Advanced Certificate in Applie - Swiss Business

The transition from “shooting targets to meeting targets” can be a true challenge, and not only because of the need to add soft skills to security doctrine. The true challenge lies in managing to successfully match security principles and philosophies with the business mindset and adopt different perspectives that require new competencies and contemporary skills.

This course is intended for security professionals who are making the transition from military and law enforcement to corporate security, for acting corporate security managers who are looking to expand their knowledge and skills and move upward in the corporate world hierarchy, and for business leaders looking to gain an in-depth understanding of one of the crucial corporate functions.

About

ASRM brings the carefully proportioned blend of winning security strategies and best international corporate practices in order to equip participants with unparalleled knowledge, skills and tools allowing them to:

Effectively assess risk and vulnerabilities
Plan, design and manage security setups that efficiently prevent risks, respond to incidents, and recover from disasters
Manage complex processes and projects
Match security programs with business strategies
Fruitfully cooperate with stakeholders
Lead effective security organizations in large, complex commercial enterprises.

Admission

You must possess a High School Diploma from an accredited school as evidenced by an official high school transcript showing the graduation date. In order to successfully follow the course of study and truly benefit from this premium program, you should be proficient with basic security concepts which you will prove by submitting a professional resume and three relevant references.

You must have good command of spoken and written English language to efficiently follow lectures, use resources, complete tests and assignments. In case we were not able to clearly establish your eligibility, the admission team might ask you to submit additional proof, such as documents and/or references.

Available Courses

Introduction To Corporate Security Management (#SEC-ASRM01)

Putting the core principles of security in perspective, introducing the corporate world, its values and terminology and exploring the essence of corporate security. Researching key competences, management techniques and challenges, and introducing the internal and external risks that commercial organizations are facing.

Threats, Risks And Vulnerabilities (#SEC-ASRM02)

Researching internal and external security threats that can affect businesses and learning how to identify and address them. Exploring incident economics and the Incident Butterfly Effect Principle. Thoroughly analyzing the concepts of vulnerability and resilience, both as actual measures and as a mindset.

Security Strategies And Resource Management (#SEC-ASRM03)

Gaining thorough understanding of the seven essential elements of a security system, learning to develop and manage each of the elements and realizing how they blend-in together to achieve the best results in addressing both the anticipated and the unanticipated threats. Researching the best practices of securing crucial corporate processes and assets by preventing risks, responding to incidents, and recovering from crisis’ and disasters.

Protection Of Digital Assets & Information (#SEC-ASRM04)

Learning the principles and strategies of protection of information and safeguarding of critical information and communication infrastructure, and digital assets, both on the level of information security governance and by understanding networks and systems and practically applying ICT security tools.

Investigations (#SEC-ASRM05)

Structuring and performing internal and external investigations, throughout the entire life cycle of problem solving while complying with internal and external regulations and company culture, and successfully overcoming procedural, ethical, legal and hierarchical obstacles and challenges.

Planning, Administration And Metrics (#SEC-ASRM06)

Mastering security administration such as planning, reporting, and budgeting. Quantifying incidents and losses and creating cost effective security solutions. Creating security metrics and measuring Key Performance Indicators.

Commercial Security Economics (#SEC-ASRM07)

Mastering the business dimension of security management by understanding the financial significance of security for a business. Researching how security adds tangible value to the product and/or service and how it influences the reputation of the brand.

Managing Security Across Different Industries (#SEC-ASRM08)

Understanding different security requirements and competences depending on industry related business models, different types of product or service, and diverse business processes.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Advanced Certificate in Applied Security and Risk Management is a distance learning program offered by the Swiss Alpine Center. The program aims to blend security strategies with international corporate practices, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively assess risk and vulnerabilities; plan, design, and manage security setups; manage complex processes and projects; align security programs with business strategies; cooperate with stakeholders; and lead security organizations in large commercial enterprises.

Outline:

The program consists of eight courses:

Introduction To Corporate Security Management (#SEC-ASRM01):

This course introduces core security principles within a corporate context, covering corporate values, terminology, key competences, management techniques, challenges, and internal/external risks faced by commercial organizations.

Threats, Risks And Vulnerabilities (#SEC-ASRM02):

This module focuses on identifying and addressing internal and external security threats affecting businesses. It explores incident economics and the Incident Butterfly Effect Principle, analyzing vulnerability and resilience concepts.

Security Strategies And Resource Management (#SEC-ASRM03):

This course covers the seven essential elements of a security system, teaching participants how to develop and manage each element to address anticipated and unanticipated threats. It also explores best practices for securing corporate processes and assets through risk prevention, incident response, and disaster recovery. It addresses information security governance, network and system understanding, and the practical application of ICT security tools.

Investigations (#SEC-ASRM05):

This course focuses on structuring and performing internal and external investigations, covering the entire problem-solving lifecycle while adhering to regulations and company culture.

Careers:

The program prepares students for roles in corporate security, potentially leading to advancement within corporate security management or broader business leadership positions.

Other:

The program requires proficiency in basic security concepts, evidenced by a resume and three relevant references. Good spoken and written English is also necessary. A high school diploma from an accredited school is a prerequisite.