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SEC/210

Physical Asset Protection

3 credits

Total credits

5 weeks

Course length

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Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.

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Course level: Undergraduate

This course introduces students to examining physical assets and evaluating risk as a result of associated threats and identified vulnerabilities. Based on a risk analysis model, students will evaluate assets, prioritize threats, and apply critical thinking to countermeasures with consideration for a cost-benefit analysis.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

  • Differentiate between proprietary and contract services, and explain advantages and shortcomings of various staffing models.
  • Define the purpose and types of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Evaluate proven methods of how to successfully manage programs and people through clear expectations, milestones, and measurements.

  • Explain the layers of protection in managing access.
  • Identify the three available authentication factors.
  • Explain the potential benefits of smart card technologies.
  • Differentiate between identification and authentication.

  • Determine which types of sensors provide effective detection for given threat tactics and environmental conditions.
  • Classify intrusion detection sensors and determine how to improve protection-in-depth.
  • Identify the uses of video systems in physical security.

  • Examine proven methods and controls to reduce the opportunity and the impact of fraud.
  • Explore the basic principles for conducting investigations.
  • Define the common principles for internal investigations.
  • Explain proper evidence management.

  • Define the purpose of emergency planning.
  • Discuss applicable legal standards related to employee safety and violence.
  • Identify risk factors associated with violent behavior affecting the workplace.
  • Build an emergency plan.
  • Explain the importance of the risk assessment process.

Why UOPX

Why take courses at University of Phoenix

Accreditation that matters

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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