Empowering security within your organization: Unlock the potential of SeMS
Security Management Systems (SeMS) are integral to the aviation industry, providing a structured framework that proactively manages regulatory compliance, security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Organizations who take a SeMS approach transition from reactive to proactive security measures, emphasizing risk-based and data-driven strategies.
The SeMS certification program provides a structured framework and resources for organizations to assess and improve their security management systems. It guides organizations through the process of evaluating their current security measures, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes based on globally recognized standards and best practices, including the IATA SeMS Manual.
Based on a tiered approach, the program enables organizations to engage with the audit process at various stages of SeMS maturity, ensuring a customized and progressive journey towards achieving comprehensive security management excellence.
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Take your security management to the next level
- Build trust with stakeholders – The SeMS Certification program provides a structured approach to document and present your security risk management and compliance activities, fostering trust with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Embrace continuous improvement – An effective SeMS continuously evolves. Our program assists your organization in demonstrating dynamic and effective management and robust delivery of security.
- Foster Collaboration and Security-Conscious Culture – Our program cultivates a culture of security through the encouragement of active security reporting. It emphasizes the collective responsibility of everyone in the organization towards security.
- Boost Efficiency and Satisfaction – The SeMS Certification program helps streamline your organization’s security processes. By identifying and mitigating risks proactively. This leads to improved operational efficiencies as your organization can focus more on its core functions rather than on managing security crises.
Become a member of the SeMS certification program
The SeMS Certification equips you with:
- Structured Framework – Navigate security complexities with confidence. Our framework provides clarity, guiding you through assessment, enhancement, and optimization of your security management systems.
- Valuable Resources – Access a treasure trove of resources with an exclusive access to the IATA SeMS Toolkit Library, best practices, and expert guidance.
| SeMS Community | Toolkit Library | Training Courses | Recognition | External AssesSment and Administration |
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SeMS Members receive exclusive insights on: SeMS Standards SeMS CERT Quality Control SeMS CERT Development & Evolution SeMS Portfolio & activity
Forum for discussion and sharing of best practices |
Digital copy of IATA SeMS Manual IATA SeMS Checklist and guidance materials aligned with IATA SeMS Manual, recommended practices, templates and tools
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Available to all SeMS Members
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Pioneering SeMS within the industry Recognition from peers, business partners, and experts who acknowledge your commitment to robust security practices and proactive risk management. |
External Assessments conducted by IATA Independent Validators* External verification and recognition of IATA SeMS implementation status
*Background checks available upon request |
- Globally Recognized Standards – The IATA SeMS Manual serves as your compass. Evaluate your current security measures, identify improvement areas, and implement changes that resonate with global benchmarks.
Be supported every step of your journey
- SeMS Membership – Embark on your journey with the SeMS CERT program and gain access to exclusive insights into SeMS. We provide a comprehensive toolkit to assist you in implementing, developing, and maintaining a robust, efficient and resilient Security Management System within your organization.
- Training – As a SeMS CERT member, you will enjoy unlimited access to our extensive SeMS Certification Training portfolio, which includes:
- SeMS Introductory Training: This course is tailored to empower Accountable Managers, Security Managers and other personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to embark on the journey towards IATA SeMS Certification.
- SeMS Competency Assessment: The SeMS Competency Assessment exam is an industry benchmark of Security Management System (SeMS) knowledge. Supported by examination guidelines, the Competency Test establishes a harmonized way of assessing the SeMS compliance of individuals (SeMS Managers, IOSA security auditors) through a standardized, objective and transparent validation mechanism (compliance check).
- SeMS CERT application – Through a tiered approach, SeMS CERT members will have the possibility to engage with the audit process at various levels of SeMS maturity. This ensures a tailored and progressive path towards achieving security management excellence.
- Structure, plans and processes are identified and established
- Fit-for-purpose policies and procedures are documented
- Appropriate resources are allocated
- Roles, responsibilities and accountabilities are assigned
- Evidence is documented
- People are trained and competent
- There is regular communication
- The system is applied and integrated throughout the organization and incorporated into business as usual
- The system is continuously monitored and evaluated to improve performance
- Evidence is functioning
- Employees and managers actively engage and comply with system requirements and documentation
- The system is operating as expected
- Objectives are consistently achieved
- Evidence is comprehensive
- Self-assessment – Under the guidance of our expert team, you will conduct a self-assessment exercise using the SeMS CERT checklist. This ensures that all necessary materials, evidence, and documentation are available for the assessor.
- Documentation review – Your assessor will meticulously review all submitted documents to prepare for the assessment process.
- Assessment – Over a period of one or two days (depending on your level of SeMS implementation maturity), the assessor will use a standardized assessment checklist and criteria to ensure uniformity and objectivity. Following the assessment, the assessor will provide comprehensive feedback, detailed report and a list of specific areas for improvement, along with guidance to enable your organization to make the necessary adjustments.
- Validation - The assessor will work closely with your organization to ensure that all feedback is actioned. Your organization will need to provide an implementation plan detailing the actions taken and planned, along with an implementation date. As your organization executes its plan, you will be required to submit clear evidence of its full implementation to the IATA assessor for validation. Once confirmed, the assessor will issue the IATA Assessment Report, and your organization will be granted the IATA Certification.