Developing Internal Security Champions for Success -

Duration: 3 days / 18 hours
Delivery method: Classroom / In-company training
Target Audience: This course is designed for internal security departments .
Cost: Available upon application
Language: English
Course code: ARSC3-C

Are you ready to revolutionize your company’s security posture?

Presenting a game-changing opportunity that empowers your non-security professionals to become the first line of defense. Introducing the immersive classroom course: Developing Internal Security Champions. Get ready to turn selected employees into a vigilant guardians to support your corporate security multi-layered approach, with the process of selection, onboarding, training, quality assurance and finally offboarding, to support a unified view of security risk.

Secure your company’s future now.

In an era of ever-evolving threats, your company’s security demands a united front. Developing Internal Security Champions isn’t just a course – it’s an investment in a future where selected employees stand as vigilant sentinel, ready to protect your corporate legacy.

SWOT on internal security champions

Strengths

Unleash Hidden Talents: Your workforce is brimming with untapped potential. By training non-security professionals, you harness a diverse range of skills, insights, and perspectives that traditional security teams may lack.
Enhanced Vigilance: With a network of vigilant eyes and ears across the organization, potential threats are identified faster, allowing for proactive responses that safeguard your company's assets and reputation.
Cohesive Culture: Fostering a culture of security awareness unites your team in a shared commitment to protect your company's integrity, creating a collaborative environment where security is everyone's responsibility.

Weaknesses

Initial Resistance: Some non-security professionals may initially feel unqualified or hesitant to embrace security roles. The course expertly addresses these concerns, building confidence through comprehensive training.
Skill Standardisation: Ensuring a consistent level of security expertise across multiple departments can be a challenge. How to standardise training that consistently maintains an understanding of security principles, with an ever evolving threat landscape.

Opportunities

Amplified Security Posture: Empowered with security knowledge, your Internal Security Champions become an integral part of your defence strategy, making your company a less attractive target for potential threats.
Innovation Nexus: Fresh perspectives from non-traditional security roles can spark innovative solutions that enhance your security landscape and adapt to evolving risks.
Career Growth: Offering your team the chance to become Internal Security Champions enhances professional development, boosting job satisfaction and fostering loyalty.

Threats

Misalignment: Integrating security roles with existing responsibilities may lead to role confusion or misplaced priorities. The course ensures a seamless integration process that aligns with your company's objectives.
Time Constraints: Balancing training with daily responsibilities can be challenging.

In-house courses

To facilitate *oversight, there is the option to have one or two remote delegates. The remote delegates can watch both instructor and presentations, in addition to full audio and ask questions.
This is subject to Terms and Conditions, regarding privacy for classroom delegates, reliable internet speed requirements and confirmation of an agreed framework for remote participants.

*Example: Training manager, inhouse instructor, line manager, quality manager.

Bespoken inhouse delivery: No matter how good a chef is, a person will modify the plate in front of them and may even leave some items on the side.

The above course can be modified to better fit the needs of your organisation

Translations: Course can be delivered in English, with the use of a client approved translator.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a cost reduction initiative?

No, as with more eyes seeing more, there will be more work for your internal security department, as you improve your security posture.

Can security champions replace security officer?

No, the course is designed for organisations with an internal security departments, that want to utilise their non-security staff, in supporting their security mission and vision. This does not remove dedicated security personnel or the needs to adhere to national law/compliance.

Could I call internal security champions another term?

Yes, (example: security ambassador) but it is recommend the title you use, should not be confused with a security practitioners role and responsibilities in your organisation.

What vetting requirements are there?

This would be an internal decision, as the staff assigned as Internal Security Champions will already be internal staff. The course will signpost attendees to non-restricted security publications and resources. In addition, the course will go through areas to consider for the cycle of the security champion role.