DO-326A – Airworthiness Security Process Specification Essentials Training by Tonex
This comprehensive training is designed to provide professionals with a deep understanding of DO-326A, the cornerstone standard for airworthiness security in civil aviation. The course explores the structure, intent, and practical application of DO-326A, equipping participants to navigate the complexities of securing airborne systems throughout the aircraft lifecycle. A strong emphasis is placed on the security-by-design approach, compliance obligations, and the connection between safety and security in aviation systems. This training also highlights the crucial impact of DO-326A compliance on cybersecurity—especially in safeguarding aircraft systems against evolving cyber threats and maintaining operational resilience in a connected aviation ecosystem.
Audience:
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Avionics Engineers
- Aerospace Program Managers
- Compliance and Regulatory Officers
- Safety and Security Analysts
- System Architects and Designers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core principles of DO-326A
- Identify the relationship between safety and security
- Apply the airworthiness security lifecycle
- Align system design with DO-326A requirements
- Implement secure system development strategies
- Ensure compliance and certification readiness
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to DO-326A
- Purpose and scope of DO-326A
- Regulatory drivers and mandates
- Historical context and evolution
- Importance in aviation cybersecurity
- Alignment with other standards (ED-202A, etc.)
- Overview of airworthiness security needs
Module 2: Airworthiness Security Concepts
- Security-by-design principles
- Threat and risk-based approach
- Interactions between safety and security
- System security boundaries
- Security objectives in airborne systems
- Principles of secure integration
Module 3: Security Risk Assessment
- Identifying critical assets
- Threat modeling in aviation
- Assessing likelihood and impact
- Risk categorization and prioritization
- Security Level (SL) definitions
- Risk treatment and mitigation
Module 4: Lifecycle Security Activities
- Security in system requirements
- Security considerations in design
- Verification and validation touchpoints
- Change management and version control
- Maintenance and post-deployment updates
- Traceability across lifecycle stages
Module 5: Compliance and Certification
- Certification pathways and authorities
- Required documentation for audit
- Gaps between security and safety approval
- Regulatory interpretation challenges
- Building a certification roadmap
- Stakeholder roles and responsibilities
Module 6: Best Practices and Challenges
- Integrating security into development workflows
- Collaborating across teams effectively
- Managing evolving threat environments
- Avoiding common implementation pitfalls
- Ensuring continuous compliance readiness
- Lessons learned from real-world cases
Secure your place in the aviation industry’s future. Enroll in the DO-326A Airworthiness Security Process Specification Essentials Training by Tonex and gain the expertise to lead secure, compliant, and resilient airborne system designs. Empower your team with actionable insights and prepare for tomorrow’s aviation security challenges today.