Cybersecurity for Physical Security Professionals

The world of security is changing. Fast.

As technology continues to play a larger role in the workplace, cyber & physical security have become interconnected. As a result, forward-thinking physical security professionals are starting to add cybersecurity to their skillsets. And with our courses, it's easy to do.

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Organizations Face Huge Risks

In spite of increasingly sophisticated defenses, organizations of all sizes and across all industries continue to struggle to protect themselves against increasingly frequent and increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks.

Rising Threats

Cybercrime is a multi-billion dollar industry that is constantly evolving and growing. It represents an ever-present threat to any organization, no matter how big or small.

Increased Vulnerabilities

As technology advances, so do the cybersecurity vulnerabilities that businesses face. From physical security systems to Internet of Things devices, vulnerabilities are only increasing.

Skills Shortage

With an estimated shortage in the industry of 3.5 million people, organizations in virtually every industry sector are struggling to recruit enough skilled staff to fight cybercrime.

Take a Sneak Peak Inside the Course

Cyber Security for the Physical Security Professional comprises 15 modules and 14 quizzes that you should be able to complete in approximately 12 hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be issued a certificate of completion.

Module 1

1 – Background & Level Setting

An introduction to the course content and program instructor, along with an overview of the changing business world and the impact on security, and what the implications are for the security practitioner.

Module 2

2 – The Basics

An introduction to the basics of cybersecurity theory as a grounding to build the course material on, with a focus on common physical security topics and their connection to the cybersecurity world.

Module 3

3 – Component Parts

You’ll expand your growing cybersecurity knowledge by learning about the protection of cyber systems and data and discovering the component parts of the cybersecurity makeup of people, process & technology.

Module 4

4 – Terminology Building Blocks

Explore basic cybersecurity terms, buzzwords & concepts as a starting point for learning some of the more advanced terminology used in most information technology departments in virtually every industry today.

Module 5

5 – Security Architecture

Learn about cybersecurity architecture fundamentals & gain an understanding of a simple way to relate the traditional physical security architecture concepts you already understand to cybersecurity defenses.

Module 6

6 – The Weakest Link

You’ll get to know about the cybersecurity management models & their similarities to the physical security concepts you're familiar with, and you’ll also gain a more advanced view of the management of cyber risk.

Module 7

7 – The Advanced Bits

We’ll explore cybersecurity management and the decision-making model for managing, mitigating & accepting risk, and we're also going to take a look at attack terminology, attacker tools, as well as the techniques attackers employ.

Module 8

8 – Malware

You’ll gain a solid grounding in malware (malicious software), including how it’s used by hackers & criminals, and you’ll also discover how organizations get infected with malware and what they can do to protect against it.

Module 9

9 – Who & How

You’ll learn about cyber adversaries, the “bad guys” who attack organizations, as well as the threat sources & attack methods they use. You’ll also learn about targeted attacks & the added risks they pose.

Module 10

10 – The Economics of Attacks

We’ll delve further into the financial drivers & implications of targeted attacks, key factors that make hacking & cybercrime so widespread and successful. And we’ll also introduce the Security Risk Curve.

Module 11

11 – The Digital World

Learn how new technologies – like the Internet of Things (IoT), 3D & 4D printing, virtual currencies & blockchain technologies, drones, machine content creation & more – create new & unknown cyber risks that organizations are forced to confront.

Module 12

12 – The Dark Web

We’ll introduce you to the murky world of the dark where, where hackers “meet” to conduct criminal operations & cruise dark web markets to buy & sell their tools & stolen goods. We’ll also explore the risks that anonymizing technologies post to organizations.

Module 13

13 – Web 2.0 & 3.0

We’ll take you through a history of the Internet itself & how it has evolved over time through different generations of technology known as Web 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0. We’ll also explore how the Internet has been a tremendous benefit for the business side of cybercrime.

Module 14

14 – Information Security

You’ll learn about the typical Information Security (InfoSec) teams & functions as we explore different roles traditionally found within InfoSec functions. We’ll introduce you to the InfoSec lifecycle so you’ll better understand how the process of cybersecurity work.

Module 15

15 – What You Can Do Now

We’ll close out the program by detailing out actions you can advise on – and take – right away in your organization. We’ll also present best practices, tips, tricks & resources for continual learning. Finally, we provide checklists for key resources you can access.

Ready to Get Started? Sign up for Cybersecurity for the Physical Security Professional for Just $297

Right now you're just a couple of clicks away from entering the brave new world of security convergence. This course will give you the knowledge you need to become a more complete – and more valuable – security professional.

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Learn From a Highly Respected Former Physical Security Professional Who Became a Cybersecurity Expert

From mall security and mobile patrol to cybersecurity leadership positions with some of the world's biggest and best-known brands.

Dave Tyson, CPP, CISSP

Dave Tyson has over 30 years experience in the security industry, starting out doing verything from mall security and mobile patrol to private investigations and security management.

Since his start, Dave went on to hold the CISO / CSO / Security Leader role at some of the world’s best-known organizations – including SC Johnson, PG&E, Nike, eBay, as

well as the City of Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

He’s also served as the President of the security industry’s preeminent association: the Amercian Society of Industrial Security.

He does a lot of speaking and training and is known for his ability to translate complex topics into plain English.

Dave Tyson has over 30 years experience in the security industry, starting out doing verything from mall security and mobile patrol to private investigations and security management.

Since his start, Dave went on to hold the CISO / CSO / Security Leader role at some of the world’s best-known organizations – including SC Johnson, PG&E, Nike, eBay, as well as the City of Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics.

He’s also served as the President of the security industry’s preeminent association: the Amercian Society of Industrial Security.

He does a lot of speaking and training and is known for his ability to translate complex topics into plain English.

Here's What Industry Leaders Have to Say

Industry leaders share their thoughts on just how important cybersecurity has become to the physical security world. And, as you'll see, they believe this course is the pathway people should take.

Colleagues, in the environment we are in today it is imperative that you have a working knowledge of cyberspace. This program will give you the necessary tools to hold your own in a C suite discussion. Dave is a master at being able to explain in plain English what you need to know. This is an investment in your future.
Ray O'HaraVP, AS Solutions
This kind of training is crucial for developing a more rounded and informed security professional equipped for the problems of today and tomorrow, not yesterday. This is simply the only program I am aware of that delivers what is needed, in a language everyone can understand.
John A. PetruzziVP, G4S
This program is one of a kind, it gives the attendees a real foundational understanding of cybersecurity and leverages their existing security knowledge to accelerate the learning process.
Tim McCreightManaging Director, Enterprise Security CP Rail

Key Features of the Course

Here’s more of what makes Cybersecurity for the Physical Security Professional a great investment.

CPE Credits

This course is eligible for CPE credits

Certificate

Certificate upon successful completion

Quizzes

Pass quizzes to unlock new lessons

Lifetime Access

You get lifetime access to the course

Every Device

Desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile

24/7

Course is accessible 24 x 7

Ready to Get Started? Sign up for Cybersecurity for the Physical Security Professional for Just $297

Right now you're just a couple of clicks away from entering the brave new world of security convergence. This course will give you the knowledge you need to become a more complete – and more valuable – security professional.

Don't pass up on this opportunity. Take action right now!

Enroll Now
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