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IS-1170.A: Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee

Course Date

3/14/2025

Course Overview

This is the first course in the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) web-based training series. This course provides an overview of the history of the ISC, its mission and organization, and a basic outline of the ISC Risk Management Process (RMP). The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.

Course Objectives:

Describe the history, vision, and mission of the ISC
Describe how the ISC is organized
Identify the Risk Management Process Standard

Primary Audience

Executives, Managers, and any personnel involved in making facility funding, leasing, security, or other risk management decisions.

Prerequisites

None

CEUs:

0.1

Course Length:

0.8 hours

Take This Course

Interactive Web Based Course

Final Exam

Take Final Exam Online

Notices

Test questions are scrambled to protect test integrity