Insider Threat: A Constant Problem with a Continuous Approach

Abstract

In 2001, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created to secure all modes of transportation from external threats such as terrorists and other actors with malicious intent. Currently, the most dangerous threat to aviation security is an insider threat. What TSA can do better to address insider threats is the primary focus of this thesis. This thesis utilizes a comparative analysis to examine the insider threat programs at the Department of Defense and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States and the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure in the United Kingdom to explore insider threat mitigation options for TSA. This thesis finds that TSA should establish a more thorough vetting of applicants and an ongoing review of current aviation employees. Accomplishing this recommendation will require multiple strategies, including establishing and strengthening partnerships to leverage expertise and maximize resources.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2023
Accession Number
AD1212939

Entities

People

  • Taj Mathew

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analysis
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Homeland Security
  • Information Security
  • Information Systems
  • Insider Threats
  • Intelligence Community (United States)
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Security Personnel
  • Transportation Infrastructure
  • United States Northern Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Cybersecurity.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.