This podcast from Transport Security International Magazine discusses the benefits of open architecture and standardisation in airport security systems. The authors, Ole Folkestad and John Christian Paulshus, argue that adopting these principles would improve data sharing between airports and airlines, enhance security, and facilitate the implementation of new technologies like artificial intelligence. They use the Norwegian airport company Avinor as a case study to highlight the challenges associated with using security systems from different vendors and how open architecture could solve these issues. The podcast outlines potential benefits, including the ability to remotely screen baggage, share data between airports, and streamline monitoring and maintenance processes. Ultimately, the authors suggest that open architecture could revolutionise the airport security industry by improving efficiency, enhancing security, and driving innovation.