Security Culture

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Define the concept of a security culture.
• Explain the need for a positive security culture.
• Explain what a security culture encompasses.
• Describe the key tools for establishing a positive security culture.

Who Should Enrol?

• Airport security personnel, supervisors, and managers.
• Airport Security Committee members.
• Airport personnel interested in better understanding aviation security.
• Anyone interested in a career in airport security.
• Suppliers and service providers with security responsibilities at an airport (e.g. airport security providers, ground handlers, etc.).

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

1. What is a Security Culture?
   • What do we mean when we talk about security culture?
   • Characteristics and benefits of a positive security culture. 
   • The importance of ‘Just Culture’ in creating a positive security culture.  
2. How is Security Culture Built?
   • How to build a security culture that is embedded in all levels of an organization. 
   • Ensuring the implementation of the security culture is engaging. 
3. Staff Selection
   • The importance of vetting employees. 
   • Regulatory, legal, and human resources considerations around staff selection. 
   • Best practice selection processes and screening methods. 
4. Security Policies and Procedures
   • Best practices for developing and implementing security policies and procedures. 

Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment.  

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.