Airport Security and Facilitation

11h - $695.00 USD
Airport Security and Facilitation

This course elaborates on airport security and facilitation and the inter-relationships between the two subjects.

It will assist you to better understand key airport security requirements, the security regulatory framework in which airports currently operate, the industry’s approach to crisis management, and the growing importance of cybersecurity.

This course can be taken as part of the ACI-NA U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) Program for those wishing to develop the leadership and strategic management skills necessary to achieve success in the dynamic U.S. airport industry.

If you have already completed one or more of the courses in the USAP Program and would like to upgrade to the full Program, contact enrolments@olc.aero.

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Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Describe the structure, systems, and concerns related to airport security
  • Explain the role of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • Explain the role and functions of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  • Explain the role and functions of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • Define the airport industry’s approach to crisis management
  • Identify the factors impacting airport cybersecurity

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

Introduction to Airport Security and Facilitation

  • How historical security incidents have shaped today’s security measures
  • The difference between safety and security and how managing airport security differs from airport emergency management
  • The elements of a robust airport security system and the principles of layered security
  • The difference between security and facilitation
  • The key international standards related to airport security and their impact on security at U.S. airports.

Airport Security

  • The concepts of threat and risk assessment
  • The basic security measures in place at airports
  • The human factors that impact airport security
  • The importance of a positive security culture
  • The key components of the Airport Security Program
  • The perimeter and access points at an airport
  • The importance of quality assurance in airport security
  • Best practices in preparing for, responding to, and reporting of security incidents

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

  • The roles and responsibilities of the DHS
  • The creation of the DHS
  • The applicable DHS component agencies and offices that airports routinely encounter
  • The trusted traveller and trusted country programs that the DHS manages

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

  • The roles and responsibilities of the TSA
  • The creation and authorities of the TSA
  • The applicable TSA regulations that airports must follow
  • The latest developments regarding passenger screening checkpoints
  • The importance of cargo and baggage screening

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

  • The economic importance of the efficient facilitation of passengers and cargo
  • The roles and responsibilities of CBP
  • The legislative background of CBP
  • The applicable CBP regulations that affect U.S. airports
  • The key areas, processes, and best practices within the Federal Inspection Services (FIS) area
  • The latest programs regarding international passenger border crossings

Crisis Response

  • Recent security incidents and the challenges airports have faced
  • The Meta-leadership concept and its application in the airport environment
  • The key areas of crisis response, including issues of concern and options available to airports
  • Appropriate airport response and decision-making frameworks.
    The importance of communication in crisis responses

Cybersecurity

  • The importance of cybersecurity for airports
  • The regulatory considerations relating to cybersecurity in airports
  • What is involved in establishing a cybersecurity program
  • The items that should be included in a cybersecurity policy
  • Cybersecurity best practices.

Each of the modules in this course include an integrated online assessment.

Candidates must successfully complete each end of module assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion for the course.

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Who Should Enrol?

  • Airport industry professionals
  • Professionals new to the industry
  • Any employee of an ACI-NA Airport Member or World Business Partner/Associate Member
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Reviews

“Good and relevant information. Keeping up to date with the ever evolving trends.” – Francisco


“This course contains valuable information for adequate security understanding and implementation at Airports. Its resources also provide further complementary information that would help to grasp a robust Airport Security and Facilitation knowledge.” – Muaz

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