Effective Aviation Security Requires International Coordination
On June 28, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly announced enhanced security measures for all flights coming into the United States. Calling […] More
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Trump Administration Tightens Aviation Security
The Department of Homeland Security has unveiled new aviation security measures for all international commercial flights bound to the United States, a move that could […] More
The Terrorist Threat to Aviation: Back Again
In March, the Trump Administration imposed a new set of restrictions targeting carry-on luggage arriving on planes from several Muslim-majority countries after intelligence reports indicated […] More
Cipher Brief Expert View: Why Electronics Ban Only In Middle East
New rules go into effect this weekend that restrict electronic items in passenger cabins on U.S.-bound flights. The measures are being taken as a security […] More
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Cipher Brief Expert View: Electronic Ban on Flights Expected
The U.K. has joined the U.S. in restricting electronic devices in carry-on baggage on flights from certain countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and […] More
Bad Guys Aren’t Stupid – They’ll Exploit TSA Cuts
The Trump administration is reportedly eyeing cuts to the Transportation Security Administration and other Department of Homeland Security agencies in an attempt to pay for […] More
Delta's Tech Meltdown & Aviation Security
Delta Airlines on Monday canceled hundreds of flights after a power outage in Atlanta sparked global computer issues for the carrier. The commercial aviation industry […] More
Protecting the Front Side of Airports
The horrific attacks in Brussels and Istanbul are stark reminders that much work must be done to protect the vulnerable front side of airports. It […] More
Flying the Unfriendly Skies: Airline Security
On Thursday, May 19, EgyptAir flight 804 crashed over the Mediterranean Sea, killing all 66 people aboard. Although terrorism is on the list of possible […] More
An Evolving Challenge
Today, commercial aviation is growing at a rapid rate. Unfortunately, commercial aviation is also the primary target of several terrorist groups and other malicious actors […] More
Areas of Vulnerability
Commercial aviation is an industry in which safety and security are paramount. However, as with other critical infrastructure, consumer demand has brought the systems that […] More
Improving Aviation Security
On October 31, 2015, an international charter flight departing from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport disintegrated mid-flight en route to St. Petersburg, Russia, killing all 224 […] More
Enforcing Existing Standards
The loss of the Russian Metrojet aircraft in Egypt last October raised inevitable questions about the security measures in place at Sharm el-Sheikh, and what […] More
Lessons from the Israeli Experience
The Israeli aviation security program is different from all other Aviation Security (AVSEC) programs used today due to the fact that it was created as […] More
How Technology Can Improve Security
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 […] More
Smart Travel
Most national security and intelligence professionals believe the recent terror attacks in Paris were a game changing and defining moment in the world’s war on […] More
Travel Security in the Age of ISIS
The recent terror attacks in Paris and San Bernardino have left the global community shaken. What made these attacks particularly terrifying is that the terrorists […] More
Hotel Security
Chief Security Officer for Hyatt Hotels, Inc., Mark Sanna, discussed with The Cipher Brief how Hyatt secures their hotels around the world, how they respond […] More
Personal Security
Recent security incidents around the world have business and recreational travelers paying more attention to personal security risks. The concept of greater situational awareness continues […] More