COURSE SUMMARY This course is one of the elective courses required for Security Certification under the Infrastructure Resilience Research Group, IRRG, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Design, Carleton University.

 

The Security Planning and Presentation Course emphasizes the practical integration of security planning into departmental governance, accountability structures, and risk management practices.  It provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to:

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• Develop an integrated security plan aligned with the departmental mandate and culture of the department considering the organizational strategic objectives and priorities

• Report on and communicate security plans effectively to senior management, stakeholders, and other organizational units

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Module 1 Security Management Framework

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• Understand effective security management principles, clarify accountabilities and responsibilities required to enable informed decisions and minimize risks

• Integrate and implement security measures by importance and priority     

• Strengthen the Departmental Security Plan while considering the resource-constrains and the importance of security controls

• Enhance the security management framework to improve the overall security posture and ensure continuity of critical operations

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Module 2 Security Planning and Communication

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• Prepare a security plan aligned with departmental strategic objectives and priorities  

• Analyse key elements such as governance, roles and responsibilities, threat identification, risk analysis, gap assessment, program challenges, security control measures, monitoring and reporting

• Develop strategies to achieve objectives and obtain stakeholder support and management approval including the importance of communication and presentations.

 

Learning Outcomes

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At the end of this course participants will be able to:

 

• Formulate or enhance the Departmental Security Plan within the planning framework.

• Explain the roles and responsibilities related to the security planning process and the  departmental planning cycle.

• Understand the security management framework, security control objectives, risk analysis, and key concepts of security.

• Explain the value added of security required to protecting people from harm, assets including sensitive information from compromise, and ensuring the continuity of critical services.

• Deliver a professional security plan presentation to senior management and stakeholders

 

Who should attend:

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The Security Planning and Presentation Course has been designed for:

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• Security planners, officers and managers involved in developing and implementing the departmental security plan or other security plans required for effective and efficient program delivery.

• Professionals responsible for integrating security planning into strategic and operational decision making

• Individuals seeking to broaden their knowledge in security management and enhance career progression