Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration

Webinar

Public Briefing: Looking Ahead at the Cybersecurity Workforce at the Federal Aviation Administration

June 23, 2021

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)

Past

Materials

Briefing Slides

About

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for providing the “safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.” Over the past decade, it has overseen significant upgrades to the technology used to manage aviation operations to increase the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS). Though necessary to regular operations, these modern computing and communications systems provide a greater attack surface for criminals, terrorists, or nation-states to exploit and thereby increase the potential for cybersecurity threats to the NAS and its constituents. The future safety and security of air travel will rely in part, on the ability of the FAA to build a workforce capable of addressing the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape. It also depends on the FAA’s workforce having sufficient diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Such diversity is critical in analyzing cybersecurity problems and widely understood to be a “functional imperative” for effective cybersecurity programs.

Looking Ahead at the Cybersecurity Workforce at the Federal Aviation Administration(2021) reviews the FAA’s current strategy for meeting these challenges and recommends ways to strengthen their cybersecurity workforce. The report identifies key challenges and opportunities to ensure that the FAA’s cybersecurity workforce in the future continues to support the agency’s missions and provide for safe and efficient air travel.

Members of the report’s authoring committee presented an overview of the study process and discussed the report’s findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Adam Jones

(202) 334-3481
AJones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration Meeting 4

July 29 - 30, 2020

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

In the open sessions, the committee will continue to gather information related to their charge. In the closed sessions, the commitee will discuss the report and plans for future meetings.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Tonya Smith Jackson, Diana Burley, Michael Coovert, Robert Gutzwiller, Rodney Adkins, Nan Shellabarger, Jandria Alexander, Eric Grosse, Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, Marilyn Barrios, and Charles Blauner.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The following were discussed in closed session: general updates on the committee, future site visits, debrief of meeting, and a discussion of the report and future meetings.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 04, 2020

Contact

Adam Jones

(202) 334-3481
AJones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration Report Discussion

January 20, 2021

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (EST)

Past

About

The committee will meet to discuss a revised version of the report's summary including revisions for key findings, recommendations, and conclusions.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eric Grosse, Diana Burley, Katya Le Blanc, Robert Gutzwiller

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Language of specific findings and recommendations were discussed by staff and committee members present.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 22, 2021

Contact

Adam Jones

(202) 334-3481
AJones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration - Full Report and Summary Discussion

December 16, 2020

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (EST)

Past

About

The committee on the Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration will be meeting in closed session to discuss the progress of the report and reach consensus before sending the report to review.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Tonya Smith-Jackson, Diana Burley, Michael Coovert, Robert Gutzwiller, Katya Le Blanc, Nan Shellabarger, Eric Grosse, Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, Charles Blauner

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

A thorough discussion of the reports findings, conclusions, and recommendations was held with the committee as they continue to refine these for the report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 04, 2021

Contact

Adam Jones

(202) 334-3481
AJones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration Closed Report Meeting

November 23, 2020

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Committee will meet to discuss chapters of the report and finalize current drafts before moving to review.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Adam Jones

(202) 334-3481
AJones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration Committee Meeting 6

November 9 - 10, 2020

Past

About

In this closed meeting, the Committee on Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration will finalize the report and come to a consensus on findings and recommendations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nan Shellabarger, Eric Gross, Charles Blauner, Tanya Smith-Jackson, Diana Burley, Katya Le Blanc, Rodney Adkins

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report progress, timeline to review.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 17, 2020

Contact

Adam Jones

(202) 334-3481
AJones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration Committee Meeting 5

September 15 - 16, 2020

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

In this meeting, the Committee on Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration will obtain data-gathering briefings related to their charge and discuss progress on report writing.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Tonya Smith-Jackson, Diana Burley, Michael Coovert, Robert Gutzwiller, Katya Le Blanc, Nan Shellabarger, Eric Grosse, and Charles Blauner.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed the writing of the report, potential questions for the sponsor, and future dates of meetings.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2020

