After writing my paper, the development of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner networking security system proved to be more advanced than what many had initially anticipated. Before the aircraft is considered fit and viable for any flights, several tests are implemented. When the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is satisfied with the result they issue the aircraft a special certification as a sign that it’s legally allowed to proceed with transporting passengers. A lot of concerns have been raised about passengers and the aircraft operational activities using the same networking system, however Boeing has ensured analysts and concerned consumers that the adequate safety measures have been adhered to and the benefits in the long run are a win-win
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Boeing states that all their major cabin features are tested to make sure that they do not hinder the in-flight entertainment. However this does not take away the fact that with the advancement of technology, it is possible for hackers to get into the system and take control of the planes operations. The Dreamliner operates on a fiber optic data bus for networking which is connected on the same system as the aircrafts control, navigation, and communication system. With as many as 300 passengers, with access to whatever social media or web browser their on, the networking system is prone to unknown sources of corruption and possible viruses for they cannot control what one chooses to surf on the …show more content…
M, Loveless (2007) a networking security analyst, states his concerning by saying, “This isn’t a desktop computer. It’s controlling the system that are keeping people from plunging to their deaths. So I hope they are really thinking about how to get this right”. Some experts have even gone as far as trying to advise the airline on how to adjust some of their systems functions, such as K, Zetter (2015) in a an article were she stated the following, “A better design is to gap critical systems from non-critical ones – that is to physically separate the networks so that a hacker on the plane cant bridge from one to the other”. Which I must say is a valid point, due to the fact that terrorism is becoming a daily reality all over the world and these people will go to any lengths to make a the point that they believe in, regardless of the lives
Boeing states that all their major cabin features are tested to make sure that they do not hinder the in-flight entertainment. However this does not take away the fact that with the advancement of technology, it is possible for hackers to get into the system and take control of the planes operations. The Dreamliner operates on a fiber optic data bus for networking which is connected on the same system as the aircrafts control, navigation, and communication system. With as many as 300 passengers, with access to whatever social media or web browser their on, the networking system is prone to unknown sources of corruption and possible viruses for they cannot control what one chooses to surf on the …show more content…
M, Loveless (2007) a networking security analyst, states his concerning by saying, “This isn’t a desktop computer. It’s controlling the system that are keeping people from plunging to their deaths. So I hope they are really thinking about how to get this right”. Some experts have even gone as far as trying to advise the airline on how to adjust some of their systems functions, such as K, Zetter (2015) in a an article were she stated the following, “A better design is to gap critical systems from non-critical ones – that is to physically separate the networks so that a hacker on the plane cant bridge from one to the other”. Which I must say is a valid point, due to the fact that terrorism is becoming a daily reality all over the world and these people will go to any lengths to make a the point that they believe in, regardless of the lives