How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

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What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert in Sri Lanka

Executive Summary

Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert (CSEC2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in security risk management, physical protection and investigations.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CSEC2 holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert

Acronym

CSEC2

Who Should Enrol?

Security Officers and Supervisors
Security Managers and Consultants
Investigators and Intelligence Analysts
Loss Prevention and Protection Specialists

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior security-management and CSO roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex security risk management functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement security risk management systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to security risk management

Global Employability

Qualify for security risk management roles across corporates, critical infrastructure, government and protective services worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Security Risk Assessment and Threat Analysis

✦Physical Security and Access Control

✦Investigations, Intelligence and Forensics

✦Crisis, Emergency and Incident Response

✦Security Operations, Technology and Surveillance

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert

Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert: industry context, trends and professional standards
Security principles and protective concepts
The security profession, roles and standards
The threat landscape and security environment
Security governance and management systems
Physical, personnel and information security
Deterrence, detection, delay and response
Duty of care and legal framework
Ethics and professional conduct in security
Security as a business enabler
Career pathways and professional development

Assessing the Risk

Security risk assessment and proportionate response
Layered defence and site protection
Access control, screening and visitor management
Cash, assets and loss prevention
Exercises, drills and testing
Personnel security and vetting
Crowd, event and public space safety
Executive and close protection
Travel security and duty of care
Journey management and risk
Kidnap, ransom and extortion awareness
Workplace violence prevention
Security awareness and training
Protective operations planning
Safeguarding people and assets

Layered Defence in Practice

Layered defence and site protection
Access control, screening and visitor management
Security technology selection and operation
Driving measurable security improvement
Information security fundamentals
Protecting data and information assets
Cyber-physical systems and OT security
Converged security operations
Access, identity and credential security
Insider threat and data loss prevention
Incident response across cyber and physical
Security of surveillance and access systems
Governance of converged security
Emerging cyber-physical threats
Capstone scoping: a real security challenge

Access, Screening and Visitors

Access control, screening and visitor management
Guard force management and supervision
Insider threat and personnel security
Security systems integration
Drones, sensors and detection technology
Cybersecurity of physical systems (OT)
Data protection in surveillance
Command, control and situational awareness
Technology selection and deployment
Maintenance, testing and reliability
Investigation principles and process
Evidence handling and chain of custody
Interviewing and statement taking
Security intelligence collection and analysis
Digital forensics and cybercrime

Technology That Earns Its Place

Security technology selection and operation
Layered defence and site protection
Incident response and command
Security transformation and modernisation
Technology adoption and integration
Convergence and unified security
Intelligence-led and data-driven security
Innovation in protective operations
Resilience and future threats
Sustaining improvement and benefits
Measuring security transformation impact
Professional ethics and conduct in security
Use of force and proportionality
Human rights and lawful security
Privacy, surveillance and data protection

Guarding the Site

Guard force management and supervision
Security ethics, use of force and accountability
Access control, screening and visitor management
Intrusion detection systems
Security lighting and CPTED
Guard force deployment and patrols
Control rooms and command centres
Physical security testing and assurance
CCTV and video surveillance systems
Alarm systems and monitoring
Electronic access and biometric systems
Fraud and internal-threat investigation
Surveillance and covert techniques
Report writing and case management
Working with law enforcement

Responding When It Fails

Incident response and command
Investigation practice and evidence handling
Working with police, regulators and the justice system
Etiquette and low-profile operations
Communications and coordination
Legal and ethical protection
Travel risk management
Duty of care obligations
Country and destination risk
Hostile-environment awareness
Emergency evacuation planning
Traveller briefing and support
Crisis response for travellers
Security of accommodation and transport
Event and crowd security

Security Technology

Access control systems and identity management
Vendor and technology management
Equipment and technology
Analytical techniques and bias
Data and interoperability
Emerging-technology evaluation
Data-informed and evidence-based decisions
Digital leadership and business transformation
Data literacy and analytics for leaders
Leading technology adoption and change
Managing distributed and digital teams
Data literacy and adoption
Digital marketing strategy and channels
Marketing technology and the stack
Digital and internet banking

Emergency and Incident

Incident management and response
Emergency preparedness and planning
Crisis management and command
Incident and response performance
Interpreting financial statements
Management accounts and dashboards
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Incident reporting and record-keeping
Risk response and contingency
Business continuity and crisis management
Crisis communications
Reputation and crisis communications
Incident, problem and change management
Managing sensitive and crisis messaging
Budget vs actual and variance

