The IATA SeMS certification process focuses on six components, corporate commitment and governance, resource management, threat assessment and risk management, quality assurance and quality control, emergencies and incidents management, and security documentation.
Certification followed a rigorous on-site assessment by IATA auditors who evaluated Hactl’s readiness and maturity in line with the SeMS framework.
The non-mandatory core component, Cyber Security/Insider Threat was also addressed and assessed during the audit.
The audit found that Hactl demonstrated a strong commitment to aviation security and embedded security considerations throughout its operations.
This included well-defined governance structures, an evolving security strategy, proactive collaboration with business departments and a developing culture and awareness of continuous improvement.
Brendan Sullivan, Global Head of Cargo at IATA, says, “Hactl has built a security governance framework, fostered strong internal collaboration, and shown a commitment to transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement. This certification demonstrates Hactl’s dedication to creating a culture of continuous improvement across not only their operational policy but the entire supply chain.”
Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive of Hactl, adds, “Only by subjecting ourselves to this kind of thorough examination can we be certain that our business, staff and customers are fully-protected from the many potential threats that exist in our business today. We strongly recommend all handlers to participate in SeMS, so that we can all work together to build a totally secure industry.”