Digitalisation makes potential entry for hackers easier: Luthria

Cybersecurity within the air cargo industry is a pre-requisite as well as a vital factor, Pradeep Luthria, Senior Partner and Chief Practitioner, Saiber Innovation Technologies, explained. “Both air and sea cargo face cyber threats, but there are some key data security differences between them. Air cargo often carries high-value goods making it an attractive target for cybercriminals. Owing to generic safety norms associated with air travel, the aviation industry has stricter regulations around cybersecurity as against maritime transport. The air cargo industry is digitally transformed than sea cargo sector. Consequently, more digitalization translates to more potential entry points for hackers.