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Securing the Skies: The Cybersecurity Challenges of Advanced Air Mobility

Thursday, October 30, 2025
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM CT
Location: Volunteer B
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    Co-Speaker(s)

  • Nathan Sweaney, CISSP

    Cyber Innovation Advisor
    Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute / University of Tulsa, United States

  • David Keely

    Interim Executive Director
    University of Tulsa, United States

As uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) become increasingly integrated into critical industries, the need for robust cybersecurity measures grows exponentially. This session explores the challenges in assessing UAS security, autonomy in next-gen drones, and the public-private partnerships that are working together to solve this problem. Industry efforts to standardize Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) are set to revolutionize transportation with drone taxis, cargo drones, and smart aerial networks, but success hinges on securing these autonomous systems against cyber threats. Attendees will gain insights into real-world threats, cutting-edge security research, and how these advancements will reshape cybersecurity for aerospace, critical infrastructure, and beyond.

Learning Objectives:

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the top cybersecurity threats facing uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to explain current security assessment challenges for UAS and understand how they differ from traditional cybersecurity testing approaches.
  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to explain the value of public-private partnerships, regulatory bodies, and industry initiatives—such as SAFE-T and Green-UAS—in shaping the future of UAS security.