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grid-area cell small-12 medium-12 area-level-1"> <div> <h1>Strengthening Airport Perimeter Security</h1> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-row grid-container grid-container-outer row-level-1 padding-bottom-1"> <div class="grid-container "> <div class="group-container"> <div class="area-container area-container-1 grid-x grid-margin-x" > <div class=" grid-area cell small-12 medium-12 area-level-1"> <div> <p><span class="large-text">As drones become more advanced and accessible, they pose an increasing threat to airport security worldwide. John Kasuda, Head of Airports and Vertiports Smart Infrastructure North America at Siemens AG, and Briana Clark, Regional Sales Manager for Critical Infrastructure North America at Echodyne, bring their industry expertise to explore the critical need for airports to adapt to these new challenges in the Airport World article titled “Drones: The rising security threat for today’s smart airport.” Their combined insights highlight how traditional security measures, like perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), are no longer sufficient against sophisticated unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).</span><span class="large-text"></span><span class="large-text"></span></p> <div class="image-widget"> <div> <div class="image-container"> <img src="/media/r5zbjxtm/story3-itn-strengthenairportsecurity.jpg?width=950&height=443&rnd=133718641258930000" alt="Drones are a rising security threat for airports" /> </div> </div> </div> <p><span class="large-text"><br>Kasuda and Clark explain the rise of "dark drones," and why they are evading older detection systems and leaving airports vulnerable to sabotage, safety hazards, and operational disruptions. They advocate for the integration of a layered sensor stack, that includes advanced radar technology, into airport security frameworks to achieve full situational awareness, ensuring that both ground and aerial threats are monitored and managed effectively.</span></p> <p><span class="large-text">Key takeaways:</span></p> <ul> <li><span class="large-text">The rise of "dark drones" and why they evade traditional detection systems.</span></li> <li><span class="large-text">The importance of multiple sensors for maintaining full situational awareness.</span></li> <li><span class="large-text">The role of advanced technologies and a single pane of glass in safeguarding airport operations.</span></li> <li><span class="large-text">The need for adaptable security solutions to keep pace with evolving drone regulations.<br><br></span></li> </ul> <div class="image-widget"> <div> <div class="image-container"> <img src="/media/ocbjvuml/story4-itn-strengthenairportsecurity.jpg?width=950&height=426&rnd=133718641258200000" alt="advanced radar sensor for airport security" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-row grid-container grid-container-outer row-level-1 padding-bottom-2"> <div class="grid-container "> <div class="group-container"> <div class="area-container area-container-1 grid-x grid-margin-x" > <div class=" grid-area cell small-12 medium-12 area-level-1"> <div> <h4><strong><a rel="noopener" href="https://airport-world.com/drones-the-rising-security-threat-for-todays-smart-airport/" target="_blank" title="Airport World">Read the full article</a> to discover how these industry experts recommend protecting airport infrastructure against emerging threats.</strong></h4> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-row grid-container grid-container-outer row-level-1 full light-bg background-white"> <div class="group-container"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="area-container area-container-1 grid-x grid-margin-x" > <div class=" grid-area cell small-12 medium-12 area-level-1 padding-top-1 padding-right-1 padding-bottom-1 padding-left-1"> <div> <div class="grid grid--gap-2 grid--cols-md3"> <div class="grid__item"> <app-card class="app-card"> <a class="app-card__inner" href="/resources/news-events/what-is-a-dark-drone/" aria-label="Link to What is a Dark Drone"> <div class="app-card__header"> <picture class="app-card__featured"> <source srcset="/media/kqwex23u/preview-what-is-a-dark-drone.jpg?width=380&height=240&rnd=133674421923800000" media="(min-width: 1440px)" /> <source srcset="/media/kqwex23u/preview-what-is-a-dark-drone.jpg?width=380&height=240&rnd=133674421923800000" media="(min-width: 768px)" /> <source srcset="/media/kqwex23u/preview-what-is-a-dark-drone.jpg?width=650&height=400&rnd=133674421923800000" media="(min-width: 450px)" /> <img srcset="/media/kqwex23u/preview-what-is-a-dark-drone.jpg?width=400&height=250&rnd=133674421923800000" alt="What is a dark drone?" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> <div class="app-card__body"> <h2 class="app-card__title">What is a dark drone?</h2> <p class="app-card__summary">Security professionals develop solutions that will protect today and future-proof sites as technology evolve. “Dark drones” are one of these evolutions. Read on to better understand what makes a drone “dark,” and which sensors are best equipped to detect these aerial intruders.</p> <span class="app-card__more">Read More</span> </div> </a> </app-card> </div> <div class="grid__item"> <app-card class="app-card"> <a class="app-card__inner" href="/resources/news-events/evaluating-evidence-of-drones-as-an-emerging-threat/" aria-label="Link to Evaluating Evidence of Drones as an Emerging Threat"> <div class="app-card__header"> <picture class="app-card__featured"> <source srcset="/media/cfxpwcan/promo2-evidencedronethreat.jpg?width=380&height=240&rnd=133631406316100000" media="(min-width: 1440px)" /> <source srcset="/media/cfxpwcan/promo2-evidencedronethreat.jpg?width=380&height=240&rnd=133631406316100000" media="(min-width: 768px)" /> <source srcset="/media/cfxpwcan/promo2-evidencedronethreat.jpg?width=650&height=400&rnd=133631406316100000" media="(min-width: 450px)" /> <img srcset="/media/cfxpwcan/promo2-evidencedronethreat.jpg?width=400&height=250&rnd=133631406316100000" alt="Evaluating Evidence of Drones as an Emerging Threat" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> <div class="app-card__body"> <h2 class="app-card__title">Evaluating Evidence of Drones as an Emerging Threat</h2> <p class="app-card__summary">David Lewin welcomes Mike Monnik with DroneSec and Christopher Church with INTERPOL to question the evidence of drones as an emerging threat for US critical infrastructure and other secure sites. Read the transcript or listen to the interview.</p> <span class="app-card__more">Read More</span> </div> </a> </app-card> </div> <div class="grid__item"> <app-card class="app-card"> <a class="app-card__inner" href="/resources/news-events/what-drone-detection-solution-do-you-need/" aria-label="Link to What Drone Detection Solution Do You Need"> <div class="app-card__header"> <picture class="app-card__featured"> <source srcset="/media/e00fh3es/preview2-dronesolution.jpg?width=380&height=240&rnd=133613862893030000" media="(min-width: 1440px)" /> <source srcset="/media/e00fh3es/preview2-dronesolution.jpg?width=380&height=240&rnd=133613862893030000" media="(min-width: 768px)" /> <source srcset="/media/e00fh3es/preview2-dronesolution.jpg?width=650&height=400&rnd=133613862893030000" media="(min-width: 450px)" /> <img srcset="/media/e00fh3es/preview2-dronesolution.jpg?width=400&height=250&rnd=133613862893030000" alt="What Drone Detection Solution Does Your Organization Need?" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> <div class="app-card__body"> <h2 class="app-card__title">What Drone Detection Solution Does Your Organization Need?</h2> <p class="app-card__summary">If your high-risk site security profile includes concern for drones in the airspace intending to cause harm, it’s time to consider drone detection technology. 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