The Nightmare Scenario – the Insider Threat

The Nightmare Scenario – the Insider Threat

The recent report of an American Airlines employee sabotaging a flight in order to obtain more overtime represents the biggest threat to commercial aviation. Not only do you have an employee with access to an airport, but also to an airliner, with a legitimate reason...
I Was There, At The Edge Of My Own Moment

I Was There, At The Edge Of My Own Moment

As we approach the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, many of us forget that there is an entire generation out there to which 9/11 is merely a historical event, much like Pearl Harbor was to our generation of boomers and genx’rs. My daughter,...
What Should TSA Funding Include in 2020?

What Should TSA Funding Include in 2020?

The U.S. Administration’s budget request for TSA Fiscal Year 2020 continues to be debated. At first glance, I do not like that agencies like the US Coast Guard and cybersecurity defense are getting less funding and focus. I believe cyber is the largest vulnerability...