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IoT-based airport systems: A unified approach towards establishing trust for high security and integrity of industrial IoT platforms and sensors
Journal of Airport Management,
15
(3),
244-257
(2021)
Abstract
This paper introduces the latest research information on the emerging importance of internet of things (IoT) and edge or fog computing in modern Operational Technology (OT) based airport systems. It cites the novel aspects that arise as they become integral parts of critical systems such as airport; building automation; energy; environmental, physical and perimeter security; passenger processing and other airport systems. IoT-based sensors provide a whole new range of features considerably advanced than those of previous generations of sensors, by capturing and processing data and information at the source. Although the benefits of using IoT-based platforms and edge computing have proven a game changer for airport systems, aspects such as the privacy, security and safety and risk of utilising IoT-based architectures emerged from airport operators, as they were introduced and employed at airport operational environments. It is the aim of this paper to provide readers with the latest research on technologies that address those topics and their importance within an airport business and operational framework. This research has taken place in the context of CHARIOT project under the funding of Horizon programme by a consortium of companies that developed and validated those methods and tools that aim to address the privacy, security and safety aspects of IoT-based airport systems.
Keywords: IoT, edge computing; fog computing; IoT security; IoT Airport systems; CHARIOT
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Author's Biography
Nikos Papagiannopoulos is an expert and a Senior Project Manager in airport information technology (IT) solutions, responsible for many large-scale information management projects with over 20 years of international experience. He is also responsible for many research innovation and digital transformation and IT cloud migration projects at Athens International Airport in the areas of data analytics, data management, information security and privacy, 5G mobile networks, etc. He has a BSc and MSc in Computing Science and Information Management and is a certified PMP, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, ITIL professional and an MBA holder.
Konstantinos Loupos Head of R&D programme, holds an MBA (Hellenic Open University, GR), MSc in Microelectronics Systems Design (University of Southampton, UK) with distinction and MEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (University of Manchester, UK). He has extensive experience in embedded systems and sensors and microelectronics systems, security systems, internet of things (IoT) technologies and cybersecurity. His research interests and activities range in sensors and systems for structural health monitoring (tunnels, structures, bridges, etc.), robotics for civil infrastructure inspection, security systems (sensors and communications), water demand management, monitoring and leakage detection, fibre-optic monitoring systems, wireless sensor networks and communication systems and application-specific embedded systems. Konstantinos has actively and successfully participated in a series (more than 35, in the last 19 years) of European Commission (EC) co-funded projects (FP5, FP6, FP7, H2020, MED, GSRT and others) in the areas of Security, Information Communication Technologies, SME, Nanomaterials and Processes, Cooperation, Mediterranean, Cross-Border-MED and Tansport with significant positions of responsibility (Project Coordinator, Technical Manager, Leader of Development teams, etc.). He has more than 65 publications in conference proceedings, journals and book chapters. He is serving as a formal evaluator (expert) of EC projects in various topics of FP7, H2020, EUKERA/ EUROSTARS and MED programmes. Konstantinos is a certified PMP, Scrum, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) expert (certified DPO), member of EUROPOL EC3 cybersecurity group and European Cybercrime Centre, member of the Secure Platform for Accredited Cybercrime Experts (SPACE), member in the EUROPOL Data Protection Experts Network (EDEN) and active member of the Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation (AIOTI). Currently Konstantinos is involved in several research projects such as: CHARIOT (coordination), ICONET (coordination), ΙΝΤΕRQ (steering committee), PROFILE (ethics expert and DPO) and PILOTING (partner).
Christos Skoufis is a technology professional with more than 15 years of experience in the information technology sector. He has worked with a range of technologies, such as Oracle, Microsoft and IBM and in several types of application such as Web, Windows and mobile. Additionally, he has participated in several government and banking projects as a Project Manager. Currently he is working at eBOS Technologies as a Project Manager of the R&D Department, managing European funding innovation projects (Horizon 2020) with focus in the areas of 5G and advanced wireless technologies, biotechnology, transport and logistics, physical security and cybersecurity and IoT. He has a number of leading roles, such as technical or living lab coordination, quality assurance, innovation and risk assessment and compliance. He is a holder of a BSc degree in Computer Science from the University of Cyprus, with the dissertation subject ‘Facilitating Stroke Management using Modern Information Technology’.
