Security Alerts and Protocols Course
Why this course?
Our Security Alerts and Protocols course.
You will learn to identify risks, implement preventative measures, and react in a coordinated manner in critical situations. This program provides you with the tools and knowledge necessary to protect lives, property, and business continuity.
Key Benefits
- Threat Identification: Recognize the different types of alerts and their implications.
- Protocol Development: Create and implement clear and effective security protocols.
- Drills and Exercises: Practice and refine your skills through realistic simulations.
- Effective Communication: Learn to communicate alerts clearly and concisely.
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Understand current legislation regarding security and risk prevention.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 26-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Security managers in companies, public and private institutions, seeking to update and optimize their emergency response protocols.
- Security and access control personnel who need to strengthen their skills in detecting and managing risk situations.
- Members of emergency response teams (firefighters, paramedics, etc.) interested in deepening their knowledge of early warning and coordination systems.
- Occupational health professionals who wish to implement effective preventive strategies to protect the well-being of workers.
- Students and recent graduates in areas related to security, risk management, and prevention, seeking added value to their training academic.
Flexibility and applicability:
Adapted to different work environments: diverse practical cases, downloadable analysis tools, and implementable strategies for daily use.
Objectives and competencies

Implement and maintain early warning systems:
“Set realistic thresholds, prioritize critical alerts, and perform regular functionality and redundancy testing.”

Establish and practice security incident response protocols:
Identify, analyze and contain security incidents, escalating to the appropriate response teams according to severity and potential impact.

Evaluate and continuously improve the security posture:
Implement a program of regular security audits, identifying vulnerabilities and applying corrective measures based on risks and priorities, documenting the entire process.

Train staff in the identification and management of security risks:
“Identify threats, assess vulnerabilities, and apply preventive/corrective measures according to internal regulations and procedures.”

Promote a proactive organizational culture in safety:
“Implement a system for reporting risks and near misses, promoting active participation and continuous learning of all team members.”

