CISF Aviation Security Control Center Inaugurated in New Delhi

New Delhi: The Aviation Security Control Center (ASCC) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Mahipalpur campus in New Delhi was inaugurated by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah. The Director General CISF, Shri Sheel Vardhan Singh, and several senior officers of the force were also present during the ceremony.

The aviation sector is a highly dynamic and internationally significant industry. Since assuming the responsibility of securing the aviation sector, the CISF has performed admirably in establishing effective security arrangements.

Due to the need for continuous improvement in operational practices, technological innovations, and human resources development, the Airport Sector has established an Aviation Security Control Centre and an Aviation Security Technology Lab at the Mahipalpur Campus in New Delhi. The CISF’s Airport Sector Headquarters is focused on transforming the function of the HQrs Control Room from a traditional event-based information collection center to a real-time generation of analyzed information. This aims to ensure prompt response and enhanced security operations at airports.

The Aviation Security Control Centre (ASCC) will have the following 04 components:-

1. Communication and Monitoring Centre:
   • It will do the 24x7x365 real-time monitoring of threat calls of bombs, VVIP movement and other major incidents, Pre-Embarkation Security Check (PESC) Clearing time, etc. at the airports.
   • Two-way communication with all Airport Units FHQrs/APS HQrs/Sector/Zonal HQrs, External agencies and stakeholders for better coordination and cooperation.
2. Incident Management Centre: All the relevant information pertaining to Technical gadgets, Manpower, Contingency Plans,   Geographical Information Systems,  Floor Plan, and Sand models of airports will be available which will help in quick decision-making in case of any contingency.
3. Aviation Research Centre: It includes:
   • Research & Analysis:
     
     • Studying and analyzing the latest technologies
     • Studying the throughput and efficiency of gadgets
     • Studying the best practices established in different airports
   • Data & Trend Analysis:
     • Analysis of incidents occurring at the airports
     • Analysis of the crowd at departure gates and SHA
   • Software Development:
     • Updating and securing the database
     • Software development and testing
     • Providing training to CISF personnel
4. Data Centre: It will provide technical support and has the following features:
   • Storage capacity of 300 TB
   • Servers for application hosting & Database
   • 50 mbps Lease Line from MTNL
   • Airports Data Security through VPN (Virtual Private Network)
   • IP-PBX with capacity of 110 Intercom Telephone connections for Airports, Zones, Sectors and HQrs