Safe Passage Security Training Blog

Terror threats are a real concern and they’re not going away anytime soon. Many would actually agree that attacks have been steadily increasing in number all around the world.

Unfortunately, we’re constantly seeing media coverage and reports of plots, attacks, and aftermaths. We’ve learned quite quickly that virtually any organization in any industry could fall victim to an attack.

That’s why it’s important to stay informed on the latest security threats and attacks happening around the world. Here’s a timeline of notable events from over the past three months.

A lot of companies out there are regulated by government entities that conduct random audits of screening procedures and training records. These unannounced audits cause a great deal of stress on supervisors and managers involved in gathering last minute reports with hopes it’s enough to satisfy auditors and receive a passing grade.

Truth be told, there’s no way of knowing what elements auditors will inspect when they arrive, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be proactive to boost likelihood of success during an inspection. These training and administration best practices can apply to many aviation and cargo security training programs including:

• TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP)
• TSA Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP)
• TSA Indirect Air Carrier Standard Security Program (IACSSP)
• TSA Full All-Cargo Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (FACAOSSP)
• TSA Model Security Program (MSP)
• EU Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the Union from a Third Country Airport (ACC3)
• EU Commission Regulation No. 185/2010
• UK Regulated Agent Air Cargo Security Training Programme

Workplace supervisors have day-to-day responsibilities they must attend to including overseeing employees, ensuring productivity is maintained, and reporting to management. Part of their duty involves coaching employees, but sometimes that role expands into a full-on trainer position.

Many companies experience this – supervisors are forced to take on additional responsibilities in order to provide employees with security training in compliance with regulations or programs such as EU 185/2010, AOSSP, IACSSP, FACAOSSP, MSP, or CCSP. When supervisors double as security trainers, they’re only fulfilling a short term role so supervisors generally do not get the guidance and support needed to be successful in delivering training.

It seems like over the past fifteen years, we’ve heard a lot about the Improvised Explosive Device, otherwise known as IED. An IED is a homemade or noncommercial explosive device used to cause pain and mass destruction. It has been a prominent threat tactic used largely by terrorists in package, suicide, car, and roadside bombs to target both soldiers and civilians.

Despite recent media spotlight on these IED attacks in the past few decades, you might be surprised to learn these were originally devised over a century ago. Since then, the terminology has changed and the device itself has evolved, but the core concept of the Improvise Explosive Device remains the same.

Many companies in the transportation, critical infrastructure, and ports & borders market require some form of security training. This could be to ensure safe transit systems for passengers, secure chain of custody for cargo, detect threats at security checkpoints, or prevent the smuggling of prohibited items across borders.

Whatever it may be – the trend for security training to progress along with our rapidly expanding use of technology is only natural. That’s why more and more companies are comfortable turning to Computer Based Training (CBT) to fulfill their security training needs – using it alongside Instructor Led Training (ILT) or replacing it altogether.

Let’s explore nine reasons why CBT has become increasingly popular over traditional classroom instruction in the training industry.