Course description
This module focuses on the protection of critical national infrastructure (CNI). It outlines current risks to critical infrastructure and key resources posed by terrorism and related threats. Key concepts covered include how security vulnerabilities are analysed. Students will learn about the critical infrastructure protection cycle as well as risk assessment and risk management plans relevant to CNI.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
On successful completion of the course you will be able to:
- To develop knowledge and understanding of the nature and vulnerabilities of critical national infrastructure (CNI)
- To develop a strong awareness of the history and evolution of terrorist and related attacks and plots targeting CNI
- To develop the analytical skills to critically research, evaluate and assess policies and measures implemented to protect CNI, showing awareness of legal, ethical and sector issues
- Display a strong awareness of the roles for risk management, risk mitigation and resilience in the context of CNI
Training Course Content
Core content
- The concept and characteristics of critical national infrastructure (CNI)
- The nature of terrorist and related threats to CNI
- Terrorist decision-making and attack planning on CNI
- Protection of CNI and key resources
- Considering CNI in the context of both public and private sectors
- Case studies in CNI targeting and responses
- Comparative analysis of CNI protection
- Risk mitigation and resilience in the context of CNI
- Understanding emerging CNI and future threats and risks
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