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Zusatztext Elias is uniquely qualified to write this text. ? Lessons learned in this book will help in any security program.- Derek Knights! CPP! PCI in Security Management"To date I have read no better executive-level examination of asymmetric! home-grown! and insider terrorist threats."-General Aviation Security Magazine Informationen zum Autor Bart Elias is a specialist in aviation policy for the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) in Washington, DC. Klappentext Beginning with a historical backdrop describing the dawn of the age of global terrorism in the 1960s and continuing up until the present time, this volume demonstrates the broad social and political context underlying the aviation security system that was in place on September 11th and the system that has evolved in response to the 9/11 attacks. Examining ongoing threats and vulnerabilities, the book describes how they have come to shape U.S. policy and strategy. Topics discussed include legislation, intelligence gathering, best practices for risk management, in-flight security measures, and passenger, baggage, and employee screening methods. Zusammenfassung Beginning with a historical backdrop describing the dawn of the age of global terrorism in the 1960s and continuing up until the present time, this title demonstrates the broad social and political context underlying the aviation security system that was in place on September 11th and the system that has evolved in response to the 9/11 attacks. Inhaltsverzeichnis Pre-9/11 Threats to Aviation Security and the U.S. Policy Response. The 9/11 Attacks and the Ensuing Policy Debate. Policy Refinement in Response to the Evolving Terrorist Threat. The U.S. Strategy for Combatting Terror Threats to the Aviation Domain. Evaluating and Managing Security Risks. Exploiting Intelligence and Counterterrorism Information. Passenger and Baggage Screening. Airline In-Flight Security Measures. Commercial Airport Access Controls and Perimeter Security. Mitigating the Threat of Shoulder-Fired Missiles and Other Standoff Weapons. Air Cargo Security. Security for GA Operations and Airports. Index. ...