Personnel and Capability

Team leadership in security operations
Leading security teams
Coordination with teams and agencies
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Succession planning and talent pipelines
Talent sourcing channels and pipelines
High-potential identification and talent reviews
Knowledge management and capability building
Cost and profitability analysis
Communicating risk to the workforce
Workforce and shift management in retail
Forecasting and planning
Data visualisation for finance
Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams

Ethics and Conduct

Legal and ethical investigation
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Professional ethics in customer service
Complaints, redress and accountability
Responsible and ethical service
Ethics and integrity in banking
Professional ethics and banking conduct
Treating customers fairly and market conduct
Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts
Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics
Data ethics and customer privacy
Professional standards and ethics
Marketing and sales ethics
Decision support and insight
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches

Leadership and Command

Board and management reporting
Locks, keys and credential management
Visitor and contractor management
Security operations management
Guard force and contractor management
Disruption management: delays, claims and recovery
Energy efficiency and demand management
Range planning and category management
Ground control and strata management
Mine water, tailings and environmental management
Quality management on site: inspections, hold points and defects
Attachment and developmental theory
Implementation planning and risk management
Data-driven decision support and analytics
Quality management systems and audits

Communication and Reporting

Presenting risk and recommendations
Communication during crises
Security metrics and reporting
Stakeholder mapping and liaison
Professional report writing
Managing sensitive communications
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Reporting quality and governance
Communicating financial results
Professional case study and presentation
Board reporting and information flows
Governance of ESG and reporting
Management and board reporting
Safety communication and campaigns

Stakeholders and Liaison

Working with law enforcement and regulators
Community and tenant engagement
Regulatory compliance and licensing
Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation
Data products and stakeholder value
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations
Stakeholder mapping and collaboration
Managing difficult stakeholders
Social media and community management
The regulatory landscape and central banking
Stakeholder mapping in banking
Legal and regulatory responsibility
Risk and regulatory considerations
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Corporate responsibility and community

Cost, Assets and Loss

Cost-effectiveness of controls
Cost, feasibility and control analysis
Security programme design and budgeting
Continuous improvement of finance processes
Governance and organisational value
Options appraisal and cost-benefit
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
HR's role in culture, values and employer brand
Cost of accidents and prevention value
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Values, purpose and authentic leadership
Non-revenue water, metering and cost recovery
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
Preparing financial statements

Data and Intelligence

Security KPIs and metrics
Record-keeping and data protection
Evidence-based improvement
Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice and research literacy
Psychometric and screening tools
Project KPIs and performance metrics
Quality and delivery metrics
Agile metrics and velocity
Project data, reporting and analytics
AI and predictive project analytics
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Leading and lagging metrics
Data collection and analytics
Predictive safety analytics

Planning and Design

Designing a security programme or solution
Physical security design and layered defence
Advance work and route planning
Leading security projects and change
Customer journey and experience design
Development banking and project finance
Service strategy, design and transition
Risk-based audit planning
Communications strategy and planning
Tender planning and documentation
Security by design
Interaction and experience design
Design review and quality
Blended and hybrid design
Business model design and innovation

People Risk

The customer experience (CX) discipline
Employee experience and engagement
Customer and employee satisfaction
Employee engagement models and drivers
NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
Threat and risk assessment for principals
Threat and risk assessment
Digital transformation and IT strategy
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Category management and strategy development

Audit and Standards

Audit and compliance checks
Continuous improvement in security
Continuous environmental improvement
Digital permits and inspections
Management review and improvement
Integration with quality and environment
Certification and continual improvement
Process improvement and lean thinking
Quality management and standards
Productivity and efficiency improvement
Professional standards and ethics (CIPS)
Continuous improvement of delivery
Continuous safety improvement
Quality assurance and standards
Continuous improvement of programmes

Health and Safety

Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Working with organisations on wellbeing
Risk assessment and safety planning
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Health, safety and compliance in delivery
Brand safety and responsible marketing
Customer and brand health metrics
Brand health and measurement
Regulatory compliance and biosafety
Contractor and visitor safety
Automation and safety technology
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Event risk, safety and contingency planning

