RYANAIR SECURITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why do we need aviation security? - Answers -To protect passengers, crew, aircraft,
facilities against acts of unlawful interference.
What is the objective of security training? - Answers -To ensure crew gain
competencies relevant to their security duties, so they can efficiently help passengers,
crew, aircraft and facilities against acts of unlawful interference.
What is IED? - Answers -Improvised Explosive Device
What is hijacking? - Answers -An operation where the terrorist seize control of some
type of vehicle
Current threats? - Answers -- Cyber attacks
- Insider threats
- Ranged weapons
- IED
- Airport attacks
- Drones
- Flight simulators
- Lasers
What difference did 21/12/1998 Lockerbie make? - Answers -100% HBS (hold baggage
screening)
What difference did 09/11/2001 WTC make? - Answers -Locked F/D door
What difference did 22/12/2001 "Shoe Bomber" make? - Answers -Shoe scanners
What difference did 24/08/2006 Liquid explosives plot make? - Answers -Restrictions on
liquids
Robust security culture is based on: - Answers -- Effective security procedures
- Strong reporting culture
- Vigilance among stuff
- Good quality of security training
- Feeling of ownership among all employees
Different forms of insider threats: - Answers -- Sharing of sensitive procedures
- Attacks on information systems
- Smuggling goods
- Passing restricted sensitive information
, What is radicalisation? - Answers -- A phased process in which an individual or a group
embraces a radical ideology that can lead to an increased willingness to use violence
for political goals.
- Employees may be radicalised before or after joining company.
Warning signs of radicalisation: - Answers -- Isolation from work colleagues
- Becoming secretive
- Sudden changes in mood
How can we deal with insider threat and radicalisation? - Answers -- Report any
suspicious behaviours
- Direct-supervisors should be informed
- Follow company's procedures whilst remaining vigilant
Legal framework for Aviation Security: - Answers -1. ICAO - Annex 17 and International
conventions
2. ECAC - DOC 30 Part II
3. EU
4. STATE NCASP
What is the purpose of ICAO and ECAC? - Answers -- Inform states about current
standards and recommended practises for aviation security.
- These standards are implemented into national legislation by vast majority of
countries.
The EU-Regulations: - Answers -- EC 300/2008
- EU 2015/1998 (as amended)
- EU 2015/8005 (as amended)
What is the purpose of National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP)? -
Answers -- Define responsibilities for implementation of security rules.
- Describe Irish security policy and procedures.
- Is in line with ICAO and ECAC and relevant EU-legislation
What is the purpose of Department of Transport (DOT)? - Answers -- Ensuring that
aviation practises and that procedures comply with best international standards.
- Drawing up, applying and maintaining the NCASP and security policy.
What is the purpose of National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC)? - Answers
-- Advises government and industry on policy.
- Review effectiveness of security measures.
- Ryanair is a full member of the NCASC
What are the the responsibilities for IAA? - Answers -- Inspections and audits of
airports, air carriers, cargo and companies.
Why do we need aviation security? - Answers -To protect passengers, crew, aircraft,
facilities against acts of unlawful interference.
What is the objective of security training? - Answers -To ensure crew gain
competencies relevant to their security duties, so they can efficiently help passengers,
crew, aircraft and facilities against acts of unlawful interference.
What is IED? - Answers -Improvised Explosive Device
What is hijacking? - Answers -An operation where the terrorist seize control of some
type of vehicle
Current threats? - Answers -- Cyber attacks
- Insider threats
- Ranged weapons
- IED
- Airport attacks
- Drones
- Flight simulators
- Lasers
What difference did 21/12/1998 Lockerbie make? - Answers -100% HBS (hold baggage
screening)
What difference did 09/11/2001 WTC make? - Answers -Locked F/D door
What difference did 22/12/2001 "Shoe Bomber" make? - Answers -Shoe scanners
What difference did 24/08/2006 Liquid explosives plot make? - Answers -Restrictions on
liquids
Robust security culture is based on: - Answers -- Effective security procedures
- Strong reporting culture
- Vigilance among stuff
- Good quality of security training
- Feeling of ownership among all employees
Different forms of insider threats: - Answers -- Sharing of sensitive procedures
- Attacks on information systems
- Smuggling goods
- Passing restricted sensitive information
, What is radicalisation? - Answers -- A phased process in which an individual or a group
embraces a radical ideology that can lead to an increased willingness to use violence
for political goals.
- Employees may be radicalised before or after joining company.
Warning signs of radicalisation: - Answers -- Isolation from work colleagues
- Becoming secretive
- Sudden changes in mood
How can we deal with insider threat and radicalisation? - Answers -- Report any
suspicious behaviours
- Direct-supervisors should be informed
- Follow company's procedures whilst remaining vigilant
Legal framework for Aviation Security: - Answers -1. ICAO - Annex 17 and International
conventions
2. ECAC - DOC 30 Part II
3. EU
4. STATE NCASP
What is the purpose of ICAO and ECAC? - Answers -- Inform states about current
standards and recommended practises for aviation security.
- These standards are implemented into national legislation by vast majority of
countries.
The EU-Regulations: - Answers -- EC 300/2008
- EU 2015/1998 (as amended)
- EU 2015/8005 (as amended)
What is the purpose of National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP)? -
Answers -- Define responsibilities for implementation of security rules.
- Describe Irish security policy and procedures.
- Is in line with ICAO and ECAC and relevant EU-legislation
What is the purpose of Department of Transport (DOT)? - Answers -- Ensuring that
aviation practises and that procedures comply with best international standards.
- Drawing up, applying and maintaining the NCASP and security policy.
What is the purpose of National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC)? - Answers
-- Advises government and industry on policy.
- Review effectiveness of security measures.
- Ryanair is a full member of the NCASC
What are the the responsibilities for IAA? - Answers -- Inspections and audits of
airports, air carriers, cargo and companies.
