Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course SM-001
Security Policies and Procedures
This course enables participants to explore, design and fully understand the policies and procedures needed for security... The outline covers Introduction to Security Policies and Procedures, The Principles of Policies...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 14Upcoming dates
- 5Cities
- €2,315Fees from
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Introduction
Course overview
This course enables participants to explore, design and fully understand the policies and procedures needed for security departments within their organizations. More specifically, participants will discuss managing the implementation and evaluation of their policies and procedures in relation to setting standards, staff safety, security effectiveness and overall performance of the security department. Participants will learn the importance of enforcing, reviewing, and revising security policies and procedures effectively while meeting the legal requirements of the jurisdiction or country the organization is in
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Identify numerous types of policies used in security
- Understand Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs)
- Apply assignment instructions to security operations
- Create policies and procedures for their organization
- Manage the successful implementation of security policies
Who should attend
Target audience
- This course is suitable for security professionals who manage and control an organization’s policies and procedures; this includes security supervisors, managers, team leaders and company owners, directors and stakeholders.
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course is highly interactive and includes group discussions, case studies and syndicate work. It also includes practical exercises that enable all participants to apply the advanced knowledge they gained and demonstrate their skills in security policies and procedures.
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
Introduction to Security Policies and Procedures
- What are security policies?
- What are security procedures?
- Why do we need policies in our organizations?
- How policies affect your work and every-day routines
- Understanding the connection between policies and the law
- The importance of policies and procedures in security
- Coffee break
- The importance of policies and procedures in security (continued)
- Different types of policies in the workplace
- 3 types of security policies
- What should a security policy contain?
- Assignment instruction
- Policies and the law
- Wants, needs and benefits of policies and procedures
Day 2
The Principles of Policies and Procedures
- Setting a security policy within an organization
- 5 components or elements of a security policy
- Differences between policies and procedures
- Security awareness
- Roles and responsibilities when creating policies
- 3 types of security controls
- Coffee break
- 3 types of security controls (continued)
- Relationship between policy and management
- Policy statements
- Top-down security
- Bottom-up security
- Security standards
- Codes of Security behavior and ethics
Day 3
Management Controls and Written Documentation (Part 1)
- Security administration
- Assignment instructions
- Reporting procedure
- Physical control policies
- Coffee break
- Physical control policies (continued)
- Technical control policies
- Structuring your security policy
- Developing a security strategy
Day 4
Management Controls and Written Documentation (Part 2)
- Rational for security strategy
- Consequences of poor policy implementation
- Establishing effective procedures for success
- Implementation of security procedures
- Coffee break
- Implementation of security procedures (continued)
- Managing security procedures
- Measuring procedures for assessing performance
- Security procedure typology
Day 5
Creating Effective Policies for your Organization
- Developing a suitable security policy for an organization
- Developing and writing a policy statement for your organization
- Coffee break
- Matching security procedures to the policies
- Creating Assignment Instructions for your organization
- Developing a written assignment instruction for an organization
- Creating a security plan with a list of suitable policies and procedures for your organization
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Security Policies and Procedures (SM-001) 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 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for security professionals who manage and control an organization’s policies and procedures; this includes security supervisors, managers, team leaders and company owners, directors and stakeholders.
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 Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, Rome, Munich.
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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