Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Security surveys identify vulnerabilities before adversaries exploit them. A structured survey produces practical, prioritised recommendations rather than generic checklists.
This Aractech course covers survey planning, threat context, site inspection techniques, assessing physical, procedural and personnel security, evaluating security systems, risk rating, writing recommendations and presenting findings. Participants conduct a simulated security survey.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Plan security surveys and vulnerability assessments
- Understand threat context
- Inspect sites systematically
- Assess physical, procedural and personnel security
- Rate vulnerabilities and risks
- Write and present practical recommendations
Who should attend
Target audience
- Security managers and officers
- Security consultants
- Risk managers
- Facilities managers
- Auditors
- Police and government security staff
Methodology
Learning approach
- Methodology sessions
- Simulated survey
- Report writing
- Case studies
- Group discussions
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
Survey Planning
- Purpose of surveys
- Scope
- Information gathering
- Coffee break
- Information gathering (continued)
- Threat context
- Exercise: Survey plan
Day 2
Site Inspection
- Inspection techniques
- Perimeter and buildings
- Access points
- Coffee break
- Access points (continued)
- Night surveys
- Simulation: Site walk-through
Day 3
Assessing Controls
- Physical security
- Procedures
- Personnel security
- Coffee break
- Personnel security (continued)
- Security systems
- Workshop: Control assessment
Day 4
Risk Rating
- Vulnerability rating
- Risk matrices
- Prioritisation
- Coffee break
- Prioritisation (continued)
- Cost-benefit
- Exercise: Risk rating
Day 5
Reporting
- Report structure
- Recommendations
- Presenting findings
- Coffee break
- Presenting findings (continued)
- Follow-up
- Capstone: Security survey report
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Security Surveys and Vulnerability Assessment (SM-006) 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 officers, Security consultants, Risk managers
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 Munich, Amsterdam, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, 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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