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Covert testing

Secretly checking security measures, often without the knowledge of those being tested, to find weaknesses that might not be apparent during routine inspections.

Risk mitigation

Actions taken to reduce the likelihood or impact of potential threats or dangers to a security system.

Aviation security operations

All the procedures, equipment, and personnel involved in protecting air travel from threats, including passenger and baggage screening.

Vulnerability

A weakness, flaw, or gap in a security system that could potentially be exploited by an adversary.

Category X airport

A classification used by the TSA for the largest and busiest airports in the United States, typically those handling the highest volume of passengers and cargo.

Threat vectors

The specific methods or routes that an attacker might use to exploit a weakness or carry out a security breach.

Root cause analysis

A structured problem-solving method used to find the fundamental underlying reasons why a problem occurred, rather than just addressing its symptoms.