Case Study Of Risk Analysis On Aviation Security

Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, airport security has received considerable attention from the government as well expect in the aviation industry. The damages that transpired following the attack have remained fresh in the minds of peace loving citizens. In fact, security has become everybody’s business because a security lapse in the aviation industry paralyzes various sector of the economy. Today, the government has encouraged redesigning of the airport with much consideration given to security. The new concerns in the wake of 9/11 terrorist attack propose integration of security into airport design and planning. Although the airports may not accommodate redesigning of the general layout, critics agree that an

Airlines can only keep passengers safe in the air while the airports are the ones allowing people on the planes. Terrorist attacks have been occurring extremely recently with the latest one being the Paris attacks.

Since the beginning of aviation, aircraft have been used for other intentions besides carrying passengers and cargo. They have been used as weapons of war dating all the way back to the first world war, and the use of aircraft has enlightened the advancement of the aviation. “Throughout the history of aviation, the greatest progress in flight has been made during time when either war or the threat of war was present” (Millspaugh, et al., 2008, p. 33). However, the war we face today has been triggered by the deliberate use of aircraft to cause death, destruction, and mayhem.

The September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks forever changed the way our air travel industry operates. It affected the government, the airlines, airports, employees, and passengers alike. There was not as much of a threat of terrorism before 9/11, so airport security was not nearly as thorough, and at times intrusive as it is today. Through the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration, the evolving threat of terrorism has not been successful in carrying out another 9/11 style attack.

The periodic assessment of risk to agency operations or assets resulting from the operation of an information system is an important activity. It summarizes the risks associated with the vulnerabilities identified during the vulnerability scan. Impact refers to the magnitude of potential harm that may be caused by successful exploitation. It is determined by the value of the resource at risk, both in terms of its inherent (replacement) value, its importance (criticality) to business missions, and the sensitivity of data contained within the system. The results of the system security categorization estimations for each system, is used as an aid to determining individual impact estimations for each finding. The level of impact is rated

To begin with airport security has changed extremely since the September 11 attack. It was a normal day for New York City on September 11 when around 8:46 a.m. an United Airline Flight 11 crashed the north tower killing many people on board and in the building (A&E Television Networks). Then around 9:03 a.m. United Airlines Flight 175 crashed on the south tower also killing everyone on board and on the building and leaving many injured (A&E Television Networks). Many people lost family members and the attack left them missing their loved ones and till this day it still causes some effects. Ever since that day airport security has been much secured and the creation of Transportation Security Administration was made (Farecompare.com). TSA also known as

     Airport Security is a necessity of Life both in America and through out the world. Without airport security our airports would not be able to function and terrorist attacks

The greatest impacts on aviation security were the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001. “American Airlines Flight 11, a wide –body Boeing 767, crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center, at 8:46 a.m. EDT, hitting floors 94 to 98.” (Bragdon, Clifford, 2008, p.127). At 9:02 a.m., United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767, struck the World Trade Center South Tower hitting floors 78 to 85. “A third airplane, American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757-200, crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., at 9:37 a.m.” (Bragdon, Clifford, 2008, p.127). A fourth airplane, United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757, crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania; it is believed its target was the White House or Capitol Building. This plot constructed by Osama bin Laden exploited the vulnerability of the airplanes cockpit and control over the airplane. Bin Laden chose the Boeing 767 for its capability of holding 20,000 gallons of jet fuel to use as a weapon on the twin towers. The transportation system always recognized airplanes as a target of terrorist attacks, but never considered airplanes as been utilized as a weapon in an attack. Domestic agencies were searching for threats in the country. “The September 11 attacks fell into a void between the foreign and domestic threats. The foreign intelligence agencies were watching overseas, while the domestic agencies were waiting for evidence of a domestic threat from sleeper cells within the United States. No one was looking for a foreign threat to domestic targets.” (Kramer, R.M., 2005, International Public Management Journal, 8(3). Unnatural threats are generally man made and include explosives, biological weapons, conventional weapons, military weapons, improvised devices, sabotage, and also unconventional threats such as mental instability of pilots and

Since the 9/11 attacks, security has been a major thing that the U.S has tightened up on airports and international regions across the U.S. Because we don’t have the technology to help stop terrorist attacks in airplanes or other regions, security screening

Many years ago airport security was not even an issue. People felt secure and safe and rarely worried about being searched. As time went on, the prevealance of terrorism became an increasing issue. There began more acts of terrorism by threatening and holding hostages on board commercial planes. As these acts continued, the government as well as citizens became vulnerable and an airport safety procedure was implemented as a way to ensure the safety of the United States. The implemented procedures over the years included a check and scan of all carry on and checked baggage, body scans, hire government airport employees, and a strict list of carry-on items. This made travelers feel safer as it decreased the ability of terrorist to commit

Think of your organizational assets from the eyes of an attacker motivated by crime, espionage, hacktivism and even warfare. In other words, what are our Top Threats and how do we know? Interview the Chief Risk Officer and Business Unit leadership and ask them “what keeps you up at night?”. Then tie these answers to Corporate objectives and strategies in a Risk Register.

Assets at risk include our own personnel as well as troops both deployed and in reserve, physical equipment, and the data we create and store on a consistent basis. The boundaries for the plan will set the borders for what the risk assessment will cover. For example, this risk assessment will not cover how to mitigate the threats to our organization. It will only assess the assets at risk, and the threat to those assets. Risk mitigation and management will be covered in a different section.

Colin Rovinescu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), for Air Canada was reviewing the Risk Management program of the company because the scheduled board meeting was approaching soon. He needed to deliver a comprehensive presentation in front of the board members.

On the other hand governments support aviation industry by building airports, roads and hotels near airports, because they recognize this industry as an important ingredient for economic well-being. In addition governments arrange security at the airports to ensure safe journey. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 have had negative implications for the industry. Over the years, all the airlines have changed their routes, marketing tactics and prices; they are also making an effort to reduce the fear and negative image associated with air-planes. Governments have imposed strict security checks on air travel passengers in order to avoid any unforeseen terrorist activity.

As a regional hub for the Asia pacific region, Singapore and Singapore airlines play a major role in connecting people across the globe.