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Cyber Tribe: a new collective approach to airport screening equipment

The cyber domain has become the new battlefield of malicious activities. Cyber criminals attack every 39 seconds somewhere in the world. To combat these threats, ACI EUROPE’s member airports, together with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and European regulators, created a list of 18 cybersecurity requirements to help airports to collaborate with vendors and ensure “cybersecurity by design” in security screening equipment. Report by Daiga Dege

“The EU Smart Borders package sets the stage for a new wave of technological innovations in the travel industry”

An interview with Jeff Lennon, Head of Strategic Sales & Global Partnerships, Vision-Box. By Ross Falconer

European border control in Bulgaria: SSARM and secunet will implement the first EES project in Europe

In preparation for the planned European Entry/Exit System (EES), Bulgaria has opted for border control technology from SSARM and secunet. The overall solution will relieve the Bulgarian authorities and compensate the additional workload that will arise in the future from the collection of biometric data at the border.

G4S focused on “inclusive entrepreneurship” and contributing to a safe, secure feeling for passengers and staff

An interview with Ronald Engels, Director, G4S Aviation Security. By Ross Falconer

Screener Training: 3D X-ray CT

Screeners are the first line of defence in the battle to ensure security in aviation. Training screeners to operate efficiently and effectively in 3D improves security and airport operations. Testing quantifies strengths and weaknesses enabling focused learning. Battelle ProDetect^™ CT is an interactive, computer-based training system that features 3D computed tomography (CT) X-ray. By David A. Lieblich