Since 2001, the United States has created or reorganized more than two counterterrorism
organizations for every apprehension it has made of Islamists apparently planning to commit …

Abstract The Technology Roadmap 2013 developed by the International Air Transport
Association envisions the option of flying without an undercarriage to be in operation by …

This paper assesses the risks and cost-effectiveness of measures designed to further protect
airport terminals and associated facilities such as car parks from terrorist attack in the US …

Background Red Teaming is widely used to discover vulnerabilities, test defensive
measures, and anticipate emerging but novel threats. It has rarely been conducted both …

The increasing number of air travelers each year presents a challenge as many airports are
near their capacity in terms of resources and space for passenger screening. Fortunately …

Officials serving the public are tasked at the most fundamental level to spend funds in a
manner that most effectively and efficiently keeps people safe. To do otherwise is …

Recent events have highlighted the vulnerabilities of airports and aircraft to terrorist attack,
and has led to an increased police presence at many airports. Airport policing is designed to …

Abstract The Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program allows airline
passengers assessed as low risk to be directed to faster screening lanes. The paper …

The paper will assess terrorist threats to new and existing bridges and the cost-effectiveness
of protective counter-terrorism measures. This analysis will consider threat likelihood, cost of …

A systems reliability analysis is developed that includes 18 layers of security that might
disrupt a terrorist organisation undeterred and intent on downing an airliner with a …