Operation Safeflight Washington D.C. | October 9th, 2025

A Global Conference on Aviation Cyber Security​. Co-Chaired by Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University, CEO, Brooks Consulting International, and Skytop Contributing Author

8:00-9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast

9:00-9:30 | Opening Remarks
Across the Threat Landscape: Why Aviation is a Growing Target for Cyber Crime
Conference Co-Chair:
Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University, CEO, Brooks Consulting International, and Skytop Contributing Author

9:30-9:50 | Opening Presentation

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9:50-10:30 | Fireside Chat
Cyber Aviation Vulnerabilities: Next Gen Terrorists and Their Cyber Powers
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Michael D’Andrea, Director, CIA Counterterrorism Center (retired), and Director, CIA Iran Mission Center (retired)

10:30-10:50 | Interview
Regulatory Action: Update on Breach Detention and Prevention
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10:50-11:05 | Networking Break

11:05- 11:40 | Panel Discussion

Ransomware and Terrorism: Top Threats and How to Manage Them
Moderator:
Larry Clinton, President, Internet Security Alliance and Skytop Contributing Author
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11:40-12:15 | Panel Discussion
Cyberjacking: Technologies to Watch and Defend Against 
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12:15-12:35 PM | Interview
Data Theft: The Role of Human Error in Giving Hackers Access
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12:35-1:35 | Networking Lunch

1:35-2:05 | Panel Discussion
Security Checks: Taking Off Belts and Shoes Manages More than Physical Threats
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2:05-2:40 | Panel Discussion
Law Enforcement and Intelligence: New Threats, New Tools to Fight Them 
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2:40-3:15 | Panel Discussion
Costly Delays: Trends in Cyber Attacks on Airport Logistical Operations
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3:15-3:30 | Networking Break

3:30-3:50 | Interview
Labor Relations:  Working with Unions and Associations for Maximum Alignment
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3:50-4:25 | Panel Discussion
Air Traffic Control:  Breaches that Jam Systems Nationwide and Internationally
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4:25-4:55 | Closing Keynote Presentation
Outlook for Aviation Cyber Security: What Challenges Lie Ahead
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4:55-6:00 | Networking Reception