Physical security is often underestimated, yet a single unauthorised person inside a building can cause serious damage. An intruder who gains access to an office or server room can steal equipment or sensitive information within minutes.
In the e-learning Physical Security, employees learn what physical security involves and why it is a critical part of an organisation’s overall security strategy. The course highlights that even the best digital defences are ineffective if physical access is not properly controlled.
Through clear examples, the course explains how organisations use different security zones, ranging from public areas with low risk to high-security zones containing business-critical information. Participants learn which measures apply to each zone and what their personal responsibilities are.
The course also focuses on practical behaviour, such as clear desk and clear screen principles, and the safe handling of badges, keys and access codes. Participants learn how to recognise suspicious situations and why timely reporting is essential to limit potential damage.
This e-learning makes it clear that physical security is not just the responsibility of security teams or IT, but a shared responsibility of all employees.
What will participants learn?
After completing this course, participants will:
- understand what physical security is and why it matters
- recognise different security zones and associated risks
- know how to prevent unauthorised access
- apply clear desk and clear screen principles correctly
- handle badges, keys and access credentials securely
- recognise suspicious situations and report them appropriately
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for:
- all employees working on-site
- organisations with offices, server rooms or restricted areas
- teams aiming to prevent theft, incidents and data breaches
- employees without a technical background