Cybersecurity in the aviation industry: The aviation industry is known for providing one of the safest forms of transport in the world and having a high amount of interconnectivity between its many systems. Air traffic control is a rapidly changing environment that requires a high degree of information integrity and availability. There is separation between the Information Technology and Operational Technology systems. However, as new technologies and further interconnectivity between IT and OT is introduced to air traffic control environments, so too are potential new vulnerabilities that must be identified and mitigated. In this assessment, students will be required to investigate what systems are required by the aviation industry, and in particular air traffic control, what cybersecurity risks these systems face and what controls should be considered when protecting an air traffic control environment. Students should only briefly summarise the systems involved as the focus of the assignment is on cybersecurity risks and controls. Students should discuss both the technical and policy security controls required to mitigate the cybersecurity risks and include justifications for the recommended controls. This will require consideration of various stakeholder perspectives and the regulations that exist in the aviation industry around the world. Students are encouraged to use illustrative real-life examples to substantiate and support recommendations. Privacy concerns are important and they drive some of the requirements for cybersecurity, but the focus in this assessment should be on the cybersecurity issues and how to effectively address them, rather than privacy. This is an academic paper (more like an essay), not a business report. Do not make use of dot points or lists in the paper. Instead discuss and explain the concepts, with supporting evidence from the literature, culminating with your key findings, as part of the discussion and not as an appendix. Your paper will be constructed and submitted individually, and should be 2,500 words (+10%) in length. The 2,500 words is inclusive of all sections except for the abstract, the reference list and any appendices. Please note that appendices may be referred to by the marker, where necessary, however they should not include materials that form a key part of the assessment and should be used sparingly. You will need to concentrate on delivering a mature academic writing style. You can assume the reader has a reasonable level of expertise, but any readings must still be cited. Hence, avoid using lengthy direct quotes to replace your words. Instead use citations to support your words/ideas. All papers require the following clearly marked sections: abstract, introduction, discussion, conclusion and reference list. You do not need to start each section on a new page. A minimum of six references from scholarly books, academic journals or conference proceedings is required for this assessment, however substantially more references are recommended. These references should come from scholarly books, academic journals or conference proceedings only. Supplementary references may be made to reputable sources (e.g. government/independent reports, major vendors' documentation), however these should be used sparingly, with the majority of references being to academic sources.