This podcast from Transport Security International Magazine explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airport security. The author, Richard Thompson, discusses the need to balance health concerns with the crucial security measures required at airports. The podcast argues that the crisis has highlighted the need for advanced technologies to improve screening processes, such as automated self-service checkpoints, using AI to analyse passenger data and enhance object recognition in baggage scans. The podcast concludes by suggesting that this shift toward greater automation will be beneficial for managing future threats, both physical and biological.