Speaker Details

Mark Crosby
McCarthy Building Companies

Mark Crosby

Mark coordinates the aviation pursuits and projects for one of the US's largest and oldest construction companies. Before McCarthy, he had a diversified 23-year career as an airport and seaport executive, holding positions in operations, contracting, security, and public safety in the Portland and Sacramento Airport systems, as well as six years as a consultant for a design and engineering firm.
Day - 1 - Aviation security, technology, process and people - 14:00 - 15:00

UPDATED: Panel discussion: Risky business – interdisciplinary strategies for managing risk in aviation security

Risk is a constant concern for aviation security professionals, but it can be systematically approached and effectively managed across a spectrum of threat environments. This panel of aviation professionals will delve into the multifaceted nature of risk and its associated challenges, such as climate, cyber threats, third-party actions and products. The panel will discuss the importance of managing risks through information intelligence, process improvements, employee measures and technological advances.

The audience will learn:

  • Strategies for addressing risk in high-threat environments
  • Application of strategic risk management principles within the aviation sector through case study analysis
  • Development of programs to mitigate critical cyber risks
  • Employment of intelligence to comprehend and address risk factors
  • Utilization of emerging technologies to bolster risk management strategies