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.
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