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Introduction
Course overview
Security managers protect people, assets, information and reputation against a wide range of threats, from theft and violence to terrorism and insider risk. The role demands strategic thinking as well as operational expertise.
This Aractech course covers the full scope of security management: security strategy and governance, threat and risk assessment, physical and technical security, security operations, investigations, crisis and incident management, personnel security, budgets and performance. Participants develop a security management plan for their organisation.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Develop security strategy and governance
- Assess threats, vulnerabilities and risks
- Design layered physical and technical security
- Manage security operations and personnel
- Handle incidents, investigations and crises
- Measure security performance and manage budgets
Who should attend
Target audience
- Security managers and supervisors
- Facilities and risk managers
- Corporate security staff
- Loss prevention managers
- HSE managers with security duties
- Professionals moving into security
Methodology
Learning approach
- Expert-led sessions
- Risk assessment workshops
- Case studies
- Scenario exercises
- Planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
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.
Day 1
Security Management Foundations
- Role of security management
- Governance and policy
- Legal considerations
- Coffee break
- Legal considerations (continued)
- Security culture
- Exercise: Security function review
Day 2
Threat and Risk Assessment
- Threat assessment
- Vulnerability analysis
- Risk evaluation
- Coffee break
- Risk evaluation (continued)
- Prioritisation
- Workshop: Site risk assessment
Day 3
Physical and Technical Security
- Layered security
- Access control
- CCTV and alarms
- Coffee break
- CCTV and alarms (continued)
- Perimeter security
- Exercise: Security design
Day 4
Operations and Incidents
- Security operations
- Guard force management
- Investigations
- Coffee break
- Investigations (continued)
- Incident and crisis response
- Case study: Security incident
Day 5
Performance and Leadership
- Security metrics
- Budgets
- Contractors
- Coffee break
- Contractors (continued)
- Continuous improvement
- Capstone: Security management plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Security Management Professional (SM-003) cover?
This course covers Security Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Security managers and supervisors, Facilities and risk managers, Corporate security staff
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Istanbul, Vienna, London, Munich, Rome, Amsterdam, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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