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Lawrence Marsala is a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in embedded hardware, firmware, and cybersecurity design. He currently serves as a Senior Principal Engineer in Product Cybersecurity Systems at BAE Systems Controls & Avionic Solutions (CAS). His specialty is in applying cryptographic solutions and adversarial analysis at the nation-state level to secure aviation, mission, engine (FADEC), and flight control systems. Lawrence holds an active Secret Security Clearance and has a strong background in cybersecurity Threat & risk analysis, system architecture, key management, and PKI strategies for commercial and military aviation products.
Lawrence has contributed to groundbreaking innovations throughout his career, including patent-pending ephemeral key management systems and novel cryptographic methodologies. His expertise spans leading-edge technologies such as Cybersecurity Risk analysis (DO-356A and CSEIG), model-based system engineering (MBSE), and designing cyber-resilient architectures to enhance mission assurance/survivability.
An award-winning cybersecurity architect, Lawrence's dedication to advancing aviation cybersecurity has made him a trusted leader in the field. With a passion for fostering cyber resilience and a proven track record of success, he continues to drive secure solutions for some of the industry's most challenging problems.
