Training on Security Risk Management Essentials: Disaster Preparedness & Response
Master disaster preparedness with security risk management essentials. Learn ISO-based risk assessment, response planning, and resilience strategies
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Disasters and unexpected disruptions can impact organizations at any time, from fires and cyberattacks to natural disasters and social unrest. The ability to prepare, respond, and recover effectively is what determines whether an organization maintains control and continuity during a crisis.
This course equips participants with practical skills in disaster risk management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning. Guided by international standards such as ISO 31000, ISO 22301, and ISO 27001, participants will learn how to identify risks, implement preventive controls, and develop effective response and recovery strategies. Through simulations, case studies, and hands on exercises, participants will gain the confidence to manage crises and strengthen organizational resilience.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend
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Security and risk management professionals.
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Disaster preparedness and emergency managers.
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Business continuity and compliance officers.
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Facility managers and safety coordinators.
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Executives responsible for risk and resilience strategies.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Identify and assess security and disaster-related risks.
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Apply ISO 31000 and ISO 22301 principles in disaster preparedness.
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Develop and test disaster response and continuity plans.
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Coordinate security measures with organizational resilience goals.
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Lead teams effectively during disaster situations.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Understanding Security Risk & Disaster Contexts
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Types of security risks: physical, digital, and environmental.
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Risk assessment frameworks and tools.
- Linking risk management with disaster preparedness.
- Case Study: How risk oversight failed in a major industrial accident.
Module 2: ISO Standards & Risk Management Frameworks
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Applying ISO 31000 to disaster risk planning.
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Integrating ISO 22301 into business continuity.
- Overlaps with ISO 27001 for information security.
- Practical Exercise: Risk mapping of participants’ own organizations.
Module 3: Disaster Preparedness Planning
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Emergency response protocols.
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Crisis communication strategies.
- Evacuation and shelter-in-place planning.
- Case Study: Successful corporate response to a natural disaster.
Module 4: Response & Recovery in Practice
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Incident response teams and their roles.
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Rapid decision-making in high-pressure scenarios.
- Recovery and continuity planning post-disaster.
- Practical Exercise: Tabletop simulation of a multi-hazard crisis.
Module 5: Building Organizational Resilience
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Embedding disaster preparedness into company culture.
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Training and awareness for staff at all levels.
- Continuous improvement through drills and audits.
- Practical Exercise: Designing a disaster response awareness campaign.
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Gain confidence in assessing and managing disaster-related risks.
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Strengthen decision-making under high-stress conditions.
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Learn practical tools to design and test disaster response plans.
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Improve personal preparedness for emergencies.
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Build resilience and adaptability in the face of disruption.
Organizational Impact
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Stronger risk and disaster preparedness across all functions.
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Reduced downtime and financial losses during crises.
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Alignment of disaster planning with international standards (ISO 31000 & ISO 22301).
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Improved stakeholder confidence in organizational resilience.
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A proactive risk-aware culture embedded throughout the workforce.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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