Competency
Implementation of Controls A 7.1 & A 7.2 Physical Security Perimeters and Physical Entry
Elevate your organization’s defenses with this competency on physical security as per the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. Across four engaging modules, you’ll master creating impenetrable security perimeters, managing access with cutting-edge techniques, and responding to crises with confidence. Learn to develop effective policies, train staff, and ensure compliance through real-world scenarios and audits, which will in turn help transform your physical security approach and safeguard your organization’s most critical assets from every angle.
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Course Overview:
This competency equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage physical security perimeters and entry controls as part of an ISO/IEC 27001-compliant security system. You will learn to implement cutting-edge physical security practices, develop robust policies, train staff, and ensure organizational compliance. By mastering the processes outlined in ISO/IEC 27001 A 7.1 and A 7.2, you’ll be able to protect your organization’s most valuable assets.
What You'll Learn:
- Techniques for defining and establishing effective physical security perimeters
- How to manage physical access and monitor secure areas
- Best practices for developing physical security policies and staff training
- How to handle visitors, contractors, and government officials within secure environments
- Implementing and auditing physical security measures in compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 A 7.1 and A 7.2
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is perfect for:
- Security managers and officers responsible for physical security controls
- Professionals seeking to ensure ISO/IEC 27001 compliance in their organization
- Individuals tasked with protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive data
- Auditors or consultants focusing on ISO/IEC 27001 implementation and assessments
- Anyone interested in gaining expertise in managing physical security and access controls
What You'll Get:
- Certification upon completion
- Hands-on understanding of implementing physical security policies and protocols
- Tools to audit physical security measures and improve compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 standards
- Practical skills for managing security perimeters, access control, and emergency responses
- Insights into staff training and crisis management for ensuring business continuity and asset protection
Module 1
Defining and Implementing Security Perimeters
- Understanding Security Perimeters (15 mins)
- Ensuring Sound Perimeters for Information Security (17 mins)
- Locking and Managing Doors and Windows (14 mins)
- Implementing Alarms, Monitoring, and Surveillance Systems (17 mins)
- Take the Practice Quiz
Module 2
Access Controls for Secure Areas
- Restricting Access to Authorized Personnel Only (14 mins)
- Maintaining Physical Logbooks and Entry Logs (13 mins)
- Technical Mechanisms for Managing Access (16 mins)
- Developing Physical Security Policies (17 mins)
- Take the Practice Quiz
Module 3
Staff Training and Handling Visitors
- Training Staff on Physical Security Awareness (17 mins)
- Managing Guests and Visitors in Secure Areas (17 mins)
- Emergency Response and Crisis Management (17 mins)
- Managing Government Officials and VIPs (16 mins)
Module 4
Compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 A 7.1 and A 7.2
- Implementing as per ISO/IEC 27001 A 7.1 (13 mins)
- Audit as per ISO/IEC 27001 A 7.1 (16 mins)
- Implementing as per ISO/IEC 27001 A 7.2 (13 mins)
- Audit as per ISO/IEC 27001 A 7.2 (15 mins)
- Take the Practice Quiz
Specialization · 4 modules
4 Modules
100% Positive Reviews (24 reviews)
104 Lessons (4h 15m)
3,011 Students
Languages Available: Spanish, English, German, French
Exam
Certificate upon completion of the course
Tags
Physical Security
Access Control
ISO/IEC 27001
Crisis Management |
Security Perimeters
About the Trainer
Carl Carpenter
Cybersecurity Professional and Penetration Tester
Carl Carpenter is a highly experienced cybersecurity professional and penetration tester with extensive expertise in regulated environments such as CMMC, HIPAA, PCI, FFIEC, CCPA, and GDPR. A certified auditor and instructor, he holds multiple certifications including ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Auditor, CISA, CISM, and PCI-QSA. Carl is also a Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, and PECB-certified specialist. He is skilled in advanced dignitary protection, close quarter battle, and various high-risk security operations.
