The Cyber Risk Landscape of the Global Aviation Industry, 2024

Third-party cyber risk impacts all industries, but some industries are more vulnerable and severely affected due to the nature of their business and larger third-party networks.

SecurityScorecard researchers analyzed cyber risk across the aviation industry, including airlines and the various types of vendors they rely on. To bolster cybersecurity across the aviation industry, this research aims to elevate the priority of cyber risk within the industry’s critical security and safety discourse.

Key findings from the report include:

• The cybersecurity grade of the aviation industry
• How third-party breaches have impacted aviation companies
• How customers contribute to third-party risk