Skip to main content

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.

Full form
Insider Threat
Category
Threats

Related terms