Contact

Adam Jones

(202) 334-3481
AJones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration Committee Meeting 3

June 29 - 30, 2020

Past

Materials

About

In this meeting, the Committee on Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration will obtain data-gathering briefings related to their charge, determine topics and speakers for future meetings, identify locations for any individual site visits, and discuss progress on report writing.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Tonya Smith Jackson, Diana Burley, Michael Coovert, Robert Gutzwiller, Rodney Adkins, Katya Le Blanc, Nan Shellabarger, Jandria Alexander, Eric Grosse, Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, Marilyn Barrios, and Charles Blauner.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The following were discussed in closed session with the committee: general committee updates, debrief of present meeting, as well as the report and future meetings.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 04, 2020

Contact

Adam Jones

(202) 334-3481
Akjones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration: Committee Meeting 2

April 22 - 23, 2020

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

Materials

About

In this meeting, the Committee on Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration will obtain data-gathering briefings related to their charge, determine topics and speakers for future meetings, and discuss progress on report writing.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Tonya Smith Jackson, Diana Burley, Michael Coovert, Robert Gutzwiller, Rodney Adkins, Katya Le Blanc, Nan Shellabarger, Jandria Alexander, Eric Grosse, Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, Marilyn Barrios, and Charles Blauner.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The following were discussed in closed session: general committee updates, meeting debrief, direction of report and future meetings.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 04, 2020

Contact

Adam Jones

(202) 334-3481
AJones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration Meeting 1

February 19 - 20, 2020

Past

Materials

About

Conduct committee formation and member orientation to include the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine organization, procedures, and expectations of the National Academies study committees

Obtain consensus understanding, in consultation with the sponsor, on the study scope

Agree upon and baseline project plan, approach, and initial report outline

Review topics and speakers for remaining meetings

Obtain initial briefings containing information relevant to study issues

Assign members to writing and fact-finding teams

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Adkins, Rodney
Alexander, Jandria
Barrios, Marilyn
Burley, Diana
Coovert, Michael
Grosse, Eric
Le Blanc, Katya
Shallebarger, Nan
Smith-Jackson, Tonya
Endicott-Popovsky, Barbara (Via Zoom)
Gutzwiller, Robert (Via Zoom)

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Conducted committee formation and member orientation to include the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine organization, procedures, and expectations of the National Academies study committees
Agreed upon a baseline project plan, approach, and initial report outline
Reviewed topics and suggested speakers for future meetings
Assigned members to writing teams

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 02, 2025

Contact

Adam Jones

(202) 334-3481
AJones@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Log In

Sign in to access your saved publications, downloads, and email preferences.

Former MyNAP users: You'll need to reset your password on your first login to MyAcademies. Click "Forgot password" below to receive a reset link via email. Having trouble? Visit our FAQ page to contact support.

Members of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, or National Academy of Medicine should log in through their respective Academy portals.

Email (required)
Password (required)

Don't have an account?

Register

Email (required)
New password (required)
Retype password (required) Password must be at least 8 characters
I accept the terms of use
terms of use

Thank You

Thank you for creating a MyAcademies account!

Enjoy free access to thousands of National Academies' publications, a 10% discount off every purchase, and build your personal library.

Forgot Password

Enter the email address for your MyAcademies (formerly MyNAP) account to receive password reset instructions.

Reset Requested

We sent password reset instructions to your email . Follow the link in that email to create a new password. Didn't receive it? Check your spam folder or contact us for assistance.

Reset Password

New password (required)
Retype password (required) Password must be at least 8 characters

Reset Password

Your password has been reset.

Log In

Verify email

Verify Your Email Address

We sent a verification link to your email. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) and follow the link to verify your email address. If you did not receive the email, you can request a new verification link below

Subscribe

First Name
Last Name
Email (required)
I agree to receive emails from the National Academies (required)

We respect your privacy and will never share your information.

My Academies

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration

Dropdown items

Public Briefing: Looking Ahead at the Cybersecurity Workforce at the Federal Aviation Administration