Discover, evaluate and understand threats of every kind with the Intelligence and Security Fundamentals Course designed around military principles and real-life experiences.
This course combines military and corporate principles to equip business leaders, analysts and security and risk professionals with the skills needed to understand the fundamentals of intelligence and how to apply modern technologies, such as AI, to create a resilient organization.
Course highlights include:
- Introduction to Intelligence Fundamentals
- Core Concepts of Intelligence
- Scenario Generation Case Studies
- Interactive Exercise on Intelligence Collection Planning
- Intelligence and Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)
- Understanding Internal Client Needs
This course runs multiple times per year in both the UK and the US. We can also deliver this course online via bespoke training sessions for your organization, or we can come to your facility and deliver it in-person.
Our program also comes with a 12-month accredited online training component to provide a deep, onward learning journey.
In addition, the course is accredited by multiple external awarding bodies and offers 6 Continuing Education Credits, adding recognized value to your professional development.
If you'd like to learn more about the content or delivery, fill out the form on the right-hand side.
Our next course is in Virginia, USA, on the 3rd of April 2025.
If you would like to secure your space on this course, you can book by clicking below:
Frequently asked questions:
Is this course in-person only?
This course is primarily delivered in person at sites in both the UK and the US; however, we can deliver bespoke iterations of this course if required, e.g. via an interactive video forum, or for large teams, we can deliver the training at your site.
How much does the course cost?
The standard price is $650; however, we offer discounts for early sign-ups.
How do I book onto the course?
You can book the next course we are running in Virgina, USA on the 3rd of April - here.
We are also running a course in London in June, for more details on the venue and exact dates get in touch.
Or, to ask any other questions about future courses, contact a member of the team.
What will I learn on the course?
Learn how to build an intelligence collection plan for your organization, as well as understand the intelligence cycle and how that can be applied.
Understand future risks to your industry and organization and how to contextualize them and format them for different stakeholders, whether that is in a report format, presentation or briefing.
Who is this course for?
The course is relevant to a range of stakeholders, including business leaders, analysts starting out in their careers, and risk and security professionals who want to stay abreast of intelligence techniques and evolving technologies such as AI.
What makes the course important?
It helps you manage threats impacting your business and learn how to source the most reliable information, understand evolving threats, and navigate changing requirements.
What makes the course unique?
Our trainers all have vast real-world experience from corporate, government and military roles, allowing them to provide real-world examples and develop scenario-based exercises that help provide context and aid with learning.
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Let us show you the quality of our intelligence.
The course is recognized by ASIS, the ILM, HRCI, SHRM, SEC, INSSA, and GISF and comes with 6 Continued Professional Education credits.
It is also aligned with ISO, BSI, NIST, COOP and COSO standards.
Meet the trainers:
Steven Preston
Steven has been Director of Intelligence at Sigma7 Intelligence Fusion since February 2024. He is an Intelligence Professional who brings a wealth of experience from the corporate intelligence sector and the UK intelligence community.
Steven joined Sigma7, having spent five years leading complex projects in support of corporate and private equity clients operating around the world across a range of sectors, including energy, commodities, pharmaceuticals, banking, and IT. He previously spent eight years working in intelligence and foreign policy for the British government and led teams in the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Cabinet Office with a focus on the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Steven holds a BA in History from the University of Stirling, an MA in History from the University of Glasgow, and a further qualification from Kings College London.
Steven’s experience in working with clients to help identify and understand their intelligence requirements means he is strongly placed to lead the Intelligence Fundamentals training.
Martin Dunn
Martin joined Sigma7 in 2023, bringing a vast background in software and technology industries.
With over 15 years of diverse consulting experience, he has a broad skill set encompassing a deep understanding of corporate leader's needs, security challenges, geopolitical events and a consultative approach to solution identification and customer liaison.
Colin Brown
Colin is a highly experienced leader with strong commercial acumen and a broad academic foundation. Prior to joining the Sigma7 group, he was the COO at Risk and Strategic Management Corp (RSM).
Colin’s history of holding VP and SVP positions at some of the world’s largest private security and risk management firms, including GardaWorld and Control Risks, demonstrates an impressive and successful track record within multinational companies.
He has over 30 years of experience in leading resilience engagements in both the Government and Private sectors, with extensive experience gained in the construction and execution of resilience strategies.His formative career includes experience as an Insurance Broker at Lloyds of London and service as a British Army Officer with the Parachute Regiment.
To discover more about our training solutions and how they can be beneficial when dealing with new and emerging technologies such as AI, join us for a live panel discussion on the 27th of March.
AI can be leveraged as a positive tool to gather and analyze intelligence data, create personalized travel security plans, and make processes more efficient, but it is also used as a misinformation tactic in conflict zones, creating deepfakes to spread fake news, and it is also increasingly being used in cybercrime for fraudulent activities.
Join us for this discussion about the pros and cons of AI in business and how you can become resilient to these risks.
