Kathleen Finke, Participant

Kathleen Finke is the manager of Avionics Security Assurance for Astronautics Corporation of America. She leads a team of cybersecurity, systems, and software engineers focused on the cybersecurity of avionics systems, including new projects, regulatory certification, advanced toolsets, and the development of new cybersecurity products. Finke holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and 13 years of professional and leadership experience in the aerospace industry with a focus on avionics development and continued airworthiness. Across her roles at Astronautics Corporation of America, she has contributed to both the FAA Aircraft System Information Security/Protection (ASISP) program and more recently the FAA Cybersecurity Data Science (CSDS) program. Finke is currently working with industry cybersecurity committees, such as Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Cyber Safety Commercial Aviation Team (CSCAT), to support collaboration on definition for a range of topics including supply chain vulnerability and frequently asked Questions (FAQs) for DO-356 implementation.