Basic Aviation Security for Managers

Moving Beyond Operations

Edition 2025

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Designed for managers who need a clear understanding of aviation security responsibilities, priorities and the management perspective behind secure operations.

Topics:

  • Global Aviation Security Framework
  • Terrorism in Aviation Security
  • Principles of Security Risk Management
  • Security Culture & Executive Responsibilities
  • Access Control Systems & Procedures
  • Passenger & Baggage, Cargo, Postal & Mail Security
  • Airline Security
  • Emerging Threats – Drones, Cyberattacks, Insider Threats
  • AVSEC Crisis Management
  • Screening Technologies
  • Access Control & Surveillance Systems
  • Technology Integration & Investment Decisions

AVSEC Auditing Techniques

Towards Achieving Effectiveness

Edition 2025

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A focused reference for planning, conducting and improving aviation security audits with an emphasis on effectiveness and practical application.

Topics:

  • Introduction to ASQCP
  • Auditing Techniques & Compliance Assessments
  • Preparation for Audit/Inspections
  • Audit/Inspection Methodology
  • ICAO CMA Guidelines
  • Inspection Questioning & Investigation Techniques
  • Profile of an Auditor

 

Aviation Security Risk Management

Begin With the End in Mind

Edition 2026

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A practical foundation for understanding, assessing and managing aviation security risks while keeping security objectives aligned with organisational priorities.

Topics:

  • ICAO Regulatory Framework
  • AVSEC Security Landscape
  • Security Risk Management Fundamentals
  • Risk Management Concept
  • Risk Assessment Methodology
  • Security Design Considerations
  • Balancing Security and Facilitation

 

Creating an AVSEC Security Culture

Moving Towards Pro-activeness

Edition 2025

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Explores how leadership, awareness, engagement and shared responsibility can strengthen security culture across aviation organisations.

Topics:

  • Introduction to AVSEC Culture & Awareness
  • Leadership in Action
  • Just/Positive Culture
  • Security Awareness & Measuring Effectiveness

 

 

 

Managing Acts of Unlawful Interference

If You Fail to Plan, Then You Plan to Fail

Edition 2026

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Guidance for building preparedness, coordination and decision-making capabilities before, during and after aviation security crises.

Topics:

  • Overview of Threats and Risks
  • Overview of Crisis Management
  • National Policy Planning
  • Regulator’s Response
  • Airline Response
  • Hijack
  • Crisis Management Plan
  • Crisis Communications
  • Crisis Management Facilities
  • Human Factors

Abnormal Behaviour Detection

Deciphering the Hidden Language

Edition 2025

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A practical guide to recognising behavioural indicators, improving situational awareness and supporting a proactive aviation security environment.

Topics:

  • What is Abnormal Behaviour Detection?
  • The Importance of ABD to Aviation Security
  • ABD vs Passenger Profiling
  • Physiological Indicators: The Language of the Body
  • Conduct Indicators: Actions and Concealment
  • Abnormal Signs and Red Flags
  • The Six-Step ABD Process
  • Case Studies & Global Practices
  • Practical Application and Future of ABD

Writing Security Manuals

Building the Bricks

Edition 2025

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A useful reference for developing structured, usable security manuals that translate security requirements into clear organisational guidance.

Topics:

  • The Threat to Civil Aviation
  • ICAO Conventions
  • Annex 17 – Safeguarding Civil Aviation Against Unlawful Interference
  • AVSEC Global Risk Context
  • Defining Risks & Threats
  • Overview of Risk
  • Assessing Threats
  • Assessing Vulnerabilities
  • Audits and Quality Control
  • AVSEC Audit Techniques and Security Manual Development
  • Planning Countermeasures
  • Contents of Security Manuals in Aviation Security