Certificate of Advanced Studies at a Glance
- Duration: Five Days
- Effort: 300 hours
- Qualification: Certificate of Advanced Studies
- Tuition fee: KES 87,000 / USD 670 per participant (exclusive of accommodation)
Module 1: Foundations of Strategic Security Management
Overview:
This module introduces the fundamental principles of strategic security management, emphasizing the alignment of security objectives with organizational goals. Participants will explore the role of security in organizational resilience and strategic planning.
Objectives:
Understand the evolution and importance of strategic security management
Define key concepts such as risk, threat, vulnerability, and resilience
Analyze the strategic role of security within organizational contexts
Develop a security vision aligned with organizational strategy
Module 2: Risk Assessment and Crisis Management
Overview:
Focuses on identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks, along with developing effective crisis response strategies. Participants will learn methodologies for conducting comprehensive risk assessments and managing crises proactively.
Objectives:
Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
Develop risk mitigation strategies
Establish crisis management plans and response teams
Implement crisis communication protocols
Review case studies of crisis management successes and failures
Module 3: Security Policies, Governance, and Legal Frameworks
Overview:
Explores the development and implementation of security policies within legal and regulatory frameworks. Participants will learn about governance structures, compliance standards, and ethical considerations.
Objectives:
Draft and implement effective security policies
Understand legal and regulatory requirements affecting security operations
Establish governance frameworks for security oversight
Promote ethical security practices
Module 4: Strategic Security Planning and Program Development
Overview:
Focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating security programs aligned with organizational strategy. Participants will learn project management, resource allocation, and performance measurement techniques.
Objectives:
Develop comprehensive security strategic plans
Allocate resources efficiently to security initiatives
Integrate security programs with organizational objectives
Monitor and evaluate security program effectiveness
Module 5: Performance Measurement and the Balanced Scorecard in Security
Overview:
Introduces the concept of performance measurement tools, with an emphasis on the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) approach, tailored for security management. Participants will learn how to measure and communicate security performance effectively.
Objectives:
Understand the principles of the Balanced Scorecard
Develop security-specific performance metrics across financial, customer, internal process, and learning & growth perspectives
Use BSC to align security activities with organizational strategy
Report and interpret security performance data for continuous improvement
Module 6: Leadership, Communication, and Stakeholder Engagement
Overview:
Addresses leadership skills, effective communication strategies, and stakeholder engagement necessary for successful security management.
Objectives:
Develop leadership competencies for security professionals
Communicate security policies and initiatives effectively
Engage stakeholders at all levels for security buy-in
Manage security teams and foster a culture of security awareness