EASA Part-IS: Information Security Regulations
EASA Part-IS is the new European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulation for the management of information security risks with a potential impact on aviation safety.
It applies to a wide range of aviation entities, including aircraft operators, maintenance organisation, CAMO organisation, aerodrome operators, design and production organizations, and competent authorities
to protect civil aviation from security threats by requiring organizations to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Scope: Part-IS extends existing safety regulations to cover all digital systems, from traditional IT to operational technologies crucial for aviation safety.
Objective: The primary goal is to establish a structured approach for identifying and managing information security risks, with a focus on detecting, responding to,
and recovering from information security incidents.
Requirements: Organizations must establish, implement, and maintain an ISMS to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their systems and data.
Timeline: Compliance deadline for aerodrome operators and production organisation is October 2025, and for all other organisations, including aircraft operators is February 2026.