Drone Security Recap

This Week On The Drone Radio Show

Show Notes – What We Tweeted

• Michael Monnik, internet security consultant, talks about the anti-drone sector.
• He specialized in internet security, then turned his skills to drone security and deterrence, creating DroneSec
• The idea for DroneSec came after he saw a friend hack into a drone and take control.
• The most search phrase by people visiting his site had to do with how large a budget should be set for anti-drone measures.
• Drone threats include risks to military fighting overseas, invasion of privacy and malicious use.
• Good news is that several companies are responding to drone threats with a range of mitigation options.
• Does this mean that the anti-drone sector is poised for a major surge of growth?
• From internet security to drone security, Mike Monnik’s story is about pivoting to meet new opportunities in the drone industry..
• DroneSec started as an online repository of anti-drone information that found a strong following. He didn’t set out to start a new business. The business found him.
• Mike created a new podcast on anti-drone initiatives, based on his research and interactions with others in the industry.
• After listening to the podcast interview, you’ll want to download the new DroneSec Podcast for ongoing anti-drone news and ideas.
• There are challenges in integrating drone security systems within the current regulations.
• Companies want to know the total cost of a drone deterrence program.
• Modified drones that cannot be easily recognized by existing systems, pose special challenges.
• You want to select the proper drone deterrence option for the specific situation and risk.
• Drone deterrence is so new, most are still trying to figure what questions to ask.
• The drone security sector is creating demands for jobs that currently do not exist.

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