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Security Management for Critical Facilities Training Course

Guides security managers through threat and vulnerability assessment, access control, perimeter protection and incident response for critical facilities.

PSF · Physical Security & Facility ProtectionAll Levels#2492ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Sectors:Risk, Compliance & GovernanceCategories:Physical Security & Facility Protection

Course Overview

This advanced training course provides a practical framework for managing security risks across critical facilities and infrastructure where disruption, unauthorised access, operational incidents, or targeted threats could have significant organisational and public consequences. The programme examines security governance, threat and vulnerability assessment, physical protection, access control, perimeter security, surveillance, security operations, emergency preparedness, incident response, and business continuity. It focuses on integrating security controls with operational requirements without creating unnecessary disruption to critical services. Particular emphasis is placed on risk-based security planning, protection of critical assets, layered security controls, security monitoring, response coordination, contractor and visitor management, and continuous improvement. Practical scenarios and risk assessment exercises help participants develop effective security measures suited to complex and high-value facilities.

Learning Objectives

  • Analyse the security risks affecting critical facilities and infrastructure.
  • Identify critical assets, functions, dependencies, and potential points of vulnerability.
  • Conduct structured threat, vulnerability, and security risk assessments.
  • Develop risk-based security strategies and protection priorities.
  • Evaluate perimeter protection and controlled access arrangements.
  • Strengthen surveillance, monitoring, detection, and security control systems.
  • Assess security risks associated with personnel, contractors, visitors, and service providers.
  • Develop effective procedures for security incidents and emergency situations.
  • Improve coordination between security, operations, emergency response, and management teams.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls and identify improvement requirements.
  • Establish security performance indicators and assurance mechanisms.
  • Develop an integrated security improvement plan for critical facilities.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals responsible for security management, risk management, operational resilience, emergency preparedness, and protection of critical facilities. It is particularly suitable for security managers, facility managers, security supervisors, risk professionals, business continuity specialists, emergency response personnel, operations managers, compliance professionals, asset protection teams, and senior personnel responsible for organisational security. The programme is also relevant to organisations operating critical infrastructure such as airports, ports, energy facilities, utilities, telecommunications sites, industrial facilities, government buildings, data centres, financial institutions, healthcare facilities, and other high-value or strategically important sites.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify critical assets and security-sensitive operational functions.
  • Analyse threats, vulnerabilities, consequences, and security risk exposure.
  • Conduct structured security risk assessments for critical facilities.
  • Develop layered security controls based on identified risks.
  • Evaluate perimeter, access control, surveillance, and detection measures.
  • Assess personnel, contractor, visitor, and third-party security risks.
  • Develop effective incident response and escalation procedures.
  • Coordinate security responses with emergency and operational teams.
  • Evaluate security system performance and control effectiveness.
  • Identify gaps and recurring weaknesses through inspections and security reviews.
  • Establish meaningful security performance and assurance measures.
  • Develop a practical security enhancement plan for a critical facility.

Course Outline

Day 1

Critical Facility Security Fundamentals & Risk Management

  • Critical facilities and critical infrastructure protection
  • Security governance and organisational responsibilities
  • Identifying critical assets, functions, and dependencies
  • Threat identification and security risk exposure
  • Vulnerability and consequence assessment
  • Security risk assessment methodology
  • Risk prioritisation and protection objectives
  • Security policies, procedures, and accountability
  • Developing a risk-based security framework
  • Practical exercise: Critical facility security risk assessment
Day 2

Physical Security, Perimeter Protection & Access Control

  • Principles of layered physical security
  • Perimeter security and controlled boundaries
  • Security zones and restricted areas
  • Access control systems and authorisation procedures
  • Personnel identification and credential management
  • Visitor and contractor management
  • Vehicle access and traffic control
  • Security checkpoints and screening processes
  • Protection of critical rooms, equipment, and operational areas
  • Practical workshop: Designing a layered access and perimeter security model
Day 3

Surveillance, Detection & Security Operations

  • Security surveillance and monitoring principles
  • Closed-circuit television and video monitoring
  • Intrusion detection and alarm management
  • Security control rooms and monitoring procedures
  • Security patrols and inspection programmes
  • Communication and escalation protocols
  • Security information and incident reporting
  • Protection against insider and unauthorised access risks
  • Managing security technology and operational controls
  • Practical scenario: Detecting and responding to a developing security threat
Day 4

Emergency Response, Incident Management & Resilience

  • Security incident classification and response levels
  • Emergency preparedness and response planning
  • Incident command and coordination
  • Response to intrusion, sabotage, suspicious activity, and security breaches
  • Evacuation, lockdown, and emergency access considerations
  • Coordination with emergency services and external authorities
  • Crisis communication and information management
  • Business continuity and protection of critical operations
  • Post-incident assessment and corrective actions
  • Practical exercise: Critical facility security incident response
Day 5

Security Governance, Assurance & Continuous Improvement

  • Integrating security with operational risk management
  • Security inspections, audits, and assurance activities
  • Evaluating security control effectiveness
  • Contractor and third-party security governance
  • Security performance indicators and management reporting
  • Identifying vulnerabilities and recurring security weaknesses
  • Prioritising security improvement initiatives
  • Security investment and resource prioritisation
  • Developing a facility security improvement roadmap
  • Final integrated workshop: Critical facility security management and improvement plan

Upcoming Dates

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Barcelona · 12 – 16 Apr 2027 · Classroom

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