U.S. aviation systems only partially complete security upgrades

Identity Week
Evie Kim Sing
30 July 2026

A new audit reveals that federal agencies tasked with safeguarding U.S. travel infrastructure against major cyberattacks have only partially implemented critical security upgrades.

Despite sharing responsibility with the Transportation Security Administration to regulate cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, the Federal Aviation Administration has failed to update its surveillance monitoring and identity management systems. The TSA has yet to establish or execute a clear plan to secure passenger-facing equipment and networks, according to the report...

U.S. aviation systems only partially complete security upgrades | Identity Week | 30 July 2026