internet security

The case study this week will look at the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and its challenges proving a secure network. Of interest is the In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system on the aircraft which is connected to the same network as the navigation and control systems. Let’s first look at the IFE testing process:

Pushing 787 in-flight entertainment systems to the limit (Links to an external site.)
[(2:28) Video Transcript]

In addition to the on-board IFE passengers also carry with them an array of personal electronics: smart phones, tablets, laptops, iPods, etc. So today’s traveler is literally using electronics almost from gate to gate.

For more on IFE, listen to the 7th episode of this Podcast (Links to an external site.) [About the Podcast (Links to an external site.)].

For discussion, noting the extent to which we are connected to the internet, at home, while in class, even in flight, what is your approach to protecting your privacy when online? What measures do you take to safeguard your computer and other devices? And at home, detail and explain what router security settings you chose to apply.