DEFINITION:

In order to be able to respond appropriately to a wide range of different incidents, detailed security-related risk analyses need to be undertaken. These will need to include all systems and personnel involved in the security system as a whole. The objective will be to achieve a set of multi-layer, fault-tolerant, aviation security measures, which can be implemented within the essential parameters of operating aircraft and airports. Complexities include the different responsibilities of airports, airlines and government agencies.

(Source: ACARE Domain 612)

SUBDOMAINS:

1. Vulnerability assessment methodologies
2. Security metrics (e.g. US Total Architecture for Aviation Security) to «score» various security systems
3. Security audits (of airlines, airports)
4. Threat assessments