Security & Access Control (AVSEC)
Comprehensive airside security and access control tools to manage credentials, permits, violations, and security operations from a single platform.
Airports face constant pressure to maintain strict airside security while keeping credentialing, vehicle access, and compliance workflows efficient. Aerosimple's Security & Access Control (AVSEC) solution unifies every layer of airside identity and access management into one integrated platform.
What's included
Airside Driver Permit (ADP) — issue, renew, and audit driver authorizations for all personnel operating airside
Badge Management & Access Control — manage the full credential lifecycle from application through expiration and revocation
Airside Vehicle Permits (AVP) — register, approve, and track every vehicle authorized to operate in restricted airside areas
Security Operations — coordinate and document day-to-day security activities, inspections, and incident responses
Violation Tracking — log, escalate, and resolve airside violations with a complete audit trail
Misc Permit Tracking — handle one-off and special-category permits that fall outside standard credential types
SEDIS — centralized security event and data integration for reporting and regulatory compliance
Why it matters
Uncontrolled or poorly documented access to airside areas is one of the most significant security and compliance risks an airport can face. By centralizing every credential, permit, and violation record, AVSEC eliminates the blind spots that come from managing these workflows across spreadsheets, paper forms, or disconnected systems.
Regulatory audits become significantly less burdensome when every access event, permit approval, and violation resolution is timestamped and searchable. Airports using AVSEC can produce documentation required by national civil aviation authorities in minutes rather than days, reducing the operational cost of compliance.
Automated expiration alerts, renewal queues, and escalation workflows mean that lapsed credentials and overdue violations are caught before they become regulatory findings — protecting both the airport's certification status and its operational continuity.
How airports use it
A typical deployment begins with the Badge Management module, where security administrators configure access zones and credential categories. As staff and contractors apply for airside access, their driver permits and vehicle authorizations are processed through parallel workflows — each linked to the same personnel record so that revoking a badge automatically flags associated vehicle permits for review. Security operations staff use the platform daily to log patrols, document inspections, and record any airside incidents or violations in real time.
During regulatory audits or internal reviews, airport security managers pull consolidated reports from SEDIS covering credential status, violation histories, and permit activity across any date range. Smaller regional airports use the same workflows as large international hubs, scaling the solution to their staffing levels while meeting the same regulatory documentation requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Security & Access Control (AVSEC) solution actually do for an airport?
- AVSEC centralizes all airside security and access management into one platform, covering badge issuance, airside driver and vehicle permits, security operations, violation tracking, and miscellaneous permits. It replaces fragmented spreadsheets and paper processes with a unified digital workflow, giving security teams real-time visibility across every access point and credential type.
- Which airport roles and departments benefit most from the AVSEC solution?
- AVSEC is designed for airport security managers, badging office staff, airside operations teams, and compliance officers. It also supports ground handlers, airlines, and contractors who need to apply for or renew airside credentials, making it relevant to virtually every stakeholder involved in landside-to-airside access.
- Does AVSEC help airports meet TSA, ICAO, or local aviation security compliance requirements?
- Yes. AVSEC is built around internationally recognized aviation security standards, supporting audit trails, expiry tracking, and documentation workflows aligned with TSA regulations, ICAO Annex 17 requirements, and local civil aviation authority rules. Automated alerts for expiring credentials and permits help airports stay continuously compliant rather than reactively fixing gaps.
- Can AVSEC integrate with our existing access control hardware and identity management systems?
- AVSEC is designed to integrate with third-party physical access control systems, ID card printers, and HR or identity databases, so your existing hardware investment is preserved. The platform uses standard APIs to sync credential status in real time, ensuring that a suspended badge in the software is immediately reflected at physical entry points.
- How long does it take to implement the AVSEC solution and onboard our security team?
- Implementation timelines vary by airport size and the number of modules activated, but Aerosimple structures onboarding in phased rollouts to minimize operational disruption. Dedicated implementation specialists handle data migration, configuration, and staff training, with most airports reaching full operational use within weeks rather than months.
- How is AVSEC priced, and does the cost scale with airport size?
- AVSEC uses a modular pricing model, meaning airports pay for the specific modules they need rather than a one-size-fits-all license. Pricing scales with factors such as airport size, number of credentialed individuals, and active modules. Contact Aerosimple directly for a customized quote based on your facility's operational profile.
- Does AVSEC support multiple languages for international airports?
- Yes. AVSEC natively supports English, Spanish, and Portuguese across its modules, including Airside Driver Permits, Badge Management, Vehicle Permits, and Security Operations. This multilingual capability ensures that staff, contractors, and ground handlers at international airports can interact with the system in their preferred language without requiring separate configurations.
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