2025 Updates to the Security Manuals

Key Updates

Staying informed about the latest advancements in security management is essential for ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and enhancing the safety of your aviation operations. Our manuals are updated annually, providing critical guidance on reporting requirements, certification, and resources to support security risk assessments.

By regularly updating your manuals, you can be confident that your team is armed with up-to-date tools and methodologies, your organization can effectively navigate the complexities of security management, fostering a proactive and strategic approach to risk mitigation.

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Security Management System Manual

Security Management System Manual (SeMS)

The 2025 edition of the IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Manual introduces vital updates to foster a proactive, strategic, and risk-based approach to security within the aviation industry.

Key changes in the 2025 IATA Security Management System Manual include a comprehensive restructuring of the Documentation chapter for clearer guidance on standardized documentation to meet performance and regulatory requirements. Updates in Section 3.2 improve communication among External Service Providers (ESPs), airlines, and authorities by focusing on Security Occurrence Reporting interdependencies.

New resources in Section 5 support security risk assessments with updated methodologies. Section 6 introduces the SeMS Dashboard Toolkit and SeMS Implementation Plan for monitoring alignment with IATA's SeMS framework. Additionally, the new SeMS certification program provides a structured framework to enhance security management systems.

Key Updates in the 2025 IATA Security Management System Manual:

• Proactive Security Approach: Updates reflect a shift towards a strategic, risk-based approach to aviation security.
• Restructured Documentation Guidance: Clearer instructions on maintaining consistent documentation across a centralized system to meet regulatory and performance needs.
• Enhanced Security Occurrence Reporting: Updated Section 3.2 highlighting interdependencies among ESPs, airlines, and authorities for improved communication.
• New Risk Assessment Methods: Updated guidelines in Section 5 for measuring security risks while integrating safety and cybersecurity elements.
• Introduction of SeMS Tools: New resources, including the SeMS Dashboard Toolkit and Implementation Plan, to help organizations self-monitor their progress.
• SeMS Certification Program: A structured framework to assist organizations in enhancing their security management systems and achieving compliance.