Richard Duncan, Assistant General Manager, Public Safety and Security, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, USA
Speaker Biograghy:
Richard has executive management responsibility for airport law enforcement, life and fire safety, security, emergency preparedness and response, and the Airport Communications Center at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. He is also certified in Homeland Security by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security. He earned a BA in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida, and an MSc in Education from the University of Southern California. He is an active member of the American Association of Airport Executives, ASIS International and Airports Council International. Currently he is serving as Chairman of the Airports Council International World Security Standing Committee.
Day 1 - 14 March
Session:
Aviation Security, Border Control & Facilitation
16:30 - 17:15
- Panel Discussion: From information to action – emerging technologies creating actionable intelligence
Synopsis: Threats to aviation are continuous and increasingly complex. Emerging technology enhances an airport's abilities to understand threats, manage resources and monitor operational tempo. These domain awareness technologies can make security more efficient and effective, as well as reducing cost. Multi-disciplinary information systems provide valuable data that can be leveraged for process improvements in a range of security and non-security systems. From video surveillance systems, to social media monitoring, to sensor data from the Internet of Things, airports are presented with a sea of information. This session will examine use of emerging technology and platforms for converting information to actionable intelligence.
Audience will learn:
- Participants will understand the nature of the changing threat and the need for emerging technology
- Participants will understand emerging technology trends in video surveillance; social, location and mobile technologies; and the Internet of Things
- Participants will understand that emerging technology for domain awareness programmes can drive security efficiency and effectiveness as well as cost reductions
- Participants will learn how emerging technology for domain awareness can impact a range of diverse airport processes and functions
Day 1 - 14 March
Session:
Aviation Security, Border Control & Facilitation
09:40 - 10:10
- The insider threat has no boundaries
Synopsis: This presentation will examine the insider threat, its root cause and methods for reducing its impact on the organisation. Based on recent events, the aviation industry is not immune to the insider threat. The insider threat may engage in theft, violence, sabotage or diversion of goods or services. Their actions may harm the organisation and ultimately impact the global economy. Additionally, the failure of co-workers to report changes in co-workers’ behaviour may further impact the organisation's ability to quickly recover from an insider threat attack. As a security practitioner, one must ensure that the workforce is trained to identify potential insider threat opportunities, report unusual behaviours and comply with company policies and procedures while executing their normal duties.
Audience will learn:
- The insider threat is difficult to define and detect within an organisation
- The potential damage to an organisation's brand and/or financial position
- What an organisation can do to protect itself and reduce its liability from insider threats while creating a positive security awareness environment