Athens State Graduates

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

HCS 430 Physical Security Assessment and Systems Integration

This course will focus on the development and implementation of a Vulnerability Assessment program. Students will look at the Vulnerability Assessment's role in the Risk Assessment process and learn how to support the development of the Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Site Physical Security Program. Students will also learn the CARVER system, which is a step-by-step approach to Vulnerability Assessment, and identify the application of the program. The student will learn to apply a research methodology for gathering information, conducting investigations, conducting interviews, briefings with state, federal, and private clients. This course will explore physical structures of facilities, cyber security, and physical securities for assessment management and tests. Personnel access, traffic control and other mitigation measures are covered.

Credits

3