Advanced Certificate in Cultural & Heritage Venue Protection - July 15-19, 2024.
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Professor Valerie Higgins discusses the summer professional development program, Advanced Certificate in Cultural & Heritage Venue Protection, delivered in partnership with Trdient Manor (security, risk, and crisis management specialists).
Program Overview
The Advanced Certificate in Cultural & Heritage Venue Protection is an immersive five-day program that addresses the critical need for robust security measures in cultural settings. Participants will explore various adversarial threats and learn proactive steps to mitigate risks. The course includes practical exercises, such as risk assessments of cultural venues, and covers key topics like situational awareness, surveillance detection, and defense strategies.
Who Should Attend
This program is open to all individuals, with or without prior security experience, who are involved in or aspire to work within the heritage, museum, or gallery sectors. The course is particularly beneficial for those currently responsible for or interested in the protection and security of cultural assets.
Course Highlights
Day 1: Introduction to threats affecting cultural venues and an examination of adversarial attack cycles.
Day 2: Development of situational awareness and understanding hostile surveillance methods.
Day 3: Building defense-in-depth strategies and conducting vulnerability assessments.
Day 4: Risk assessment techniques and practical venue risk assessment.
Day 5: Group presentations on risk mitigation strategies and operational considerations.
Find out more on AUR's course registration page
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