No matter which part of the world we live in, there is no denial that businesses have regularly come under attack by various terror groups. Modern day terrorism is highly organized and sophisticated. However, depending on the nature of the industry, the risk associated with terrorist acts varies. But it cannot be denied that none of the organization can insulate itself completely from acts of terrorism.
For those in the security industry, Academy of Security, Intelligence and Risk Studies (ASIRS) in partnership with Netrika Consulting & Investigations offers a certification on Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CATS).
The following pointers highlights why you must join the CATS course –
- Terror attacks are not confined to government infrastructure and law enforcement officials. Public and private companies (both asset and personnel), NGOs, have regularly come under terror attacks.
- Kidnapping of officials and extortion is a quick way of raising funds for terror groups.
- Terror attacks can be indiscriminate on any crowd. Certain nationality and ethnicity of a person makes them more vulnerable to terror attack.
- Office spaces can be used by terror groups to mobilize funds, recruit members and raise funds.
- The course is a value addition to your CV, no matter which industry you work for – public or private.
What does the Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist course offer?
The certification program offers a holistic understanding of terror organizations, offering major insight into Strategic-Operations-Tactical dimensions of their operations. The course offered by ASIRS and Netrika is unique when compared to other counter terrorism courses for its emphasis on these three critical aspects. The course instructors have international exposure and are well-recognized subject matter experts (SMEs).
A professional enrolled in counter terrorism certification will learn both the theoretical aspects of terrorism and empirical cases of how terror groups operate.
A professional will learn about latest developments in the field and counter-terror operations and the emerging best practices. The candidate will also learn how counter terror policies are made in organizations and implemented.
The aim of the CATS course is to allow candidates to go back and implement counter-terror measures within their organizations and coordinate their activities with other industry experts and law enforcement officials.
Who can register for CATS certification program?
To register for CATS certification program, candidates must be 21 years old and above. They must be Degree holders or applicants with at least 3 years of industry experience but without a degree may also be eligible. Pass in English in GCE “O” level or equivalent, or
For International Students, they must be graduates in English in Secondary or High School Education or equivalent. Other qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
CATS Course Module
Any interested candidate can register for this certification on a full time or part-time basis. The coursework is divided into eight modules - Module 1 covers Global Terrorism Threats and Trends. Module 2 looks at Recent Terrorist Attacks: Case Study. Module 3 focuses on Explosives and Its Effects. Module 4 teaches about Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs). Fundamentals of Anti and Counter Terrorism Framework is covered in Module 5 and Methods of Attack: Tactics, Techniques and Procedure is covered in Module 6. Module 7 covers the Process of An Operational Plan: The Attack Cycle. Module 8, concludes with Ex Silent Whisper: Attacking and Defending a Target – Vulnerability Assessment.