ASIAL Security Insider

Ep 130- The Future of Aviation Security

ASIAL Security Insider

Show Notes

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we look at the future of aviation security.

To help us with our discussion, we speak with Steve Lawson of Paradigm, an aviation security and safety consultancy. We look at the recent alleged security breach at Avalon Airport in Melbourne, the role AI is set to play in baggage screening, and ways in which technology is changing the way organisations will manage screening personnel.

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