Safeguarding the Future of Aerospace Cybersecurity
Join the world’s first aerospace cybersecurity research consortium — advancing the protection of aviation space and drone systems through collaboration.AeroSECURE (Aerospace Strategic Exploration of Cybersecurity via University Research & Education) is an Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University initiative that unites industry, government and academia to strengthen the resilience of aerospace systems through research, workforce development and shared infrastructure.
Embry-Riddle's Unique Assets
- Integrated Airport: Live testing for aviation cybersecurity and GPS resilience
- Drone Cage: Safe jamming/spoofing environments for advanced UAV testing
- Wind Tunnels & Simulation Labs: Real-world validation for research models
- Virtual Tower & Digital Twin: Next-generation simulation of aviation networks
Upcoming Events
- Biannual Industry Advisory Board Meetings
- Aerospace Cybersecurity Symposium (Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Campus)
- Workforce Training Series (online and in-person)
Levels
- Premium Members – $100,000: Two full IAB votes; full research access; Embry-Riddle facilities; IP rights; collaboration on research.
- Investing Member – $50,000: One full IAB vote; full research access; Embry-Riddle facilities; IP rights; collaboration on research.
- Participating Member – $25,000: 0.5 IAB vote; access to research, data and educational programs.
All Members Receive:
- Access to anonymized research data and findings
- Invitations to biannual Industry Advisory Board (IAB) meetings
- Opportunities to propose research topics
- Access to specialized training and certificate programs
To join or inquire about AeroSECURE, contact us at 386-226-7303 or corporate.engagement@erau.edu.
Executive Director
Executive Director of CARS and Research Professor
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept
- College of Engineering
Core Research Faculty
Associate Professor, Associate Chair, and Program Coord.
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept
- College of Engineering
Associate Professor
- Management, Marketing and Operations Department
- College of Business
Assistant Professor
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept
- College of Engineering
Assistant Professor
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept
- College of Engineering
Mission
To advance aerospace cybersecurity through collaborative research, education and workforce development, bridging operational and informational technologies.
Vision
A global aerospace ecosystem that is secure, resilient and prepared for the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
Strategic Goals
- Develop and test innovative cybersecurity technologies
- Foster industry-academic collaboration via the NSF IUCRC model
- Deliver evidence-based research and training
- Build a trusted aerospace data-sharing ecosystem
Featured Projects
- Product Assurance in the Age of AI — SAE Edge Publication initiative
- AI-Augmented Air Traffic Management — leveraging LLMs for situational awareness
- GPS Spoofing and EMI Resilience — testing in live airport environments
- Cybersecurity for Drones & VTOLs — ensuring secure autonomous operations
Resources
- Research briefs & anonymized data (for members)
- Training modules and certificates via Embry-Riddle's Worldwide & Online Campus
Anechoic Chamber
The Anechoic Chamber is part of Embry-Riddle’s Wireless Devices and Electromagnetics (WiDE) Laboratory, which advances the state of the art in wireless circuits and antennas (up to mm wave) while educating the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.