1. Home
  2. News and events
  3. Strengthening Aviation Cybersecurity: Airbus Protect to Deliver Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) Services for Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
On 2026-06-29
Cybersecurity

Strengthening Aviation Cybersecurity: Airbus Protect to Deliver Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) Services for Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

This crucial collaboration is specifically designed to strengthen the airport's cyber resilience, a vital requirement for Germany’s critical national infrastructure by ensuring a secure operating environment for all aviation stakeholders.

Summary

Airbus Protect and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) have signed a strategic agreement to enhance the airport’s digital defence capabilities, providing robust critical infrastructure protection.

This new partnership sees Airbus Protect operating the dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC), delivering advanced managed cybersecurity solutions including real-time monitoring, proactive threat detection, and rapid incident response.

Aviation Cybersecurity for a Major European Transport and Logistics Hub

Cologne/Bonn Airport is one of Germany’s most significant transport and logistics hubs. With around 10 million passengers traveling to over 100 destinations in 2024, more than 100,000 aircraft movements, and approximately 850,000 tons of cargo annually—combined with its role as a vital 24-hour cargo hub—maintaining the highest cybersecurity standards in aviation is essential for continuous and secure operations. By integrating Airbus Protect’s SOC expertise, Cologne Bonn Airport reinforces its commitment to safety and innovation in an increasingly digital world. 

The safety and security of our passengers is always our top priority - not only physically at the airport itself but also within our digital services and systems. By collaborating with Airbus Protect, a recognised and reliable partner, we aim to ensure that the data and journeys of millions of passengers remain optimally protected

Sebastian Müller, Vice President Information Technology, Cologne Bonn Airport
Logo Koln Bonn Airport

Partnering with Cologne Bonn Airport is a significant step forward in safeguarding modern aviation infrastructure. Together, we are combining our expertise to build a more resilient digital environment, ensuring that passenger safety and operational trust remain at the core of tomorrow’s air travel.

Christian von Vietinghoff, Head of Airbus Protect Germany

In the first picture from left to right, Sebastian Müller, Vice President Information Technology Flughafen Köln/Bonn and Christian von Vietinghoff, Head of Airbus Protect Germany. In the second and third picture, Airbus Protect team and Cologne Bonn Airport team.

Want to know more?

Discover our managed security services
  • Share

More on Cybersecurity

The Perimeter Paradox: Airport Supply Chains and the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Cybersecurity

The Perimeter Paradox: Airport Supply Chains and the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

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% [...]

Read more
Beyond the alert: Engineering true resilience through a unified, AI-enhanced SOC Cybersecurity

Beyond the alert: Engineering true resilience through a unified, AI-enhanced SOC

Navigating the modern threat landscape is an ongoing challenge for UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and Government organisations. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and regulations tighten, the limitations of traditional, isolated "black box" monitoring become more apparent. When a complex incident occurs, a flood of automated notifications is rarely enough to ensure continuity; teams [...]

Read more
The human factor in security architecture Cybersecurity

The human factor in security architecture: Designing for usability without compromising security

In cybersecurity, conversations often focus on advanced threats and complex algorithms. Yet, a crucial element is frequently overlooked: the human factor. No matter how robust a security system, its effectiveness depends on how well it works with the people who use it. This highlights a fundamental challenge: designing for usability without compromising security. The inherent […]

Read more