Coffee with Closers

Are Drone Attacks a New Security Threat? A Talk with Pangiam CEO Kevin McAleenan, Former Head of DHS

August 24, 2023 Pinkston Season 2 Episode 16
Coffee with Closers
Are Drone Attacks a New Security Threat? A Talk with Pangiam CEO Kevin McAleenan, Former Head of DHS
Show Notes

Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Kevin McAleenan, the former Acting Homeland Security Secretary and former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He is currently the CEO of Pangiam, a  technology company that leverages artificial intelligence to screen airline luggage and cargo as well as biometrics to verify a passenger’s identity. 

He discusses the state of aviation security today and the need to balance security with efficiency and convenience. He also shares his thoughts on emerging threats facing our nation’s critical infrastructure.