Implementation Support and Development Section - Security (ISD-SEC)
The primary objective of the Implementation Support and Development Section - Security (ISD-SEC) is to support ICAO Contracting States in resolving significant security deficiencies identified through the ICAO Aviation Security Audit Programme (USAP), and to assist them in their efforts to implement the Standards and Recommended Practices in Annex 9 and Annex 17. ISD-SEC support enables Member States to meet their aviation security obligations including through the promotion of partnerships and the coordination of assistance involving Member States, industry, international financial institutions, regional and international organizations and other related stakeholders.
The mandate for the ICAO Implementation Support and Development – Security Programme was determined by the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly and through Resolution A42-18 (Consolidated statement on continuing ICAO policies related to aviation security) and A40-12 (Declaration on aviation security — affirming global commitment to strengthening implementation).
ISD-SEC accomplishes its objective through the development, organization and coordination of relevant seminars, workshops, and assistance projects, as well as through a robust aviation security training programme.
In terms of training, ISD-SEC provides support to regional, sub-regional and national security training efforts by overseeing the development of appropriate training packages and providing support to ICAO endorsed training centres in the development and delivery of training programmes. As part of these efforts ISD-SEC oversees the ICAO Aviation Security Training Centres (ASTCs), and the Aviation Security Training Packages (ASTPs) and Workshops.
ISD-SEC manages the cadre of over 400 ICAO-certified Aviation Security (AVSEC) Instructors, with coverage of all ICAO regions and working languages, to deliver ICAO aviation security training and assistance activities. ISD-SEC facilitates the certification process of ICAO's AVSEC Instructors.
Additionally, ISD-SEC is responsible for managing the Aviation Security Professional Management Course (PMC) which was developed by ICAO in collaboration with the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University.
For further information, please contact the Implementation Support and Development Section - Security.
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