CCX Technologies

Aviation and defense industries are ramping up their cybersecurity to protect their security posture with the increasing adoption of networked and distributed assets. In a highly regulated space where modifying existing infrastructure can have many security implications, CCX Technologies is adopting a multi-layered approach to security, leveraging expert engineering to meet platform onboard security needs and safeguard networks in the air, on land, at sea, or in space.

CCX Technologies provides various systems for onboard platform cybersecurity and avionics radio testing. It addresses the critical need for platform cybersecurity using its proprietary software, SystemX, and hardware systems, primarily comprising the AP-250 and DataPHYs. The unique approach to defending critical systems starts with viewing the aircraft or defense platform as a whole rather than addressing individual components. This perspective allows CCX Technologies to create cohesive cybersecurity solutions that monitor, detect, and act on threats.

Multiple defense mechanisms are leveraged to improve the overall cybersecurity posture. CCX Technologies uses intrusion detection systems and simultaneously analyzes data from various sources. Alerts are generated, and key personnel are notified in real-time, even while the aircraft or platform is in flight.

This ability to control a secure connection to the platform and review live data from the ground is a significant differentiator for CCX Technologies.

Although applying connected options like SATCOM systems can be challenging on the defense side, it opens up immense capabilities on the commercial derivative or commercial aircraft. This enables clients to view precisely what is happening on the platform, live from the ground, no matter where the asset or aircraft is located.

“We have deep cross-maintenance understanding and expertise on how an aircraft works from multiple perspectives, including network, navigation, connectivity, and cybersecurity. We position ourselves as punching significantly above our weight class when developing solutions,” says Chris Bartlett, president of CCX Technologies.

SystemX, CCX Technologies’ flagship product and cyberdefense and security software platform, is designed to protect critical networks and assets, including software, hardware, and services. The persistent monitoring of all data produced by an aircraft or platform enables CCX Technologies to detect and alert any anomalies or cybersecurity events. It also offers a range of network security solutions, including custom intrusion detection systems and a platform data bus that converts data into a standard format for easier analysis.

A distinct advantage of CCX Technologies is its agility as an SME company, enabling it to deliver solutions and services faster than larger multinational defense contractors. Cross-domain expertise in engineering, platform knowledge, and cybersecurity allows it to provide unique solutions that integrate these domains, ensuring total security and defense.

While CCX Technologies has facilitated many success stories, Bartlett stresses confidentiality to avoid promoting vulnerabilities in its clients.

Currently, CCX Technologies is at the forefront of solving the security challenge in aviation and defense. Its unique approach, cross-domain expertise, and agile SME structure enable CCX Technologies to provide comprehensive solutions that integrate engineering, platform knowledge, and cybersecurity to protect the critical aviation and defense sector.