Contents
Preface
Chapter One · Introduction
1.1 Terminology
1.1.1 Examples of Definitions
1.1.2 Other Terminology
1.1.3 The Role of Terminology and Definitions
1.2 Technical Background
1.2.1 Computers
1.2.2 Data, Information and Software
1.2.3 Networks
1.2.4 Peripheral Devices
1.2.5 Cloud Computing
1.3 Distinctions
1.3.1 Cyber Activity and Cyberspace
1.3.1.1 Cyber Activities
1.3.1.2 Cyber Space
1.3.2 Non-Networked Activities
1.3.2.1 Physical Acts Against Infrastructure
1.3.2.2 Harmful Radio Interference and Jamming
1.3.2.3 Spoofing of Navigation and Surveillance Signals
1.3.2.4 Directed Energy
1.4 The Role of Law
1.4.1 Non-Binding Standards
1.4.2 Unauthorised Cyber Activities
1.4.2.1 Preventive Cyber Security Measures
1.4.2.2 Attribution and Liability
1.4.3 Armed Conflict
1.4.4 Information Content, Digital Market and Participation
Chapter Two · Cyber Law and Public International Law
2.1 Sovereignty
2.2 Public International Law Principles applicable to Cyber Activities
2.3 Jurisdiction
2.3.1 Jurisdiction in Cyber Space?
2.3.2 Jurisdiction linked to Cyber Activities
2.4 State Responsibility
2.4.1 Legal Attribution
2.4.2 Factual Attribution of Cyber Activities
2.4.3 Breach of International Obligations
2.5 Criminal Law Treaties
2.6 Armed Conflict
2.6.1 Self-Defence and Armed Attack
2.6.2 Cyber Activities in Armed Conflict
2.6.3 International Humanitarian Law
Chapter Three · Unauthorised Cyber Activities and Cyber Security
3.1 Terminology
3.1.1 Security
3.1.2 Examples of Definitions
3.1.3 Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
3.1.4 Distinctions
3.2 Unauthorised Cyber Activities
3.2.1 Methods and Vulnerabilities
3.2.2 Criminal Cyber Activities
3.3 Unauthorised Actors
3.3.1 Motivation
3.3.2 Sophistication
3.3.3 Attribution
3.4 Cyber Security Measures
3.4.1 Risk Management
3.4.2 Behavioural Measures
3.4.3 Organisational and Operational Measures
3.4.4 Technical Measures
3.5 Mandatory Law and Voluntary Schemes
3.6 Safety Standards versus Security Standards
3.7 Active Measures against Actors of Unauthorised Cyber Activities
3.8 Remarks
Chapter Four · Cyber Activities in the Aviation Sector
4.1 Cyber Security in the Aviation Sector
4.1.1 Technical Background
4.1.1.1 The Role of Communications and Networks
4.1.1.2 Air-Ground Communications
4.1.1.3 Ground-Ground Communications and Networks
4.1.2 Vulnerabilities and Threats
4.1.2.1 Vulnerabilities
4.1.2.2 Threats
4.1.3 Legal Sources and Approaches
4.1.3.1 International Civil Aviation Organisation
4.1.3.2 European Union and European Union Aviation Safety Agency
4.1.3.3 Other Regulations, Standards and Guidance
4.2 Criminal Liability
4.3 Private Liability
4.4 Remarks
Chapter Five · Cyber Activities in the Space Sector
5.1 Cyber and Communication Security in the Space Sector
5.1.1 Technical Background
5.1.2 Vulnerabilities and Threats
5.1.2.1 Vulnerabilities
5.1.2.2 Threats
5.1.3 Legal Sources and Approaches
5.1.3.1 National Legislation, Policy and Guidance
5.1.3.2 European Union
5.1.3.3 Best Practice Guidelines
5.1.3.4 Harmful Radio Interference
5.2 State Responsibility and Liability
5.3 Cyber Infrastructure in Outer Space
5.4 Remarks
Chapter Six · Automation and Artificial Intelligence
6.1 Automation
6.1.1 Concepts and Terminology
6.1.1.1 Automation of Kinetic Functions
6.1.1.2 Automation of Non-Kinetic Functions
6.1.2 Automation in Aviation and Space Operations
6.1.3 Legal Considerations
6.2 Artificial Intelligence
6.2.1 Concepts and Terminology
6.2.2 Artificial Intelligence in Aviation and Space Operations
6.2.3 Legal Considerations
6.2.4 EU Approach to Artificial Intelligence
6.2.4.1 Prohibited AI Practices
6.2.4.2 High-Risk AI Systems
6.2.4.3 Certain AI Systems
6.2.4.4 General Purpose AI Models
6.2.5 EASA Approach to Artificial Intelligence
6.2.6 UN Approach to Artificial Intelligence
6.3 Cyber Nexus of Automation and AI
6.4 Side Note: Legal Personality?
6.5 Remarks
For further reading
Index

A quick introduction to the topic
This English-language publication provides a concise introduction to the interdisciplinary field of cyber law. It explains terminology, defines the legal area and examines cyber law from an international law perspective. It also addresses legal aspects of cyber activities in the aviation and space sectors. Furthermore, it discusses the topics of automation and artificial intelligence.
List of Chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Cyber Law and Public International Law 3. Unauthorised Cyber Activities and Cyber Security 4. Cyber Activities in the Aviation Sector 5. Cyber Activities in the Space Sector 6. Automation and Artificial Intelligence
The book is aimed at students of law, aerospace engineering and computer science.

Stefan Kaiser ist Lehrbeauftragter an der Universität zu Köln und hält u.a. die Vorlesung „Cyberrecht“.