Cyviation

Cyviation is a cybersecurity company focused exclusively on the aviation sector, providing proactive intelligence and monitoring solutions for commercial airlines and business aviation. The company identifies and addresses cyber threats related to aircraft communication systems and vulnerabilities, both in-flight and on the ground. Cyviation leverages the heritage and experience of IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) and maintains access to critical aircraft data to support its cybersecurity research and product development. The company operates a hybrid research lab that simulates a Boeing 767 environment, combining physical devices with digitally simulated components to study and test aviation-specific attack scenarios. The research team includes cyber researchers, active commercial pilots, avionic engineers, and maintenance personnel. Key areas of focus include: - Identifying vulnerabilities in aircraft subsystems and communication systems - Mapping threats related to aircraft, passengers, aircrew, airlines, and ATC communications - Simulating cyber attacks in certified simulator software for real-life pilot and aircrew training scenarios - Supporting compliance with emerging aviation cybersecurity regulations (e.g., TSA, EASA) - Coordinated disclosure of zero-day vulnerabilities and high-risk threats The company has also disclosed critical security flaws in UAV and drone software. Cyviation collaborates with industry partners including Boeing, and has established a US office in New York. It participates in industry consortiums and promotes cyber awareness and training within the aviation sector. The company follows a white hat research policy, explicitly prohibiting penetration testing services or tools for external parties.