INSIDER THREAT: A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH A CONTINUOUS APPROACH
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Authors
Mathew, Taj
Subjects
Transportation Security Administration
TSA
insider threat
polygraph
continuous evaluation
CE
intelligence community
security vulnerabilities
polygraph
background investigations
social media screening
TSA
insider threat
polygraph
continuous evaluation
CE
intelligence community
security vulnerabilities
polygraph
background investigations
social media screening
Advisors
Simeral, Robert L.
Dahl, Erik J.
Date of Issue
2023-03
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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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.
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National Security Affairs (CHDS)
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