Physical access controls
This training provides a comprehensive understanding of physical security measures essential for protecting data centres, office spaces and critical infrastructure. Participants will explore key concepts such as authentication methods, surveillance systems and environmental security while learning best practices for implementing access control mechanisms like biometric authentication, key cards, smart locks and security personnel.
Target audience are security professionals and facility managers, IT administrators and compliance officers as well as individuals responsible for securing physical infrastructure.
Learning objectives
Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of physical security in an organisation’s overall security strategy
- Identify and mitigate physical threats such as unauthorised access, theft and disasters
- Implement physical security frameworks in compliance with industry standards
- Deploy surveillance technologies (CCTV, motion sensors, alarms) to enhance security
- Set up visitor management protocols to monitor and regulate facility access
- Configure and manage Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) in diverse environments
Further instructions
The training is free of charge and offered as self-paced e-learning available on demand from April 2025 to October 2025 with a duration of approximately 2 hours.
