Professional course · DISC-3 Build a structured internal champion network that extends security awareness, vigilance and shared responsibility across the organisation. Who should attend Course purpose Security champions help selected non-security professionals support a unified view of security risk across the organisation. They provide additional eyes, relationships and local awareness while remaining connected to the internal security department. This intensive course provides a structured process for selecting, onboarding, training, assuring and offboarding internal security champions. Participants explore how to build a champion network that strengthens shared responsibility, collaboration and organisational resilience without replacing dedicated security personnel. Course focus Operational outcomes A structured security champion programme Clear selection and onboarding criteria Better local security awareness across departments A practical training and exercise approach Ongoing quality assurance and feedback loops A sustainable offboarding and succession process The champion lifecycle Identify people with the aptitude, mindset and credibility to support the security mission. Clarify the role, boundaries, expectations and connection to the security department. Use scenarios, exercises and workshops to reinforce practical awareness and communication. Maintain standards through mentoring, assessment, feedback and continuous improvement. Transition champions responsibly while preserving knowledge and preparing successors. Embed security awareness across departments without replacing dedicated security roles. Practical application The course connects the champion role to security governance, communication, quality assurance and organisational culture. Potential business benefits Extend security awareness and practical support across the organisation while retaining clear professional responsibilities. Extend security awareness and practical support across the organisation while retaining clear professional responsibilities. Extend security awareness and practical support across the organisation while retaining clear professional responsibilities. Extend security awareness and practical support across the organisation while retaining clear professional responsibilities. Extend security awareness and practical support across the organisation while retaining clear professional responsibilities. Extend security awareness and practical support across the organisation while retaining clear professional responsibilities. Extend security awareness and practical support across the organisation while retaining clear professional responsibilities. Extend security awareness and practical support across the organisation while retaining clear professional responsibilities. Frequently asked questions No. More eyes seeing more can identify more work for the internal security department as the organisation improves its security posture. No. Champions support the security mission and vision but do not replace dedicated security personnel or the need to meet national law and compliance requirements. Yes. Terms such as security ambassador may be used, provided the title is not confused with the responsibilities of a security practitioner. This is an organisational decision. The course explores relevant considerations for the champion role cycle and signposts participants to non-restricted security publications and resources. Delivery options Delivered as classroom or online instructor-led training. Classroom delivery can include one or two remote delegates, subject to agreed privacy, connectivity and participation arrangements. Classroom delivery can also use a client-approved translator for another language. Titles create managers; belief creates security champions.Developing Internal Security Champions
For internal security departments developing a wider security network
Internal security departments
Security managers and team leaders
Training and quality managers
Managers responsible for organisational resilience
Extend security awareness beyond the security department
What participants will explore
Selecting the right security champions
Onboarding and role clarity
Scenario-based training and exercises
Threat recognition and behavioural awareness
Quality assurance, mentoring and feedback
Offboarding, succession and knowledge retention
What participants can take back to work
Build the role deliberately
Selection
Onboarding
Training
Quality assurance
Offboarding
Shared responsibility
From selected employees to a resilient network
Why internal security champions matter
Diverse expertise unleashed
A more collaborative security front
Adaptive and locally informed solutions
Greater confidence in shared responsibility
A more comprehensive defence
Innovation and awareness catalyst
Professional development for participants
Seamless integration with existing security
Clarify the role and its boundaries
Adapt the course to your organisation
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