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Aviation Security

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 [...] More

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Cipher Brief Expert View: Electronic Ban on Flights Expected

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 [...] More

ReportingAmericasNorth AmericaTech/CyberSecurity/Stability
Bad Guys Aren’t Stupid - They’ll Exploit TSA Cuts

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 [...] More

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Delta's Tech Meltdown & Aviation Security

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 [...] More

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Protecting the Front Side of Airports

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

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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 [...] More

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Flying the Unfriendly Skies: Airline Security

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 [...] More

ReportingTech/Cyber

Areas of Vulnerability

Commercial aviation is an industry in which safety and security are paramount. However, as with other critical infrastructure, consumer demand has [...] More

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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, [...] More

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Improving Aviation Security

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. [...] More

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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 [...] More

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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 [...] More

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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 [...] More

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