Ensure effective communication of alerts and protocols:
“Use pre-established communication channels and confirm message receipt according to the protocol.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Early Warning Systems (EWS): definition, types, and applications.
- Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: National and international standards for EWS and emergency response.
- Identification of Threats and Risks: Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (VCA) methodologies.
- Sensors and Monitoring Technologies: Types of sensors, strategic placement, and maintenance.
- Communication and Dissemination of Alerts: Communication protocols, dissemination channels, and community feedback.
- Evacuation and Shelter Procedures: Evacuation routes, safe zones, and management of temporary shelters.
- First Aid and Prehospital Care: Basic first aid and stabilization techniques injured.
- Crisis Management and Inter-agency Coordination: Roles and responsibilities of different agencies and organizations.
- Drills and Preparedness Exercises: Planning, execution, and evaluation of drills.
- Post-Event Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Analysis of the response, identification of lessons learned, and updating of procedures.
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- Introduction to Risk Management: Concepts, principles, and regulatory framework.
- Identification of Threats and Vulnerabilities: Methodologies and analysis tools.
- Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis: Impact and probability assessment.
- Development of Risk Matrices: Risk prioritization and classification.
- Early Warning Systems: Incident detection and notification systems.
- Key Risk Indicators (KRIs): Definition, monitoring, and analysis.
- Emergency Response Plans: Structure, roles, and responsibilities.
- Communication and Coordination Protocols: Internal and external.
- Drills and Response Exercises: Planning, execution, and evaluation.
- Continuous Improvement of the Risk Management System: Lessons learned and plan updates.
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- Introduction to Proactive Security: Key Concepts and Evolution
- Risk Analysis: Identifying, Assessing, and Prioritizing Threats
- Threat Intelligence: Gathering, Analyzing, and Disseminating Relevant Information
- Early Detection Tools: IDS, IPS, SIEM, and Log Analysis
- Continuous Monitoring: Security Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Vulnerability Management: Identifying, Classifying, and Remediating Vulnerabilities
- Incident Response Plans: Developing, Implementing, and Testing
- Communication and Coordination: Crisis Communication Channels and Protocols
- Digital Forensics: Collection and analysis of digital evidence.
Continuous improvement: Lessons learned and adaptation to new threats.
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- Introduction to Proactive Security: Key Concepts and Benefits
- Risk Analysis: Identifying, Assessing, and Prioritizing Threats
- Monitoring Tools: Sensors, Video Surveillance Systems, and Data Analysis
- Threat Intelligence: Information Sources and Risk Landscape Analysis
- Early Warning Systems: Configuring, Managing, and Prioritizing Events
- Communication Protocols: Establishing Channels and Notification Procedures
- Incident Response Plans: Development, Implementation, and Testing
- Interdepartmental Coordination: Roles and Responsibilities in the Response
- Drills and Training Exercises: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Plans
- Continuous Improvement: Post-Incident Analysis and Updates of the protocols.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Early Warning Systems (EWS): definition, types, and applications.
- Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: National and international standards for EWS and emergency response.
- Identification of Threats and Risks: Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (VCA) methodologies.
- Sensors and Monitoring Technologies: Types of sensors, strategic placement, and maintenance.
- Communication and Dissemination of Alerts: Communication protocols, dissemination channels, and community feedback.
- Evacuation and Shelter Procedures: Evacuation routes, safe zones, and management of temporary shelters.
- First Aid and Prehospital Care: Basic first aid and stabilization techniques injured.
- Crisis Management and Inter-agency Coordination: Roles and responsibilities of different agencies and organizations.
- Drills and Preparedness Exercises: Planning, execution, and evaluation of drills.
- Post-Event Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Analysis of the response, identification of lessons learned, and updating of procedures.
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- Introduction to Risk Management: Concepts, principles, and regulatory framework.
- Identification of Threats and Vulnerabilities: Methodologies and analysis tools.
- Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis: Impact and probability assessment.
- Development of Risk Matrices: Risk prioritization and classification.
- Early Warning Systems: Incident detection and notification systems.
- Key Risk Indicators (KRIs): Definition, monitoring, and analysis.
- Emergency Response Plans: Structure, roles, and responsibilities.
- Communication and Coordination Protocols: Internal and external.
- Drills and Response Exercises: Planning, execution, and evaluation.
- Continuous Improvement of the Risk Management System: Lessons learned and plan updates.
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- Introduction to Proactive Security: Key Concepts and Evolution
- Risk Analysis: Identifying, Assessing, and Prioritizing Threats
- Threat Intelligence: Gathering, Analyzing, and Disseminating Relevant Information
- Early Detection Tools: IDS, IPS, SIEM, and Log Analysis
- Continuous Monitoring: Security Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Vulnerability Management: Identifying, Classifying, and Remediating Vulnerabilities
- Incident Response Plans: Developing, Implementing, and Testing
- Communication and Coordination: Crisis Communication Channels and Protocols
- Digital Forensics: Collection and analysis of digital evidence.
Continuous improvement: Lessons learned and adaptation to new threats.
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- Introduction to Proactive Security: Key Concepts and Benefits
- Risk Analysis: Identifying, Assessing, and Prioritizing Threats
- Monitoring Tools: Sensors, Video Surveillance Systems, and Data Analysis
- Threat Intelligence: Information Sources and Risk Landscape Analysis
- Early Warning Systems: Configuring, Managing, and Prioritizing Events
- Communication Protocols: Establishing Channels and Notification Procedures
- Incident Response Plans: Development, Implementation, and Testing
- Interdepartmental Coordination: Roles and Responsibilities in the Response
- Drills and Training Exercises: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Plans
- Continuous Improvement: Post-Incident Analysis and Updates of the protocols.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Early Warning Systems: Concepts, Types, and Benefits
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Applicable National and International Standards
- Risk Analysis: Identification, Assessment, and Prioritization of Threats
- Detection Technologies: Sensors, Radars, Satellites, and Monitoring Systems
- Communication and Dissemination of Alerts: Protocols, Channels, and Target Audiences
- Emergency Response Plans: Structure, Roles, and Responsibilities
- Inter-institutional Coordination: Collaboration between Public and Private Entities
- Drills and Training Exercises: Preparation for Effective Response
- Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Lessons Learned Lessons learned and adjustments to the systems.
- Psychosocial aspects: Support for the affected population and stress management.
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- Introduction to Early Warning Systems: Definition, Purpose, and Scope.
- Fundamentals of Risk Management: Threat Identification, Analysis, and Assessment.
- Types of Incidents: Natural, Technological, Human, and Social.
- Monitoring and Detection Technologies: Sensors, Surveillance Systems, and Data Analysis.
- Communication and Dissemination of Alerts: Protocols, Channels, and Audiences.
- Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs): Structure, Functions, and Coordination.
- Incident Response Plans: Development, Implementation, and Testing.
- Inter-institutional Collaboration: Government Agencies, NGOs, and the Sector Private.
- Simulation Exercises and Drills: Design, Execution, and Evaluation.
- Continuous Improvement: Post-Incident Analysis, Lessons Learned, and System Adaptation.
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- Introduction to Proactive Security: Concepts, Importance, and Benefits.
- Risk Analysis: Identifying, Assessing, and Prioritizing Threats.
- Threat Intelligence: Information Sources, Analysis, and Data Correlation.
- Developing Early Warning Systems: Defining, Configuring, and Managing Alerts.
- Incident Response Plans: Creating, Implementing, and Testing Plans.
- Crisis Communication: Strategies, Protocols, and Communication Tools.
- Continuous Monitoring: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices for Constant Monitoring.
- Security Automation: Using Tools and Technologies for Automated Response.
- Training and Awareness: Training programs for employees and users.
Continuous evaluation and improvement: Audits, reviews, and adjustments to the security strategy.
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- Introduction to Risk Management: Concepts, Definitions, and Regulatory Framework
- Identification of Assets and Vulnerabilities: Impact and Probability Analysis
- Threat Analysis: Types of Attacks, Vectors, and Motivations
- Risk Assessment: Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies
- Risk Mitigation Plans: Preventive, Detective, and Corrective Controls
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- Alarm Management: Prioritization, Escalation, and False Positive Analysis
- Incident Response Plans: Phases, Roles, and Responsibilities
- Digital Forensics: Collection, Preservation, and Analysis of Evidence.
- Continuous monitoring and continuous improvement of security.
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Career opportunities
- Security Manager in companies: design and implementation of security protocols, risk management, and emergency response.
- Security Consultant: vulnerability analysis, security audits, and development of contingency plans.
- Security Technician: installation and maintenance of electronic security systems, access control, and video surveillance.
- Emergency Coordinator: crisis management, coordination of response teams, and communication with authorities.
- Risk Analyst: identification and assessment of threats, preparation of reports and recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Security Trainer: delivery of courses and workshops on security protocols, risk prevention, and emergency response.
- Security Auditor: verification of compliance with security regulations, Preparation of reports and improvement proposals.
Cybersecurity Specialist: Protection of computer systems and data against cyber threats, response to computer security incidents.
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Admission requirements

Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.

Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.

5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.

Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates

1. Online
application
(form + documents).

2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).

3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).

4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.

5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Risk Identification: Learn to detect potential threats and assess their impact on your environment.
- Action Protocols: Master the standardized procedures to respond effectively to emergency situations.
- Crisis Communication: Develop skills to inform and coordinate actions clearly and effectively under pressure.
- Practical Drills: Participate in realistic exercises that will allow you to apply the knowledge acquired and improve your response.
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Understand the legal obligations and security standards applicable to your sector.
Testimonials
I implemented the security protocols I learned during training to mitigate a phishing incident targeting my team. I identified the fraudulent email, alerted the IT security department, and coordinated the response following proper procedures. Thanks to my swift action, the disclosure of confidential information was prevented, and company assets were protected.
I mastered the interpretation of synoptic charts and numerical prediction models, which allowed me to make accurate and reliable marine weather forecasts, crucial for planning safe and efficient maritime operations.
I implemented new security protocols across our network, reducing security incidents by 60% in the last quarter and improving response time to critical incidents by 40%. This included automating key alerts, enabling proactive threat detection and mitigation.
I implemented the security protocols I had learned to detect and neutralize a phishing attempt targeting my team, preventing the disclosure of confidential information and protecting company assets. This was made possible by my quick identification of the fraudulent email and activation of the incident response protocol, which effectively contained the threat.
Frequently asked questions
Prevent and mitigate security risks.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Prevent and mitigate security risks, protecting assets and people.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Risk Management: Concepts, Definitions, and Regulatory Framework
- Identification of Assets and Vulnerabilities: Impact and Probability Analysis
- Threat Analysis: Types of Attacks, Vectors, and Motivations
- Risk Assessment: Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies
- Risk Mitigation Plans: Preventive, Detective, and Corrective Controls
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- Alarm Management: Prioritization, Escalation, and False Positive Analysis
- Incident Response Plans: Phases, Roles, and Responsibilities
- Digital Forensics: Collection, Preservation, and Analysis of Evidence.
- Continuous monitoring and continuous improvement of security.
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor