Francois Lavaste, Airbus Defence and Space’s new head of cybersecurity. Photo: Airbus Defence and Space

[Via Satellite 07-23-2015] Airbus Defence and Space has appointed François Lavaste, the current head of Arkoon Netasq, as its new head of cybersecurity, effective Aug. 1, 2015.

Lavaste has more than 20 years of experience in the IT security business after occupying different positions in technology companies. He replaces Jean-Michel Orozco, who will assume a new position within the Airbus Group.