Physical security systems

Introduction

In today’s world, safeguarding assets and facilities from physical threats is more critical than ever. Our course on Physical Security Systems provides comprehensive training on designing, implementing, and managing robust security measures. Participants will gain expertise in surveillance technologies, access control, alarm systems, and the integration of various security components. This course equips professionals with the skills needed to protect assets effectively, ensure safety, and respond to security breaches. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to enhance your knowledge, this course is essential for mastering the fundamentals of physical security.

Course Objectives

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of physical security planning.
• Develop a strong knowledge of access and egress control principles required to manage and perform physical security.
• Conduct risk, vulnerability, and exposure assessments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of internal versus external security procedures.
• Apply knowledge of Information Technology for access control.

Course Outlines

DAY 1: Principles of Physical Security Planning

• Modern security environment.
• Proactive and reactive security.
• Operational requirements for physical security.
• Fundamentals of security planning.
• Importance of security strategy in management.
• Principles of security.

DAY 2: Threats to Security

• Security threat terminology.
• Importance of asset protection.
• Threat typology.
• Onion principle and defense in depth.
• Exposure to environmental threats.
• Differences between risk and threats.

DAY 3: Access and Egress Control

• Introduction to fundamentals of access and egress control.
• Methods of access and egress control.
• Access and egress control duties.
• Types of access control.
• Practical session on conducting access and egress control.
• Access and egress control planning session.

DAY 4: Technology, Systems, and Security Equipment

• Introduction to fundamentals of technology systems and security equipment.
• Types of access control systems.
• Operational controls & indicators for maintenance and response.
• Types of physical security equipment.
• Practical session on the application of physical security equipment.

DAY 5: Introduction to Information Technology and Risk Management

• Different risk assessment methodologies.
• Risk assessment process.
• Risk exposure and vulnerabilities in access control technologies.
• Introduction to Information Technology.
• Information Technology and physical security.