ACI online – Understanding Security Threat and Risk Assessment

Short summary

This course provides a basic understanding of security threats and risks using the ACI-approved risk management model. Participants learn how to conduct a security risk assessment. It is part of the Certificate in Airport Security and helps professionals deepen their knowledge of key concepts and best practices in modern airport security.

Target Audience

• 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.).

Objectives

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of risk management to the management of airport security.
• Explain the difference between ‘threat’ and ‘risk’.
• Describe the components of a risk assessment.
• Conduct a basic security risk assessment.
• Explain the terms and concepts behind any risk assessment provided to them.