A Cyber Threat Taxonomy and a Viability Analysis for False Injections in the TCAS

Author

John W. Hannah

Date of Award

3-2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Advisor

Robert F. Mills, PHD

Abstract

This thesis provided background information on the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). Additionally, the thesis developed a threat taxonomy for TCAS, resulting in the determination that a false injection attack presents the most comprehensive risk. Moreover, the thesis presents the development of a program to determine what ranges, altitudes, and relative bearings are most vulnerable to a false injection attack. The program includes test for all requirements of a successful false injection. Furthermore, the thesis presents an analysis of results and creates threat maps as situational awareness tools. Lastly, the thesis discusses potential solutions to the false injection attack, covers future work in the areas of TCAS vulnerabilities, and concludes the thesis.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENG-MS-21-M-045

DTIC Accession Number

AD1132461

Recommended Citation

Hannah, John W., "A Cyber Threat Taxonomy and a Viability Analysis for False Injections in the TCAS" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 4900.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/4900