ICAO Annex 17 — Aviation Security (AVSEC)
ICAO Annex 17 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation establishes international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for safeguarding civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference. Covers security of airports, aircraft, passengers, baggage, cargo, mail, and in-flight security. All 193 ICAO member states are required to implement Annex 17 standards through national civil aviation security programmes.
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Framework Domains (5)
Chapter 1 - Definitions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AVSEC-1.1 | Definitions |
| AVSEC-1.2 | Scope and Application |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
Chapter 2 - General Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AVSEC-2.1 | Objectives |
| AVSEC-2.2 | International Cooperation |
| AVSEC-2.3 | Cybersecurity in Civil Aviation |
| AVSEC-2.4 | Information Protection |
Chapter 3 - Organization
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AVSEC-3.1 | National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) |
| AVSEC-3.2 | Appropriate Authority |
| AVSEC-3.3 | Airport Security Programme |
| AVSEC-3.4 | Airline Security Programme |
| AVSEC-3.5 | Quality Control |
| AVSEC-3.6 | Personnel Selection and Training |
Chapter 4 - Preventive Security Measures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AVSEC-4.1 | Measures Relating to Access Control |
| AVSEC-4.2 | Measures Relating to Passengers and Cabin Baggage |
| AVSEC-4.3 | Measures Relating to Hold Baggage |
| AVSEC-4.4 | Measures Relating to Cargo, Mail and Other Goods |
| AVSEC-4.5 | Measures Relating to Special Categories of Passengers |
| AVSEC-4.6 | Measures Relating to Weapons |
Chapter 5 - Management of Response to Acts of Unlawful Interference
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AVSEC-5.1 | Contingency Plans |
| AVSEC-5.2 | Notification |
| AVSEC-5.3 | Response Coordination |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICAO Annex 17 — Aviation Security (AVSEC)?
ICAO Annex 17 — Aviation Security (AVSEC) is a compliance framework from International (ICAO) with 5 domains and 23 controls. ICAO Annex 17 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation establishes international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for safeguarding civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference. Covers security of airports, aircraft, passengers, baggage, cargo, mail, and in-flight security. All 193 ICAO member states are required to implement Annex 17 standards through national civil aviation security programmes. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ICAO Annex 17 — Aviation Security (AVSEC) have?
ICAO Annex 17 — Aviation Security (AVSEC) has 23 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 3 - Organization (6 controls), Chapter 4 - Preventive Security Measures (6 controls), Chapter 1 - Definitions (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ICAO Annex 17 — Aviation Security (AVSEC) map to?
ICAO Annex 17 — Aviation Security (AVSEC) maps to 572 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 — Assessing CUI Security Requirements (26% coverage), TISAX — Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (26% coverage), South Korea ISMS-P (26% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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