Physical Security Fundamentals Training

Physical Security Fundamentals

A beginner friendly course on building and operating a practical physical security program. Participants learn core concepts, risk assessment, layered defenses, and clear procedures for prevention, detection, and response across offices, campuses, and events.

What will you learn?

You will understand how to assess risks, design layered controls, and run day to day procedures that protect people, assets, and information. You will apply simple checklists, incident playbooks, and improvement cycles that fit real organizations.

After this training you will be confident in:

Explaining core principles like deterrence, detection, delay, and response
Conducting basic site risk assessments and prioritizing controls
Designing access control, visitor management, and perimeter protections
Using surveillance and alarm data for monitoring and investigations
Writing clear policies, post orders, and incident reports
Coordinating with life safety, continuity, and stakeholders

Requirements:

General familiarity with facilities or office operations is helpful
Bring a simple floor plan or site description if available
No prior security experience required

Course Outline*:

*We know each team has their own needs and specifications. That is why we can modify the training outline per need.

Module 1: Physical security fundamentals

Goals and vocabulary across deterrence, detection, delay, response
Threat categories and common vulnerabilities for offices and campuses
Defense in depth and how layers work together

Module 2: Risk assessment and prioritization

Site walk through planning and observation checklists
Asset identification and simple impact or likelihood scoring
Risk register, quick wins, and longer term improvements

Module 3: Perimeter and building access

Property lines, fencing, lighting, and signage principles
Doors, locks, keys, and key control basics
Access control systems, credentials, and visitor management

Module 4: Interior protections and people safety

Reception posture, badging etiquette, and tailgating prevention
Secure areas, media storage, and clean desk practices
Life safety integration with evacuation, shelter, and ADA considerations

Module 5: Surveillance and alarms

Camera placement fundamentals and privacy aware coverage
Alarm types, zones, and response coordination
Using logs and alerts for investigations and maintenance

Module 6: Operations and guard force management

Post orders, rounds, and escalation paths
Shift handovers, communications, and incident logging
Vendor coordination and service level expectations

Module 7: Incident response and reporting

Initial assessment, containment, and notification checklists
Evidence preservation basics and chain of custody awareness
Writing clear incident reports for management and regulators

Module 8: Business continuity alignment

Critical functions, alternate work areas, and resource staging
Power, HVAC, water, and building systems dependency mapping
Coordination with IT, HR, facilities, and local authorities

Module 9: Policy framework and governance

Security policy hierarchy and approvals
Roles and responsibilities across the organization
Training, awareness, and accountability

Module 10: Compliance and privacy considerations

Access control records, video retention, and data handling basics
Working within local regulations and property rules
Vendor and contractor requirements and attestations

Module 11: Audits, inspections, and metrics

Self assessment checklists and corrective actions
Key performance indicators for security and safety
Maintenance schedules and lifecycle planning for devices

Module 12: Program roadmap and stakeholder engagement

Building a one year improvement plan with milestones
Budgeting at a high level and prioritizing investments
Communicating value to leadership and building a feedback loop

Hands-on learning with expert instructors at your location for organizations.

Level:

Intermediate

Duration:

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Training customized to your needs

Immersive hands-on experience in a dedicated setting

*Price can range depending on number of participants, change of outline, location etc.

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Level:

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Duration:

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Training customized to your needs

Reduced training costs

*Price can range depending on number of participants, change of outline, location etc.

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Level:

Intermediate

Duration:

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Fits ideally for individuals and small groups

Networking opportunities with fellow participants.

*Price can range depending on number of participants, change of outline, location etc.

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Physical Security Fundamentals

What will you learn?

Requirements:

Course Outline*:

Module 1: Physical security fundamentals

Module 2: Risk assessment and prioritization

Module 3: Perimeter and building access

Module 4: Interior protections and people safety

Module 5: Surveillance and alarms

Module 6: Operations and guard force management

Module 7: Incident response and reporting

Module 8: Business continuity alignment

Module 9: Policy framework and governance

Module 10: Compliance and privacy considerations

Module 11: Audits, inspections, and metrics

Module 12: Program roadmap and stakeholder engagement

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