In an increasingly volatile world, industrial facilities face various security threats ranging from theft and vandalism to terrorism and espionage. This course focuses on physical security, asset protection, and crisis management strategies to ensure the continuity of business operations.

Course Objectives:

• Perform a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) for industrial sites.
• Understand the principles of “Defense in Depth” and Physical Security.
• Manage security personnel and technology (CCTV, Access Control).
• Develop a Crisis Management and Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
• Protect against corporate espionage and internal threats.

Target Audience:

• Security Managers and Officers.
• Loss Prevention Specialists.
• Facility Managers in High-Risk Industries.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Security Risk Management

• Introduction to Security Risk Assessment (SRA).
• Threat, Vulnerability, and Asset Identification.
• Impact Analysis and Risk Prioritization.
• Developing a Security Policy and Manual.

Day 2: Physical Security and Technology

• Perimeter Security: Fencing, Barriers, and Lighting.
• Integrated Electronic Security: CCTV, IDS, and Alarms.
• Access Control Systems: Biometrics and Smart Cards.
• Securing the Control Room and Data Center.

Day 3: Security Operations and Personnel

• Managing and Training Security Staff.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Security.
• Patrol Strategies and Incident Reporting.
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Security Operations.

Day 4: Internal Threats and Asset Protection

• Background Checks and Vetting Procedures.
• Preventing Internal Theft and Fraud.
• Protecting Proprietary Information and Intellectual Property.
• Supply Chain Security (TAPA Standards).

Day 5: Crisis Management and Continuity

• Building a Crisis Management Team (CMT).
• Developing the Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
• Managing Communications during a Security Breach.
• Workshop: Simulating a High-Impact Security Crisis.