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EASA Part 145 Cyber Security Responsibilities – Maintaining Headcount

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February 14, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is considering the development of an EASA Part 145 Information Security Management (Cyber) System to ensure compliance while maintaining the existing headcount. Introduction In an EASA Part 145 organization, where recruitment is constrained, cyber security responsibilities must be managed effectively by leveraging existing resources, optimizing processes, and implementing automation. A typical EASA Part 145 organization with 100 employees can meet cyber security responsibilities under IS.I.OR.240 without additional recruitment by…

Cultural Resistance & Staff Awareness in EASA Part 145 Cybersecurity

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February 14, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) examines key aspects of Cultural Resistance in the implementation of cybersecurity within EASA Part 145 organizations. Introduction – Understanding Cultural Resistance in Cybersecurity One of the biggest challenges in implementing Information & Cyber Security within an EASA Part 145 organization is cultural resistance. Many aviation maintenance personnel, including engineers, technicians, and administrative…

Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 14 February 2025

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February 14, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Korean Airlines Tighten Control Over Battery Banks Onboard Multiple Korean airlines announced new policies for battery banks on board in response to a recent fire that an overheated battery bank in the cabin…

Cybersecurity Reporting Procedure for EASA Part 145 Organizations Purpose

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A laptop displaying a digital cybersecurity framework, symbolizing the structured approach to cybersecurity reporting within EASA Part 145 organizations.

February 13, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers reporting methods and criteria within the EASA Part 145 Information Security Management (Cyber) System while maintaining the existing headcount. To establish a unified procedure for managing cybersecurity-related events, ensuring compliance with EU regulations, and safeguarding aviation safety in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203 and related EASA regulatory frameworks….