Introduction
An essential component of aviation is security screening and inspection. It is essential for ensuring the safety of airports and aircraft. Transportation Security has a set of norms and regulations for vetting and screening travelers. Since the agency was established in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, security screening and inspection for air travel have changed, moving away from a one-size-fits-all security approach and toward a more risk-based, intelligence-driven approach. Through the TSA pre-check, this procedure is intended to accelerate screening for dependable travelers, freeing up security checkpoint agents to concentrate on high-risk and unfamiliar passengers. When we have to wait in those enormous lines, there are instances when we find the procedure revolting. Others might disagree and argue that it does not take all that to just board an aircraft, but at the end of the day, we all want to be safe and recognize that these are the steps we must follow to board an airplane.
Security screening and inspection as also been imposed on the employees working in the airports since they pose a great danger and threat to aviation security (Wallace & Loffi, 2014). The insider threat to aviation is a very real and present danger. There have been several high-profile cases in recent years where employees of airlines or airports have been involved in terrorist attacks or other serious security breaches. This has led to a heightened focus on screening and inspecting employees who work in the aviation industry. The insider threat to aviation is a serious concern for many reasons. First, employees have access to sensitive areas and equipment that could be used to harm passengers or the aircraft itself. There have been several occasions where employees have been able to bypass security screenings and inspections, which has led to several serious incidents. Second, employees may have personal or financial motivations to commit acts of violence or sabotage. Finally, employees may be recruited by terrorist organizations or other criminal groups.
According to Greco (2017), the insider threat to aviation is a serious problem that the aviation industry has largely ignored. There are several reasons for this, including that it is difficult to screen for and detect insider threats and that the industry has been focused on other threats, such as terrorism. First, it is not easy to screen all employees who have access to secure areas of an airport. Second, even when an employee is screened, it is difficult to detect all potential threats. Third, some employees may bypass security screening using badges to access secure areas. Finally, even when an employee is screened and found to be a potential threat, it is difficult to prevent them from accessing secure areas. However, the insider threat is a real and growing problem, and the aviation industry needs to take steps to mitigate it.
Conclusion
The best way to combat insider threats is through various measures, including background checks, random inspections, improving airport security, and a culture of security and vigilance (Greco, 2017). Background checks can help to identify potential risks, but they are not foolproof. Random inspections can help catch people trying to smuggle something onto an aircraft, but they are not always effective. The most important measure is a culture of security and vigilance, where everyone is looking for suspicious activity.
References
Greco, J. P. (2017). Insider Threat: The Unseen Dangers Posed by Badged Airport Employees and How to Mitigate Them. J. Air L. & Com., 82, 717.
Wallace, R. J., & Loffi, J. M. (2014). The unmitigated insider threat to aviation (Part 2): an analysis of countermeasures. Journal of Transportation Security, 7(4), 307–331.
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