Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to international security management, covering various aspects of security such as terrorism, crime, and cyber threats. Students will learn about risk identification, security planning, and crisis management.Key Learning Points
- Understand the different types of security threats and risks in the international context
- Develop skills in security planning, risk management, and crisis management
- Learn about the legal and ethical issues surrounding security operations
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and analyze international security threats and risks
- Develop effective security plans and risk management strategies
- Apply crisis management techniques to real-life situations
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of security concepts
- Familiarity with international affairs
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
- Assignments
Similar Courses
- Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice
- Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Bruce Schneier
- Jeanne Meserve
Related Books
Description
In this MOOC you will learn about the colorful and diverse international security landscape, and gain insights into challenging topics including Open Source Intelligence, serious organised crime and illicit trade. You will also meet stakeholders from different sectors and backgrounds. We recorded our videos at different locations in Europe to also give you an insight into the original environment of our contributing experts. You will realize that the style and focus of the various presentations will differ from one week to the other. We feel that this is a big asset! And yes, we also have men in suits and uniforms...
Outline
- An introduction to the international security landscape
- Welcome to this course
- Who are we?
- Key organisations with a security function
- The role of technology: positive and negative influences
- Environmental security & migration (case study)
- Interview with the head of the Catalan Police School
- Interview with the Risk Advisory Director of Deloitte in the Netherlands
- The international security landscape
- Photo exercise
- Helpful links
- Managing security
- What is security management?
- International security cooperation
- Security risk assessments
- Smart cities
- Case study | The narcotics programme of the national Dutch police
- Interview with the head of the Catalan Police School
- Interview with the Risk Advisory Director of Deloitte in the Netherlands
- Interviews from the security narratives symposium
- Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace & Justice
- Conduct your own risk assessment
- Lack of knowledge of risks can lead to risks
- What does that grey device do?
- How to complete a risk assessment
- Download the risk assessment matrix
- Risk assessment scenario example 1 - the firework display
- Risk assessment scenario example 2 - the football match
- Risk assessment scenario example 3 - the carnival
- Risk assessment scenario example 4 - the cruise
- Risk assessment scenario example 5 - the hospice
- Internet Intelligence and Investigation
- Using the internet as an investigatory tool
- Investigation in practice
- Inside the internet
- Intelligence analysis
- Does a digital society need a digital police?
- Test your knowledge of Internet Intelligence and Investigation
- Serious Organised Crime
- What is serious organised crime? (part 1)
- What is serious organised crime? (part 2)
- Facts and figures on serious organised crime and terrorism (part 1)
- Facts and figures on serious organised crime and terrorism (part 2)
- Accountability and cooperation
- Emerging threats
- Understanding chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (CBRN)
- Joining the Security Multilogue Platform
- An open invitation to join the discussion!
- Leadership in security management
- An introduction to wicked problems
- Stakeholders in wicked problems
- Leadership in wicked problems
- Case study | Complex leadership in practice
- Co-creation & multi-stakeholder management | part 1
- Co-creation & multi-stakeholder management | part 2
- Co-creation & multi-stakeholder management | part 3
- Case study | Quinn's leadership model within the national Dutch police
- Interview with the head of the Catalan Police School
- Interview with the Risk Advisory Director of Deloitte in the Netherlands
- Director of Studies and Planning at the Portuguese National Police | part 1
- Director of Studies and Planning at the Portuguese National Police | part 2
- Director of Studies and Planning at the Portuguese National Police | part 3
- Compilation of speeches & debates from Estoril Conferences | part 1
- Compilation of speeches & debates from Estoril Conferences | part 2
- Compilation of speeches & debates from Estoril Conferences | part 3
- Compilation of speeches & debates from Estoril Conferences | part 4
- How to Design for Large-Scale Multi-Stakeholder Co-Creation Initiatives
- Illicit trade
- What is illicit trade?
- How a violation of the law becomes illicit trade
- Illicit trade in day-to-day life
- The consequences of illicit trade
- Ethics and illicit trade
- Crime and illicit trade
- Countering illicit trade
- Policymaking to counter illicit trade
- Operations to counter illicit trade | part 1
- Operations to counter illicit trade | part 2
- Public & private cooperation to counter illicit trade
- E.Illicit trade and its practical application
- What can you do?
- Integrated border management
- Illegal immigration
- Case study: French yellow vests | part 1
- Case study: French yellow vests | part 2
- A positive lens on safety
- Looking through the positive safety lens
- Safety perceptions in public spaces
- Safety and risk: getting the best from both
- People's engagement in safety challenges
- How can police officers feel safe in their job?
- Conclusion of this MOOC
- Are we too safe? Could we live better by living more dangerously?
- Citizens' Positive Safety Perceptions in Public Spaces
- Constructing safety in our future society
- Photo exercise
Summary of User Reviews
This course on international security management has received positive reviews from many users. They highly recommend it to anyone interested in the field. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the comprehensive coverage of various security management strategies.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of various security management strategies
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Easy-to-follow lectures and assignments
- Real-world examples and case studies
- Interactive discussion forums
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Lack of personalized feedback on assignments
- Some technical difficulties with the platform
- Limited practical application of the concepts learned
- Some users felt that the course was too long
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