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Sector
Security
The Security industry is worth over £7 billion to the British GDP. The industry employs up to 500,000 people and is part of the wider policing family with those employed in the industry playing a vital role both economically and politically. The common perception of security jobs is of security officers, but the range of opportunities offered by the industry is far wider, and includes roles such as:
• Close Protection (bodyguard)
• Security Officer
• CCTV Operator
• Store Detective
• Locksmith
• Installation, project or service engineer
• Installation Supervisor
• Control Room Manager
• Door supervisor
Additonally, roles in security firms can also include finance, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, business development, training and IT.
A major growth area within the security sector is cybersecurity. The UK government has recognised this and aims to invest to improve the national protection of cybersecurity.
The Security Institute
We are committed to raising standards in the security profession and encourage everyone to think about how they can continue to develop and how they help and support others. Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Toolkit is an essential way to track how you keep up-to-date with latest issues and developments in security and management, giving participants a competitive edge over other practitioners, enhancing confidence and competence.
University of Plymouth
Delivered by expert practitioner trainers alongside staff from the University of Plymouth our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses are designed to improve your knowledge of current security challenges, and enhance your skills to meet the demands of today's competitive security industry market.
LearnSignal
The learning outcomes from this CPD course include:
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An introduction to cyber threats facing businesses and individuals.
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An overview of the objectives of cyber security.
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.The key principles of protection, detection and response.
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Other means of defending against cyber security risks.
This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials, and accounts for 2 units of CPD. One unit is the equivalent of one hour of learning.