Raquel Chinea

With over a decade of experience in civil aviation security, Raquel leads multidisciplinary teams at AESA, focusing on cybersecurity, equipment and risk management. Her expertise spans regulatory compliance, risk analysis and international collaboration. She actively contributes to the development of EU regulations, and represents Spain on ICAO's Cybersecurity and Risk Panel, while also chairing the CEAC Security Equipment Certification Group. Her work includes implementing security protocols, conducting vulnerability assessments and ensuring regulatory adherence.

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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

Panel discussion: What's on your mind and what changes are in the pipeline?

This final open discussion will focus on what's been happening over the past year that affects aviation security, with thoughts on what we can do about it.