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BS CST 1 / Securing Critical Infrastructure in a New Geopolitical Landscape: The Airline Industry Perspective

As geopolitical tensions reshape global security, the airline industry—an essential part of critical infrastructure—faces evolving cyber and operational threats. This session explores the shifting risk landscape, from state-sponsored cyberattacks and hybrid warfare to vulnerabilities in aircraft systems and air traffic control. With increasing reliance on digital connectivity, safeguarding aviation requires real-time Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), industry-wide cooperation, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

Leendert van Duijn Bio
Leen has served in the Dutch government for 25 years in several positions. After completing the Royal Military Academy in 1993 he served as a platoon commander in Airmobile Infantry units and as an Intelligence officer. From 2000 on Leen joined the Royal Marechaussee where he lead different departments combatting organized crime and has lead international operations like the 100% drug checks at Schiphol Airport and Curacao (former Dutch Antilles).
In 2008 Leen transferred to the Dutch National Police Force where he worked in several positions combatting organized crime and terrorism in the Netherlands and abroad.
Before joining KLM Royal Dutch Airlines he broadened his knowledge about managing innovation in general and, in particular, future relevant topics like data-analytics, artificial intelligence and cyber security at the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO).
From 2017 until 2024 Leen held the position of Vice-President Security Services and Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Group (KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Martinair and Transavia). He reported to the Board of Directors and was a member of the Management Team Operations of KLM. Leen was responsible for world-wide mitigation of physical and digital threats.
Within the airline industry Leen chaired the IATA Security Advisory Council (SAC) and the Skyteam Aviation Security Group (ASG).



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