Ports: Sea, Land, & Air

No More Failures of Imagination: Future Proofing Airport Employee Screening

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

How to protect American flyers and airport employees from another tragic “failure of imagination.”

Security Leaders Discuss Cyberattack on American Airlines Subsidiary

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Envoy Air, subsidiary of American Airlines, experienced a cyberattack.

Cyberattack Disrupts European Airports, Security Leaders Respond

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

A cyberattack disrupted operations in European airports. Cyber experts are sharing their insights.

Integrating Mass Notification with Video Surveillance in Airports

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Integrating mass notification with video surveillance and a centralized software platform represents a significant advancement in enhancing public safety and security.

Windsor port authority strengthens US-Canada border waterway

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Windsor Port Authority improved waterway safety and security across its jurisdiction on the U.S.-Canada border with cameras from Axis Communications.

Protecting ships from cyber terrorism

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0400

Ports and offshore facilities are also major elements of the maritime ecosystem, and they expose a collection of additional attack surfaces.

Biden administration issues executive order to secure U.S. ports

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Security experts offer their perspective on the recent Biden-Harris executive order, which is intended to secure the nation's ports.

Cadisha Miceli | Women in Security 2023

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Cadisha Miceli follows her passion for public service in her role as Senior Security Coordinator for the City of Toronto.

CISA MTS Guide may enhance critical infrastructure resilience

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:30:27 -0400

A CISA guide may improve relationships between stakeholders and partners who may not traditionally be involved in a port resilience assessment.

DNV appoints Anette Roll Richardsen as Director of Cybersecurity

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:58:48 -0400

Anette Roll Richardsen has been appointed as Director of Cybersecurity for Norway-based DNV to safeguard against risks to critical infrastructure.

Fishing vessel cited for electrical hazards and poor sanitation

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:29:35 -0500

An Alaskan fishing vessel has been cited again by OSHA for improper sanitation, hazardous food and water storage and electrical hazards.

2022 breaks record for TSA firearm interceptions

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:33:37 -0500

TSA officers intercepted 6,301 firearms brought by passengers to airport security checkpoints in 2022, as of December 16.

5 geopolitical risk factors affecting organizations in 2023

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:36:53 -0500

The International SOS Risk Outlook 2023 report highlights trends security leaders will mitigate in 2023, including business travel shifts and the effects of climate change on global health.

The future of airport security technology

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:35:00 -0500

Security magazine sits down with Jon Payne at Entrust to discuss how security directors at ports of travel can prepare today for digital-first experiences in the travel industry.

Building tailored cyber resilience for critical infrastructure

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:11:12 -0500

Every hack on critical infrastructure is a good reason to bolster cyber resilience: a cybersecurity objective best achieved by foregrounding industry knowledge.

Enhance security at mass transit hubs with radio frequency technology

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Mass transit hubs could benefit from surveillance that can detect threats and provide security alerts without violating the privacy of individuals in the area.

75% of air travelers prefer biometric identification over passports

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Three-quarters of air passengers say they would prefer using biometric data instead of passports and boarding passes while traveling.

GAO recommends TSA assess discrimination in passenger screening

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released recommendations for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to assess discrimination in airport screening.

Scars of COVID-19 pandemic leave airlines vulnerable to payment fraud

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Airline security leaders must mitigate fraud while maintaining positive passenger experience as they book tickets and fly with airlines.

Port of San Francisco expands facial recognition for cruise passengers

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:54:28 -0400

Cruise passengers debarking at the Port of San Francisco can have their identity verified via facial biometrics operated by the Department of Homeland Security.

US critical infrastructure, airports targeted by pro-Russia hackers

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:06:30 -0400

A number of U.S. airport websites were temporarily taken offline after three pro-Russia cybercrime groups announced a wave of DDoS attacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.

$59 million in DOT grants to improve U.S. commuter rail safety

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:18:01 -0400

$59 million in safety grants to help secure railway crossings in California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania with protective devices, gate systems and pedestrian warnings.

Applications open for rail transit safety grants worth up to $20,000

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:38:27 -0400

Government and transit agencies can apply for $20,000 grants to improve rail safety education in their transit systems.

US holiday travel returns to pre-pandemic levels

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:42:21 -0400

Labor Day travel in the United States exceeded 2019 levels, marking the first time the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened more passengers on a given holiday than in pre-pandemic years.

Port of New Orleans upgrades SOC with $500k in FEMA funding

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:01:41 -0400

The Port of New Orleans will upgrade its Maritime Security Operations Center (MSOC) with over $500,000 in port security funds from FEMA.

TSA tests drone detection technology at LAX airport

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:19:38 -0400

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun testing drone detection technology around Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Florida airport uses AI to solve access control challenges

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:39:14 -0400

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in southwest Florida uses artificial intelligence (AI) from Hakimo to help detect tailgating and other access control issues.

TSA adds additional gender marker option for PreCheck security screening

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Travelers who enroll in TSA PreCheck will now have an additional gender marker option on their applications, as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) attempts to more accurately represent travelers' genders.

Port of Baltimore adds biometric security for cruise travel

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Travelers disembarking from Carnival Cruise Line journeys will now undergo a biometric screening process to confirm their identity at the Port of Baltimore.

TSA intercepted 17 guns per day in first half of 2022

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:25:55 -0400

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has stopped over 3,000 firearms from entering passenger planes in the first six months of 2022.