Change and Modernisation

Digital transformation in banking
Foreign exchange and treasury operations
Technology governance and change control
Foreign exchange and hedging
Measuring digital transformation impact
Change management and adoption
The finance function and digital transformation
Regulatory change management
Peer support and consultation
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
User adoption and change
Agile and digital transformation projects
Measuring change and project impact
Baseline setting and change control
Sales and marketing transformation

Service and Public Interface

Data, analytics and customer insight
Customer segmentation and needs analysis
Service levels and quality
IT service and product mindset
IT service management and ITIL
Continual service improvement
Presentation and public speaking
Public, private and non-profit governance
Buyer behaviour and the customer journey
Voice of the customer and feedback
Public versus private procurement
Team leadership in customer service
Customer onboarding and lifecycle
Banking products, services and delivery channels
Customer and community engagement

Records and Procedure

Data, records and confidentiality tech
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Professional documentation and presentation
Process and control documentation
Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
Translating insight into strategy
Cross-functional collaboration with product and service
Reporting to leadership
Media and public communication
Team leadership in sales and marketing
Capacity and performance management

Strategy and Governance

Governance of campaigns and spend
Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards
Managing price and discount governance
Designing a marketing or sales strategy
Marketing strategy and the mix
Brand strategy, identity and equity
Pricing strategy
Digital marketing strategy
Key account management strategy
Building strategic customer relationships
Dashboards and performance reporting
Governance frameworks and codes
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Environmental governance and climate risk
Onboarding and induction programme design

Contractors and Supply

Supply chain and cargo security
Contractor safety management
Third-party and supply-chain risk
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Sustainable procurement principles and standards
Fair trade and responsible supply
Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Subcontractor and supplier management

Security Practice

Investigations and recovery
Security culture and awareness
Aligning security with business goals
Influencing and security awareness
Duty of care and risk management
Claims investigation and fraud indicators
Insurance regulation and consumer protection
Cybersecurity and fraud technology
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Cloud and data security
Client feedback and satisfaction
Cybersecurity and information governance for leaders
Awareness and security culture

Risk and Resilience

Business continuity and resilience
Operational risk management
Control environment and risk assessment
Fraud risk and controls
Audit risk and materiality
Risk assessment and safe systems of work
Vulnerability management
Cyber risk management
Managing risk and difficult cases
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC)
Lessons learned and development
Project management maturity assessment
Financial risk in projects
Risk identification and analysis
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis

Legal and Regulatory

Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing
Tariffs, regulation and the economics of essential services
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Designing and facilitating groups
Psychoeducation and workshops
Designing an intervention or programme
Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice
Regulatory compliance and market requirements
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Evidence, judgement and scepticism
Contract law and formation
Legal duties and compliance
Regulatory and privacy requirements

Operations and Supervision

In-process quality control and inspection
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Mineral processing and beneficiation
Outcome and process measures
Yield, productivity and profitability metrics
Journey and process redesign
Customer-centric operating models
Operational efficiency and productivity
Reconciliation and end-of-day processes
Operating-model and process re-engineering
Designing a banking solution or process
Solvency, capital and prudential supervision
The vehicle sales process from enquiry to delivery
Principles of credit and the lending process
Automation, RPA and straight-through processing

Professional Leadership Practice

Identity and access management
Performance management systems and cycles
Theories and models of leadership and management
Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Project management principles and lifecycle
Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
Management reporting and decision support
Fire safety management systems
Conflicts of interest management
Leadership and management development
Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Self-awareness and the leader's identity
Ethics and responsible leadership
Key account management
Journey management and tracking

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert principles aligned with ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve security risk management, physical protection and investigations
Master security risk assessment and threat analysis and physical security and access control
Apply investigations, intelligence and forensics and crisis, emergency and incident response in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in security risk management

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CSEC2 certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CSEC2?

This certification is ideal for Security Officers and Supervisors, Security Managers and Consultants, Investigators and Intelligence Analysts and Loss Prevention and Protection Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in security risk management, physical protection and investigations with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CSEC2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CSEC2 internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CSEC2 certification?

The Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CSEC2 certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CSEC2?

The Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CSEC2?

The Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CSEC2 while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CSEC2?

Graduates progress towards senior security-management and CSO roles. The CSEC2 strengthens your expertise in security risk management, physical protection and investigations and positions you for advancement across corporates, critical infrastructure, government and protective services.

Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert

Certified Security Risk and Physical Protection Expert

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

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