Sec -571 Course Project Phase -1

Table of Contents

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………..…………….……3

Company Overview………………………………………………………………….……………….3

Investigation &Assessment………………………………………………….…………………3

Security Vulnerabilities

Hardware Weakness…….………………………………………………………….………………4

Policy Weakness…………………….………………………………………………………………..5

Introduction

This report deals with a security assessment of Aircraft Solutions (AS). The AS is a well-known equipment and component fabrication company which provides full range designs and implantation solutions to various sectors such as aerospace, defense, commercial and electronics industries. Aircraft Solutions has an excellent set of employees comprising of highly qualified professionals. It owns an enormous production plant which aims to deliver high-quality solutions, fit for the demands from various segments of the industry. The main goal of this paper is to investigate weaknesses present in the operations of Aircraft Solutions when put in a global setting. Along with the exposed vulnerabilities, an analysis of the related threats, concerns and risks will be presented, followed with an analysis of the consequences of the threats presented will be brought to notice.

Company Overview

Aircraft Solutions, headquarters located in San Diego, California develop and fabricate products and services for companies in the electronic, commercial, defense and aerospace industries. Aircraft Solutions has two different divisions, the Commercial Division and the Defense Division. The Commercial Division is located in Chula Vista, CA and the Defense Division is located in Santa Ana, CA. AS company strategy is to offer low cost design and computer aided modeling packages to companies and assists them through the lifecycle of their product in an effort to save money for the consumer while profiting from their business. The company's workforce has a large skill base: design engineers, programmers, machinists, and assembly...