Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Physical Security Management

Physical security protects people, assets and information from theft, intrusion and violence. This course covers physical security management: security strategy and policy, layered protection, access control, CCTV, alarms, guarding services, visitor and contractor management, incident response and measuring security performance.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Effective physical security balances protection, cost and convenience. You will learn to manage security programmes professionally.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Layered security design exercises, technology demonstrations, guard service management case studies and planning workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop physical security strategy and policy
Apply layered protection principles
Manage access control and visitor processes
Oversee CCTV and alarm systems
Manage guarding services and contracts
Respond to incidents and measure performance

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Security managers and supervisors
Facility managers
Corporate security staff
Risk managers
Property managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Security strategy
Layered protection
Systems oversight
Contract management
Incident response

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Security Management

09:00–10:08Role of security
10:08–11:00Threats
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Threats (continued)
11:45–12:53Policy
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Layered Protection

09:00–10:08Deter, detect, delay, respond
10:08–11:00Perimeters
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Perimeters (continued)
11:45–12:53Building security
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Access and Technology

09:00–10:08Access control
10:08–11:00CCTV
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45CCTV (continued)
11:45–12:53Alarms
12:53–14:00Demonstration

Day 4Guarding and People

09:00–10:08Guard services
10:08–11:00Visitors and contractors
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Visitors and contractors (continued)
11:45–12:53Training
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Response and Performance

09:00–10:08Incident response
10:08–11:00Security metrics
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Security metrics (continued)
11:45–12:53Improvement
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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