Glossary
Insider Threat — Insider Threat
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
An insider threat is the risk posed by a person with legitimate airport access — a staff member or contractor — who exploits that access to harm aviation, whether deliberately or by being exploited. Access discipline and challenge culture are the main defences.
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