Speaker Biograghy: David is the Security Facilities Support Manager and has been part of the Security department of Hamad International Airport (HIA) since 2014. He is responsible for the operational management and support of the airport security team of 1,200 personnel who in turn oversee the 24/7 Airport Security Operations Centre, CCTV Control Room and Airport Security Screening team. His career spans 16 years of operational experience in security, having served the British Royal Air Force Police, then moving to the private sector and working with Manchester Airport Group, where he was involved in numerous projects aimed at improving the operational outputs through the introduction of new technology, process improvement and personnel development.


Day 3 - 16 March
Session: Aviation & Border Security, Control & Facilitation

11:25 - 11:55 - Layered airport security solutions
Synopsis: The presentation will focus on layered security solutions that, when coordinated effectively, can deliver significant improvements in the airport's ability to deter, detect and defend against landside security threats and acts of unlawful interference of the Security Restricted Area. The presentation will highlight some conceptual suggestions as well as aspects of the plan that are currently part of HIA’s proof of concept delivery plan. The objective of the presentation is to present practical and deliverable suggestions that can improve security levels at our airports, as well as technical or infrastructure-led initiatives that can significantly reduce the risk.

Audience will learn:

• Technology
• Security
• Risk