Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CDSE-0031
Version:
4
Organization's ID:
GS101.01
Organization:
DCSA Security Training
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
Phase 1: 40.5 hours; Phase 2: 52.5 hours over 7 days (Note: While COVID restrictions are in place, this course has been conducted online via Sakai and STEPP)
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 homeland security
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to analyze common security programs, policies, procedures, and their interaction and implementation as they apply to the Department of Defense security specialist career field.

Learning Outcomes:

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

General Topics:

  • Risk Management Counterintelligence Criminal & 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
Supplemental Materials
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