Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CDSE-0031
Organization's ID:
GS101.01/GS101.10
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
93 hours (Phase 1 - 40.5 hours/ Phase 2 - 52.5 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Security Studies, Homeland Security, or Public Safety
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce security programs, policies, procedures, and their interaction and implementation as they apply to the Department of Defense security specialist career field. The course provides a common body of knowledge, which promotes an understanding of the scope, importance, and interdependency of the varied security disciplines.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the risk management process as it relates to DoD assets
  • Identify the key security issues involved in the contracting process
  • Identify the key processes associated with the National Personnel Security Program
  • Identify the threat matrix facing Department of Defense (DoD) assets
  • Identify information security best practices
  • Identify the process for handling security incidents on DoD assets

General Topics:

  • Risk management
  • Counterintelligence
  • Criminal and terrorist threat
  • Insider threat
  • Industrial security
  • Personnel security
  • Information security
  • Physical security
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials