GUIDE FOR OBTAINING

CCTP CREDENTIALSCERTIFIED COUNTER TERRORISM PRACTITIONER

GUIDE FOR OBTAINING CCTP CREDENTIALS

About the CCTP Certification SchemeAt the Certified Counter Terrorism Board, we have developed and maintained a voluntary and comprehensive certification scheme that is recognized as the standard of excellence for competent counter terrorism professionals. It has been designed by practitioners, for practitioners. This is critical, as it is only through understanding the threat of terrorism globally, having the ability to identify the various threats and modus operandi of the terrorist, and possessing the ability to assess the risk and to implement the necessary processes and technological protective measures, that we have the ability to prepare and respond to terrorist acts efficiently and effectively.

Why earn the CCTP certificate? The CCTP certification provides demonstrable proof of knowledge, skill and experience in key areas for the purposes of mitigating the threat of terrorism, and by providing proactive measures to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist acts.

Earning a CCTP demonstrates your competency in 4 main domains:

1 Terrorism fundamentals

2 Threat identification

3 Prevention and mitigation of the threat

4 Preparedness and response to terrorist act

CCTP domainsThe credential will be awarded to the eligible candidates who have successfully passed the examination which assesses the knowledge of 4 main domains in the field of counter terrorism:

Domain 1: Terrorism fundamentals TASK 1: UNDERSTAND AND ASSESS THE THREAT OF TERRORISM • Define terrorism • Terrorist objectives, strategy and ideology • Causes of terrorism• Motivating factors for terrorist• Terrorist trends • Type of terrorism

TASK 2: ASSES THE THREAT POSED BY VARIOUS TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS• Terrorist organization operations and tactics • Terrorist organization financing• Terrorist organization operational structure • Technology utilization • Recruitment

• Radicalization • Lone wolf• Terrorist profile

Domain 2: Terrorism Threats Identification TASK 1: IDENTIFY POTENTIAL TERRORIST TARGETS AND ASSESS THEIR VULNERABILITIES • Attack planning cycle • Target selection • Soft target and hard targets• Terrorist tactics

TASK 2: DETECTION AND RESPONDING TO HOSTILE SURVEILLANCE AND PRE-ATTACK INDICATORS• Surveillance and surveillance detection • Hostile surveillance methods • Physical signs of suspicious activity

TASK 3: RECOGNITION AND DETECTION OF TERRORIST MODUS OF OPERANDI • Terrorism Modus operandi • Recognition and detection of weapons,

dangerous substances and devices.• Recognition of characteristics and behavioral

patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security.

Domain 3: Prevention and mitigation of the threat TASK 1: PREPARE AND PLAN PHYSICAL SECURITY PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE TO THE THREATS AND RISKS• Security concept • Security planning• Security by design

TASK 2: UNDERSTAND AND ASSESSING SECURITY MEASURES TO COUNTER THE TERRORIST THREATS• Physical means• Security technologies

• Intelligence and threat indicators • Human factor• Personnel security • Security processes

TASK 3: LEVERAGING INTELLIGENCE • Risk assessment• Intelligence fundamentals and components • Intelligence gathering methods and resources • Security deployment in accordance to

intelligence information

Domain 4: Preparedness and response to terrorist actTASK 1: RESPONSE TO TERROR INCIDENT • Emergency response plan

(including emergency procedures)• Emergency response in accordance to the

various threats: armed assault, improvised explosive device, ramming attack, etc.

Who is CCTP certificate

intended for? This comprehensive program is designed for any professional, who has to deal with threats of terrorism, including:

•Law enforcement, military and security professionals

•Corporate security professionals for small and medium-sized enterprises and multi-national corporations

•Risk and security consultants who provide consulting services for critical assets, sporting events, government buildings, public infrastructure, etc.

•Public transportation security professionals involved in the aviation security for airlines and, airports, maritime security and ground transportation

•Law enforcement officers from police units, customs, immigration, border control, counter terrorism units, intelligence units, patrolling units, etc.

•Military officers from intelligence units, counter terrorism units, military police, infantry brigades, etc.

•Private security companies who deal with asset protection, VIP protection, etc.

The CCTP certificate benefits include • Competence in the principles and best practices in the counter terrorism field.

• Being kept up to date with tools and tactics to counter and respond to the constantly evolving global terrorism threat.

•Participation in a recognized professional group.

• Recognition of professional competence by peers in the profession as well as management.

• Advanced career potential and growth due to recognition as a Certified Counter terrorism Practitioner

• Improvement in overall performance, removal of uncertainty and widening of market opportunities in the industry.

• Achievement and maintainence of certification helps ensure that you are continually improving and refining your activities within the homeland security and counter terrorism fields.

• Potentially higher income as a result of being formally recognized as an experienced Certified Counter Terrorism Practitioner.

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APPLICATION

EXAMINATION

CERTIFICATION

PREPARATION

At the initial application stage, education and experience is evaluated. Passing all eligibility criteria and signing the code of conduct, will allow participants to proceed with the course.

The comprehensive CCTP examination consists of multiple-choice questions. It tests comprehension and application of the key concepts and processes of each of the domains as outlined above. The CCTP examination is a standardized test administered and scored in a consistent manner to ensure legal defensibility.

Candidates who successfully passed the examination will receive a designation certification, which is valid for two years. To maintain an active status, it is necessary to renew certification every two years.

In order to prepare for the CCTP exam, the Certified Counter Terrorism Board offers a copy of The Complete Counter Terrorism Guide as study material.There is also an option to attend one of the 3-day preparatory courses.

The process

CCTP Eligibility1. ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENCE The participant is required to have either one of the following:

1.1. A minimum university degree and at least 2 years’ experience in the security, law enforcement or military field OR

1.2. Relevant experience in the field of security, law enforcement or military with at least 5 years in executive or management role and/or responsibility if you do not have a relevant degree.

2. DECLARATION The participant is expected to not have any criminal records and would have to declare this status during the application process.

3. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES The participant must submit 2 professional references who have personal knowledge of and can validate your security experience, character and good standing.

What do CCTP’s say“Gaining the CCTP designation contributed to my level of professionalism as physical security consultant for

critical infrastructures”.

Physical Security Consultant, Australia

“The core topics shared during the CCTP preparatory training course are relevant and interesting, the examples and videos provided drive the point across.”

Officer at Ministry of Defense, Singapore

“The CCTP program leverages any security professional to the counter terrorism field, it gives tools to counter the various threats effectively.”

Chief of Security, India

“Very proud to say that I passed and I am now a Certified Counter Terrorism Practitioner. For those that don’t know me, this is well outside of my comfort zone, as I normally work on the electronic side of the security

industry. I would also like to take this moment to say a massive thank you to CCTP team and my fellow students for their time and help, without them I wouldn’t have achieved this!”

Regional Surveyor at VSG Vision Security Group, UK

CCTP accreditation The Certified Counter-Terrorism Practitioner program meets the requirements and those set forth in ISO 17024.

International Standard ISO/IEC 17024 is the benchmark and requirement for each organization providing certification of persons.

The requirements specified in ISO/IEC 17024 aim to help personnel certifying organizations protect the integrity and ensure the validity of their various personnel certification programs. Confidence in the respective certification schemes is achieved by means of a globally accepted process of assessment, subsequent surveillance and periodic re-assessments of the competence of certified persons.

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