GIFAS Launches Cyber Boost Program to Enhance Aerospace Cybersecurity

• •GIFAS Cyber Boost aims to enhance cybersecurity for 200 aerospace SMEs by 2027.
• •70% of cyberattacks exploit human vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for improved training.
• •The program includes financial support and structured assessments through the AirCyber framework.

On July 27, 2026, the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) introduced the GIFAS Cyber Boost program, aimed at improving the cybersecurity maturity of SMEs and mid-sized companies within the aerospace and defense supply chain. This initiative is backed by a multi-million-euro investment and seeks to support up to 200 companies by the end of 2027. Olivier Andriès, President of GIFAS, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity as a benchmark for industrial performance. The program will provide structured support, including training, vulnerability assessments, and financial assistance. Key statistics highlight the urgency of the initiative: 70% of cyberattacks exploit human vulnerabilities, and 43% of French SMEs were targeted by cyberattacks in 2024. The program will utilize the AirCyber framework to assess and enhance cyber maturity across participating companies. Approximately 150 GIFAS members and 50 companies from other aerospace clusters will be involved in this initiative.