This bitesize course explains the key principles and terminology regarding cyber security. It gives practical advice on how to best protect yourself and your business, and offers suggestions to consider for a more robust system.  Please note: This online course works best in Google Chrome. Read more

This bitesize course explores the essentials of security risk management, including the risk matrix, identifying threats, assets and vulnerabilities, as well as practical measures to help create a comprehensive plan.  Please note: This online course works best in Google Chrome. Read more

This course is delivered 12 - 14 November 2024 - Leicester, UK Conducting a security survey is an essential skill for security managers, consultants, and other security professionals. Surveying is often fundamental to the design and functionality of a good security provision. This SRF BTEC Level 4 course will teach you how to identify particular threats to your business, premises and staff, and most importantly, how you can protect against them. This 3 day classroom course provides a step-by-step guide to the process of conducting an effective survey. You will leave the course having created and designed a template for conducting your own security surveys, which you can then use at your place of work. During the training, our experienced instructors will guide you through each stage involved in conducting a survey. You will also learn how to use the security survey as part of your ongoing risk analysis and security strategy. Assessment for this BTEC Level 4 Award includes the creation of a portfolio of work, forming the basis of a written assignment. This written assignment is then completed after the classroom training has finished, in your own environment. In addition to the written assignment, the 1:1 sessions with the instructor at the end of the course also forms the basis of the BTEC accreditation. As part of the course you will be able to put in to practice the theory you have learnt by undertaking a physical survey of a site, under the supervision of the instructor. Core content When to conduct a security survey How to plan and conduct a security survey What constitutes an effective security survey How to use crime prevention methods and techniques to reduce crime and loss How to use the security survey to prepare a risk assessment What security measures are available and when and how to use them How to write a security survey report and make effective recommendations Read more

Corporate Intelligence Management (Virtual Classroom Training)  This course is delivered via Zoom. You will be emailed full joining instructions before the course. There has never been a time when understanding and managing corporate intelligence has been more crucial. Given the growing concern over data, information gathering and the storage of personal details, this training is essential to help you understand this broad subject. Over two days, this innovative short course covers critical areas including the effective collection, analysis and communication of intelligence. The course focuses on the strategic gathering of information, its analysis and development into commercial intelligence. You will leave the course with a broader understanding of how the use of intelligence can inform enterprise decision making. Importantly, you’ll learn how to design targeted security initiatives, which is perhaps one of the most critical parts of the subject. The workshop is for all those who have a need to understand the risks and vulnerabilities of not actively engaging with all forms of corporate intelligence. Delivered by an experienced professional within this sector, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss and explore topics with a recognised subject matter expert. Core content What is commercial intelligence? Intelligence, strategy and decision making OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) HUMINT (Human Intelligence) Intelligence and risk management Intelligence and the security function Information gathering Information analysis Grading intelligence The use of databases Intelligence cycles Controlling and communicating intelligence Intelligence report writing Legislation and compliance Read more

The dates for this online virtual classroom course are 18th - 21st November 2024 This is course is delivered via Zoom. You will be emailed full joining instructions before the course. This accredited short course is designed to provide you with the skills to act effectively in the event of a kidnap scenario. It focuses on the corporate world and the roles and responsibilities of the response team. You will receive a high level of practical skill and theoretical knowledge needed to act confidently, objectively and effectively when protecting the physical integrity of your staff or company assets, if threatened by a kidnap or commercial extortion-related incident. Aided by the use of scenarios, this course enables you to explore and understand the duty of care and responsibilities. This also included primacy and legal considerations, crisis response and management as it relates to kidnap and ransom. You will also cover communication, including victim and offender contact, as well as negotiation skills, external and internal messaging. The skills taught encompass the response to a kidnapping, or commercial extortion, and how this dovetails with corporate crisis management planning. Assessment for this course includes a workbook and scenario based group work which is tutor assessed.  Read more

With crime a major issue on the high street, today’s retailers need to be aware of, and understand, how to mitigate threats to their stock, premises, staff and customers. This unaccredited course provides critical insights into retail security and examines the key techniques involved in identifying and managing loss, as well as the essential security management knowledge and skills needed to work within the retail sector. The course demonstrates the latest ideas, techniques and systems for the protection of people, premises, stock and profits. It demonstrates how these can be combined with management best practice to produce security solutions tailored for the retail environment. Core content The scale and impact of retail crime Causes and methods of retail crime Understanding ‘hot stores’, ‘hot products’ & ‘hot people’ Retail risk assessments and security surveys What are CRAVED products and how to protect them Distribution and supply chain security How to use situational crime prevention to reduce loss Physical and electronic protection Getting the most from your security officers Planning and managing a retail loss reduction initiative adding value Current regulation and legislation Assessment method This is an unaccredited course and therefore no formal assessment is required.  Instead during the course you will encounter multiple choice questions designed to test your understanding of the subject Enrolment You will receive an email within 2 working days from [email protected] with details of how to access the PerpetuityARC eLearning Platform and start your course.  If you have not received the email within the specified time, please email: [email protected] for assistance.   Certification Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an eCertificate of Completion. Read more