The Insider Threat: what will it take to be taken seriously?

摘要

Albert Einstein defined insanity as, "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." After more than a decade of layered security enhancements consisting of policies, processes and technology focused on reducing the risk of passengers smuggling explosives or other prohibited items on board, we have largely failed to respond to the most dangerous threat: the insider. Although this is not something unknown to aviation security professionals and airport security authorities, most airport countermeasures have not evolved to respond to the adaptive and intelligent nature of the threat. We know we need 100% and randomised methods of employee screening. Yet, we are still doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results.