Cybersecurity What is Velociraptor? Velociraptor is an open source digital forensic and incident response tool that supports several deployment models depending on the investigation scenario. While the most common approach is the client-server model, where agents are deployed on endpoints and communicate with a central server, Velociraptor can also operate through offline collectors or virtual clients [...]
Cybersecurity The digitalisation of production continues to advance, but with increased connectivity comes a growing attack surface. At it-sa in Nuremberg on 28 October 2026, we will be demonstrating why a complete asset inventory is no longer just a 'nice-to-have' and how you can achieve visibility without putting your production at risk. Anyone who lacks detailed [...]
Cybersecurity Intrusion Context Last month, Airbus Protect’s CSIRT responded to an intrusion targeting a vulnerable, internet-facing Windows Server. What began as typical automated scanning quickly transitioned into a targeted attack utilising tools such as SQLMap and vulnerability scanners. By leveraging a flurry of SQL injection attacks, the threat actor successfully enabled xp_cmdshell which facilitated remote code [...]
If you want peace, prepare for war The Romans had a saying: if you want peace, prepare for war (Si vis pacem, para bellum). That is precisely why, in the face of current threats, the EU must demonstrate that it is capable of defending itself—and this necessity has recently been confirmed at the political level. [...]
“Data Transfer” or the Risk of Digital Exile In a world where data has become the central strategic asset for societal prosperity and economic competitiveness, a fundamental question arises: who truly holds the keys to our digital future? For a long time, data utility was prioritised at the cost of data control. Today, hosting sensitive [...]
Cybersecurity Regulations for Airports The legislative progression of the UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill represents an aggressive modernisation of the ageing Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018. For airport operators, this legislation fundamentally alters the boundaries of legal accountability. While the enforcement mechanisms, with fines capped at the greater of £17 million or 4% [...]
