Master of
Aviation Cybersecurity

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.

Highly credentialed faculty in the Department of Aeronautics have years of cybersecurity experience in the aviation industry and government and are experts in the study of identifying, assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks.

Students are taught the fundamentals of the aviation industry, such as the air transport system and aviation maintenance, establishing a strong foundation to understand the aviation ecosystem. Students then learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity and cyber risk management and apply them to identify and mitigate cyber threats in the aviation industry.

Students benefit from the knowledge of fellow classmates, as the majority are fellow working professionals who bring their own experiences to the courses.