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Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Security Risk Management for Organisations

Organisations face physical and personnel security threats including theft, violence, terrorism, insider threats and travel risks. This course covers security risk assessment, security strategy, physical and procedural controls, insider threat, travel security, incident response and security governance.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Security risks change constantly and require a structured approach. This course helps you protect people, assets and operations.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses threat assessment exercises, site security reviews, case studies and plan development.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Conduct security risk assessments
  • Design layered physical and procedural controls
  • Manage insider threats
  • Protect travellers and remote staff
  • Respond to security incidents and govern security
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Security managers
  • Facilities managers
  • Risk and business continuity professionals
  • HR managers
  • Travel and operations managers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Threat assessment
  • Security risk assessment
  • Physical security
  • Insider threat management
  • Travel security
  • Security governance
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Security Risk Landscape

  1. 09:00–09:54Threat types
  2. 09:54–10:48Security management principles
  3. 10:48–11:00Legal duties
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Legal duties (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Security culture
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Threat assessment

Day 2Risk Assessment

  1. 09:00–09:54Assets and vulnerabilities
  2. 09:54–10:48Risk evaluation
  3. 10:48–11:00Security surveys
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Security surveys (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Prioritisation
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Site assessment

Day 3Controls

  1. 09:00–09:54Layered security
  2. 09:54–10:48Access control
  3. 10:48–11:00Surveillance
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Surveillance (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Procedures
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Control design

Day 4Insider and Travel Risks

  1. 09:00–09:54Insider threat indicators
  2. 09:54–10:48Personnel security
  3. 10:48–11:00Travel risk management
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Travel risk management (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Remote workers
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Insider incident

Day 5Response and Governance

  1. 09:00–09:54Incident response
  2. 09:54–10:48Investigations
  3. 10:48–11:00Governance and reporting
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Governance and reporting (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Continuous improvement
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Security risk plan

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.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Cape Town 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Dubai 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Rome 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Singapore 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Rome 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Singapore 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Vienna 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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