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Area of Science:

  • Aviation Security
  • Risk Management
  • Human Factors in Security

Background:

  • Aviation security regulations have historically been reactive, leading to predictable systems vulnerable to interference.
  • Standardized security controls, while efficient, can be exploited by adversaries.
  • Proactive strategies are needed to address both external terrorist threats and internal insider threats.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the rationale and implementation of unpredictability in airport security.
  • To understand how varying security controls can enhance aviation security.
  • To investigate the potential of unpredictability in mitigating insider threats.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with European airport security experts.
  • Analyzed the application of unpredictability measures across different airport contexts.

Main Results:

  • Airport stakeholders utilize unpredictability to complement security, counter adversaries, and improve human factors.
  • Unpredictability is applied diversely across locations, authorities, and target groups, but deployment lacks systematic evaluation.
  • Varying security controls can reduce insider knowledge and mitigate insider threats.

Conclusions:

  • Unpredictability is a valuable proactive strategy in aviation security.
  • Further research is needed to evaluate the deterrent effect of unpredictability and optimize its implementation.
  • Systematic evaluation of unpredictable measures is crucial for enhancing airport security against evolving threats.