Security Risk Management for Civil Aviation [Virtual Classroom] 2 days (16 hours of study)
This course is recommended for ‘Aviation Security Managers and Civil Aviation Authority Personnel’
Aviation security threats are evolving faster than ever. Improvised explosive devices, insider threats, cyber attacks, conflict zone risks and MANPADS — the threat landscape facing civil aviation today is complex, dynamic and borderless.
Security measures that were effective yesterday may be insufficient tomorrow. This advanced virtual classroom course will guide aviation security professionals through the complete Security Risk Management framework — from threat identification and global risk assessment to risk mitigation, security programme development and USAP-CMA audit preparation — ensuring your organization is equipped to identify, assess and manage security risks in full compliance with ICAO Annex 17 and the ICAO Aviation Security Global Risk Context Statement Doc 10108. This course is designed in accordance with ICAO Doc 10108 — Aviation Security Global Risk Context Statement, Third Edition 2022.
Aviation Security Threats Are Evolving Faster Than Your Security Programme.
Explosive devices, insider threats, cyber attacks, MANPADS and conflict zone risks — the threat landscape facing civil aviation today is complex, dynamic and borderless. A reactive security programme is no longer enough. You need a risk-based approach — built on ICAO Doc 10108.
What ICAO Doc 10108 Says
Civil aviation remains an attractive target for terrorists and criminal organizations. Security measures must be proportionate, risk-based and continuously updated to reflect the evolving global threat picture.
What This Course Gives You
The complete framework to identify, assess and mitigate aviation security risks — and prepare your organization for ICAO USAP-CMA audits with confidence.
Built on ICAO Doc 10108, Annex 17 and Doc 8973 — the three pillars of aviation security risk management.
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Course Schedule
July 2026 · 09:00–12:00 & 13:00–16:00 UTC · English · $500
| Day | Time (UTC) | Block |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 — Mon July 6 | 09:00–12:00 | Morning session |
| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch break | |
| 13:00–16:00 | Afternoon session | |
| Day 2 — Tue July 7 | 09:00–12:00 | Morning session |
| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch break | |
| 13:00–16:00 | Afternoon session |
Objectives of the Security Risk Management for Civil Aviation training
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the global aviation security threat landscape as defined in ICAO Doc 10108
- Apply the ICAO security risk assessment methodology to your organization
- Identify and assess current and emerging threats to civil aviation
- Develop and implement a risk-based security programme aligned with ICAO Annex 17
- Establish security performance indicators and monitor security performance
- Apply risk mitigation strategies proportionate to identified threats
- Prepare your organization for ICAO USAP-CMA security audits
- Integrate Security Risk Management with Safety Risk Management (SRM)
Key Topics
- Global aviation security threat landscape — ICAO Doc 10108 overview
- Current and emerging threats — explosive devices, IIDs, MANPADS, insider threats, cyber threats
- Why civil aviation remains an attractive target for terrorists and criminal organizations
- ICAO risk assessment methodology — likelihood, severity and risk index
- Risk-based approach to security — proportionate and sustainable security measures
- National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) — structure and requirements
- Security programme development for airlines, airports and ground handlers
- Security culture — principles, benefits and human factors in security
- Insider threat management and radicalization prevention
- Conflict zone risk assessment — ICAO Doc 10084 interface
- Cyber security threats to civil aviation — ICAO Doc 10213 interface
- Security performance monitoring and compliance measurement
- ICAO USAP-CMA — audit methodology, protocol questions and corrective action plans
- Integration of Security Risk Management with SMS and Safety Risk Management
- Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) — six global priority areas
Target Audience
- Aviation Security Managers and Security Officers
- Civil Aviation Authority personnel responsible for security oversight
- Airport Security Managers and Compliance Officers
- Airline Security Managers and nominated security post holders
- Quality and Compliance Managers involved in USAP-CMA preparation
- Ground handling security supervisors
- Any aviation professional responsible for developing or implementing security risk management programmes
Security Risk Management for Civil Aviation course format
- Live virtual classroom with an experienced aviation security instructor
- 2 days of interactive training — 3 hours live instruction per session, 2 sessions per day
- Total: 16 hours of structured learning
- Group exercises, threat assessment workshops and real-world case studies
- Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for best experience
- Course materials provided digitally prior to course commencement
Recommended Level
- Advanced
- Strong knowledge of aviation security required
- Completion of Aviation Security Awareness Training is required
- Familiarity with ICAO Annex 17 is an advantage
Exam Information
- Unsupervised online exam, taken at your convenience after the course
- 40 multiple choice questions
- 90 minutes to complete
- Passing grade: 80% correct answers
- 2 attempts allowed
Certificate Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Security Risk Management for Civil Aviation training you will receive an Octans Training Certificate of Completion available to download and print for your records.
What happens after you register?
Simple. Transparent. Professional.
- 2 Sections
- 11 Lessons
- 2 Days
- Day 1 — Global Threat Landscape and Risk Assessment Framework5
- 1.1Module 1.1 — ICAO Doc 10108 — Aviation Security Global Risk Context Statement overview
- 1.2Module 1.2 — Global threat categories — explosives, IIDs, MANPADS, insider threats, cyber
- 1.3Module 1.3 — Why civil aviation is an attractive target — motives and methods
- 1.4Module 1.4 — Current and emerging threats — 2022 addendum updates
- 1.5Module 1.5 — Conflict zone risks — interface with ICAO Doc 10084
- Module 2 - Security Risk Assessment Methodology8
- 2.1Module 2.1 — ICAO security risk assessment methodology — step by step
- 2.2Module 2.2 — Likelihood, severity and vulnerability assessment for security threats
- 2.3Module 2.3 — Risk index and risk tolerability in security
- 2.4Module 2.4 — Risk-based approach to security — proportionate and sustainable measures
- 2.5Module 2.5 — Interface between Security Risk Management and Safety Risk Management
- 2.6Module 2.6 — Cyber security risk assessment — ICAO Doc 10213 overview
- 2.7Workshop — Conducting a full security risk assessment for a real-world scenario
- 2.8Security Risk Management – Final Examination0 Questions
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