ARINC 658 : 2017

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.3 Expected Benefits of ATN/IPS
1.4 Document Organization
1.5 Document Development and Objectives
2.0 ATN/IPS OVERVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 ATN/IPS Applications and Services
2.3 Networks
2.4 Candidate Communication Links
3.0 ATN/IPS ARCHITECTURES
3.1 High-Level Requirements and Assumptions
3.2 Integration of ATN/IPS in Avionics Architectures
3.3 Ground Segment Considerations
4.0 ATN/IPS WORK SCOPE CONSIDERATIONS
4.1 Basic Technical Requirements
4.2 Naming and Addressing
4.3 IPS Administration
4.4 Security Roadmap
4.5 Other Considerations
5.0 ATN/IPS STANDARDIZATION ROADMAPS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Regulatory and Certification Considerations
5.3 Standardization Gap Analysis
5.4 Standardization Activity Summary and Recommendations
5.5 ATN/IPS Validation Activities
5.6 Standardization Timing and Coordination
6.0 SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1 Recommendations to the AEEC IPS Subcommittee
6.2 Recommendations to Regulatory Bodies
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT 1 - LIST OF ACRONYMS
ATTACHMENT 2 - GLOSSARY
ATTACHMENT 3 - LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
APPENDICIES
APPENDIX A - NOTIONAL ATN/IPS TIMELINES
APPENDIX B - AVIONICS ARCHITECTURES
APPENDIX C - HIGH-LEVEL RISK ASSESSMENT
AND SECURITY OBJECTIVES
APPENDIX D - STANDARDIZATION GAP ANALYSIS DATA
APPENDIX A - NOTIONAL ATN/IPS TIMELINES
APPENDIX B - AVIONICS ARCHITECTURES
APPENDIX C - HIGH-LEVEL RISK ASSESSMENT
             AND SECURITY OBJECTIVES
APPENDIX D - STANDARDIZATION GAP ANALYSIS DATA

Makes out the expanding role of data communication technology and the evolutionary path forward starting from ACARS protocols, to ATN/OSI protocols, and eventually ATN/IPS protocols using highly secure networks.