Is it safe to see Taylor Swift? Yes, say security professionals

(NewsNation) — The arrests of three teens in Austria who allegedly wanted to commit an act of terror at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna was “an averted tragedy,” according to an American security expert.

“This is an example of the system working,” said Ben Joelson, head of security risk and resilience at The Chertoff Group. “There was collaboration between intelligence officials."

Joelson said Austria’s “Cobra” team moved quickly to make the arrests.

But when it comes to feeling safe at a huge event like a Taylor Swift concert, how do the security pros feel?

“If we stop living, then the terrorists win,” said former FBI and CIA agent Tracy Walder, who added that she has take...