Security Manager Course

Lesson 1 • Legal and Regulatory Foundations

Introduces the legal obligations and regulatory frameworks governing security operations. Students apply compliance thinking to everyday security decisions.

Lesson 2 • Security Policy Development

Covers the creation, structure, and lifecycle of security policies. Students draft foundational policy documents aligned with organizational objectives.

Lesson 3 • The Security Management Profession

Defines security management's scope, history, and professional standards. Grounds students in the discipline before introducing operational concepts.

Lesson 1 • Risk Scoring and Prioritization

Applies qualitative and quantitative models to score and rank identified risks. Students use risk matrices to prioritize mitigation investments.

Lesson 2 • Risk Assessment Reporting

Develops skills for communicating risk findings to executive and operational audiences. Students produce structured reports that support informed decision-making.

Lesson 3 • Threat Identification and Classification

Teaches methods for cataloging internal and external threats across asset categories. Connects threat taxonomy to later risk-scoring processes.

Lesson 1 • Perimeter and Access Control Design

Covers barriers, fencing, gates, and access control technologies for perimeter protection. Students apply defense-in-depth principles to site layouts.

Lesson 2 • Security System Integration and Testing

Addresses how disparate physical security systems are unified into a coherent platform. Students design testing protocols to verify system performance.

Lesson 3 • Surveillance and Detection Systems

Examines CCTV, intrusion detection, and sensor technologies for monitoring assets. Students specify camera placement and detection zones for given site plans.

Lesson 1 • Technology-Based Security Solutions

Evaluates emerging and established security technologies for operational deployment. Students assess vendor proposals against functional and risk-reduction criteria.

Lesson 2 • Control Effectiveness Measurement

Develops metrics and audit methods to evaluate whether controls achieve intended outcomes. Students build dashboards that communicate control performance to leadership.

Lesson 3 • Countermeasure Selection Frameworks

Introduces structured models for matching countermeasures to identified risks. Students evaluate deterrence, detection, delay, and response options systematically.

Lesson 1 • Workforce Scheduling and Deployment

Teaches scheduling models and deployment strategies for 24/7 security operations. Students balance coverage requirements against budget and fatigue constraints.

Lesson 2 • Supervision and Performance Management

Develops supervisory skills for monitoring, coaching, and evaluating security staff. Students apply performance frameworks to address underperformance constructively.

Lesson 3 • Training Program Design

Covers the design and delivery of role-specific security training curricula. Students align training objectives with identified operational requirements.

Lesson 1 • Exercise Design and After-Action Review

Guides students through designing tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises. After-action review methods translate exercise findings into plan improvements.

Lesson 2 • Incident Command and Control

Covers standardized incident command structures for managing emergency operations. Students practice command roles and information flow during simulated incidents.

Lesson 3 • Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Procedures

Develops evacuation route planning and shelter-in-place protocols for diverse facility types. Students account for vulnerable populations and mobility limitations.

Lesson 4 • Crisis Communication and Media Relations

Teaches structured communication strategies for internal and external audiences during crises. Students draft holding statements and manage information release timing.

Lesson 1 • Investigation Reporting and Case Closure

Guides students in compiling findings into structured investigation reports. Case closure procedures include corrective actions and recurrence prevention measures.

Lesson 2 • Investigation Planning and Methodology

Covers the structured approach to planning and conducting workplace investigations. Students apply investigative logic to develop hypotheses and evidence strategies.

Lesson 3 • Incident Reporting and Documentation

Establishes standards for capturing, classifying, and escalating security incidents. Accurate documentation forms the evidentiary foundation for all subsequent investigation steps.

Lesson 4 • Interview and Interrogation Techniques

Teaches ethical, legally compliant interview methods for witnesses and subjects. Students practice cognitive and behavioral interview techniques in role-play scenarios.

Lesson 1 • Budget Development and Financial Management

Covers security budget construction, justification, and financial oversight techniques. Students build business cases that secure executive approval for security investments.

Lesson 2 • Security Governance and Oversight

Establishes governance structures, committee roles, and audit mechanisms for security programs. Students design oversight frameworks that ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

Lesson 3 • Vendor and Contract Management

Addresses the selection, contracting, and performance management of security service providers. Students draft service-level agreements and conduct vendor performance reviews.

Lesson 4 • Security Program Strategy and Planning

Teaches multi-year security program planning aligned with organizational risk appetite. Students produce strategic security plans with measurable objectives and milestones.