Critical infrastructure protection: The human factor in drone security: awareness, detection and defence

The presentation ‘Critical Infrastructure Protection: The Human Factor in Drone Security: Awareness, Detection and Defence’ deals with the role of humans in protecting critical infrastructure from drone threats. It highlights the importance of human vigilance (awareness) in order to recognise potential risks at an early stage, which methods can be used to detect drones and which measures are necessary to defend against such threats. It shows how employees can be trained and sensitised in order to be an integral part of effective drone defence and to ensure the security of critical infrastructures.

About the Speaker

Christian Janke is Assistant Professor in the College of Aeronautics at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Chair of the Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Systems Applications (BSUSA) programme. Embry Riddle Worldwide, the world's largest fully accredited university specialising in Aviation and Aerospace, offers the majority of its degrees at the Worldwide Campus to provide a flexible and innovative approach to international graduates. These degree programmes are also designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for graduates in unmanned and autonomous technologies. After serving as a helicopter pilot and in information work for the German Armed Forces, he switched to research, where he coordinated national and international research projects in the aviation sector. His current research focus is on the safe integration of drones in airspace, the potential of urban air mobility, the use of small drones in education and the prevention of drones in the aerospace industry.
in education and the prevention of misuse of drones. He is a trainer for Human Factors & Crew Resource Management, Instructor for Safety Management and Risk Assessment in Aviation and Auditor for Quality Management.