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Re: Totally OT, sorry; was (Re: Lack of Security)
From: Leo Bicknell <bicknell () ufp org>
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 10:16:36 -0400
On Thu, Sep 13, 2001 at 07:34:00AM -0400, Robert Hough wrote:
Yes, just like the tragedy that occured on Tuesday. They used a well known exploit in our system. Could we have stopped them with better security? It doesn't matter - preventing from happening again, is what matters to me.
The problem I have with all of the FAA action is that anyone with a valid rating can rent a plane, even planes this large if they have enough money. I would guess the hijackers wanted a plane full of people for additional shock value, but obtaining an empty (but full of fuel) plane would be even easier for them, and almost no FAA security measures would stop them. Additionally, on a private plane they could load on it explosive cargo without too much effort, adding even more punch to the process. I do believe we need to figure out how these planes were hijacked, and take steps to prevent it from happening again. That said, I find it highly unlikely that eliminating curbside checkin will have any effect other than to inconvenience travelers. -- Leo Bicknell - bicknell () ufp org Systems Engineer - Internetworking Engineer - CCIE 3440 Read TMBG List - tmbg-list-request () tmbg org, www.tmbg.org
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- Re: Don't blame Intelligence or Security Agencies....., (continued)
- Re: Don't blame Intelligence or Security Agencies..... Valdis . Kletnieks (Sep 13)
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- Re: Don't blame Intelligence or Security Agencies..... Dean Robb (Sep 13)
- RE: Lack of Security Joe Shaw (Sep 12)
- RE: Lack of Security Mathias Körber (Sep 12)
- Re: Lack of Security Dominic J. Eidson (Sep 12)
- Re: Lack of Security Geoff Zinderdine (Sep 12)
- Re: Lack of Security (Way OT) Andy Ellifson (Sep 12)
- RE: Lack of Security Mathias Körber (Sep 12)
- Re: Totally OT, sorry; was (Re: Lack of Security) Robert Hough (Sep 13)
- Re: Totally OT, sorry; was (Re: Lack of Security) Leo Bicknell (Sep 13)
- Re: Totally OT, sorry; was (Re: Lack of Security) Martin Hepworth (Sep 13)
- Re: Totally OT, sorry; was (Re: Lack of Security) Leo Bicknell (Sep 13)
- Re: Totally OT, sorry; was (Re: Lack of Security) Christian Kuhtz (Sep 13)