The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT (IIoT) is not the only reason for increased demand for safety- and security-related solutions.
Certifying COTS avionics hardware to DAL A is common sense
In this Q&A we discuss the benefits that occur for commercial aircraft from certifying COTS hardware to DO-254 DAL A, its similarities to certifying software to DO-178C, and how it might apply to unmanned aircraft.