Course Description

This e-learning course is designed for security managers in government institutions in South Africa who want to learn how to conduct an effective security audit. The course covers the basics of security auditing, including identifying security risks, evaluating security measures, and making recommendations for improvement.
 
Participants will learn how to conduct a thorough security audit that covers all aspects of security, including physical security, information security, and personnel security. The course provides learners with practical skills in managing security risks and identifying security vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.
 
While the main target group for the course is security managers in the public sector, the skills and knowledge acquired during the course can also be used by security managers in the private sector. The course provides participants with a valuable toolkit for enhancing their knowledge of security auditing and how to conduct a security audit in any institution.
 
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 
Understand the fundamentals of security auditing
Prepare for a security audit
Conduct a security audit
Identify security vulnerabilities
Evaluate security measures
Make recommendations for improvement
Report on the security audit findings
 
Duration: The course is self-paced and can be completed within two weeks.
 
Prerequisites: Participants are expected to have basic knowledge of security management concepts and must have completed the Vision DCI “Introduction to Protective Security (Advanced)” course.
 
Assessment: Participants will be assessed through quizzes and assignments.
 
Certification: Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate of completion by Vision DCI.
 
Enrollment: Enrollment is open to security managers in government institutions in South Africa and private security managers who wish to learn how to conduct an effective security audit that identifies security vulnerabilities and recommends improvements to enhance their institution’s security posture.