices. She has a deep understanding of federal regulations, including TSA guidelines and DHS frameworks, and works closely with government agencies to ensure compliance while strengthening cybersecurity resilience. Ms. Strong has a dual bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and cybersecurity. She is a certified Trusted Agent, Airport Security Coordinator and is pursuing the Certified Member accreditation through AAAE as well as her master’s degree for Cybersecurity Studies at the University of Tulsa. She also holds the title as the Cybersecurity Coordinator through TSA for Tulsa International Airport.
Eric Bowerman
Eric Bowerman is a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer with more than 25 years of experience in Cybersecurity. Eric has excelled working in Healthcare, Manufacturing, Defense, Technology, and Transportation sectors. In his most recent role as a CISO at DFW International Airport, Eric keeps up to date with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, industry best practices, frameworks such as NIST, PCI, SOX and HIPAA, and securing OT/IOT. Eric has successfully led and managed dedicated cybersecurity teams, fostering a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation and has a history of recommending and implementing innovative solutions to enhance the protection of systems and services. Eric holds a Bachelor degree in Management Information Systems and Ethics from Mid-America Christian University, as well as CISSP and CISM professional certifications.
