MANAGING FACILITY SECURITY & ACCESS CONTROL
Course Code
RFM 202
Category
Risk Management
Scope
Risk Management
Duration
3 days
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Ability to manage facility security and access control systems.
Target Audience
Security managers, facility managers, and security professionals.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview of facility security and access control, designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to protect their assets, personnel, and information. The program covers the foundational principles of physical security, from threat assessment and risk analysis to the implementation of modern security technologies. Participants will learn how to design, manage, and maintain robust access control systems, including credentialing, biometrics, and visitor management. The course also addresses security protocols, incident response, and the integration of technology to create a multi-layered defense strategy.
Learning Objectives
- Conduct a security risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities and threats to a facility.
- Design and implement a comprehensive physical security plan.
- Select and manage effective access control technologies and systems.
- Develop and enforce security policies and procedures for personnel and visitors.
- Respond effectively to security incidents and breaches.
Daily Topics
Day 1: Security Foundations – Threat assessment, Risk analysis; ISPS Code, SOLAS Chapter XI-2, ISM Code, ISO 31000.
Day 2: Access Control – Credentialing, Biometrics, Visitor management; ISO 28000, ISO/IEC 27001.
Day 3: Response – Security protocols, Incident response, Case studies; IMO security guidelines, National security regulations.
References
ISPS Code (facility security), SOLAS Chapter XI-2 (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security), ISM Code (security management), IMO security guidelines, ISO 28000 (Supply Chain Security), ISO 31000 (Risk Management), ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management), National security regulations.
Upcoming Course Dates
June 22 – June 24, 2027