How Technology Can Improve Security

By Paul Benda

Paul Benda is the Principal and Chief Technology Officer at GSIS, an international security and strategic advisory firm. He formerly served as Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) and as the Department's former Acting Deputy Under Secretary for the of Science and Technology Directorate.

As the former head of research and development for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the individual charged with the design and installation of security systems at the Pentagon, I have spent a lot of time thinking about how technology can improve security.

One of the biggest challenges is developing and implementing an aviation security system that is effective, cost-efficient, can handle large volumes of passengers and cargo without slowing down the pace of commerce, and isn’t viewed as intrusive.  Unfortunately, as every air traveler knows, our current aviation security system is far from perfect.

Access all of The Cipher Brief’s national security-focused expert insight by becoming a Cipher Brief Subscriber+ Member.

Sign Up Log In


Related Articles

Search

Close