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IAEA Training Resources - Nuclear Security

These online training courses are provided by the Division of Nuclear Security to assist States in applying IAEA nuclear security recommendations and guidance. They are based on IAEA nuclear security guidance, and provide an introduction to the basic principles of nuclear security for personnel of nuclear facilities and interested members of the public. It is to support capacity building and knowledge transfer in the nuclear industry, by providing e-learning material but also know how on implementing such solutions in Member States.

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Introduction to Nuclear Security Threats and Risks

This e-learning course is designed to develop learners’ understanding of nuclear security threats and risks. After successful completion of the introductory (‘Overview’) module, learners may wish to explore any of the three modules that provide additional information on nuclear security threats and risks in the areas of ‘Material and facilities’, ‘Material out of regulatory control’ and ‘Cyber threats’.

The audience for this course is intended to include all personnel and organizations with nuclear security responsibilities and functions. This includes, but is not limited to: national security authorities, regulatory bodies, national nuclear security coordinators, law enforcement, customs, intelligence and security agencies, operators, technical support organizations, educational and training organizations, and nuclear security support centres.

Preventive and Protective Measures Against Insider Threats

This course is designed to provide learners with an overview of the NSS No. 8 Implementing Guide Preventive and Protective Measures against Insider Threats. After completing the course, learners will have a clear understanding of the importance of addressing the insider threat. Learners will recognize the roles and responsibilities of different entities for addressing insider threats, get acquainted with the key terms used to characterize insiders and their targets, understand what constitutes a preventive and protective measure, and recognize contingency and implementation measures.

The course is intended mainly for persons who are responsible for designing, operating and/or assessing nuclear security systems, including the nuclear material accounting and control (NMAC) components, physical protection of nuclear facilities, and nuclear security management and staff; operators and managers of NMAC systems; those preparing associated regulations; persons responsible for computer security at nuclear facilities; and persons from the competent authorities and related law enforcement agencies.

​Use and Maintenance of Portable HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer

The goals of this e-learning is to provide learners with understanding and instructions on the effective operation, as well as corrective and preventive maintenance actions on a portable HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer.

There are two target audiences for this module: Front Line Officers (FLOs) from competent authorities involved in the detection of, and response to, nuclear or other radioactive materials out of regulatory control (including Customs, Border Security, Law Enforcement, Intelligence, and Security Services); and Experts from the National Regulatory Bodies dealing with nuclear and other radioactive materials and from competent authorities involved in the detection of, and response to, nuclear or other radioactive materials out of regulatory control (including Customs, Border Security, Law Enforcement, Intelligence, and Security Services).

​Introduction to and Overview of IAEA Nuclear Security Series Publications

The objective of this course is to help learners understand the nature and status of IAEA guidance and its relation to international instruments; understand the categorical hierarchy and structure of the Nuclear Security Series (NSS) including the categories of materials and facilities around which it is structured; and promote awareness of the processes for developing, reviewing, and revising guidance, including the Nuclear Security Guidance Committee (NSGC) and its related processes. The course is also intended to help learners become aware of the content of the guidance available and to understand and consistently use key terminology.

The target audience for this course includes all personnel with nuclear security responsibilities: government policy makers and strategists, competent authorities including regulatory bodies, intelligence agencies, security agencies, response personnel, law enforcement agencies, and facility operators and carriers.

​Radiation Basics and Consequences of Exposure to Radiation

The objective of this course is to provide an essential understanding of radiation, its types, units of measurement, biological effects, associated risks and principles of protection when dealing with radiation sources.

The target audience is anyone who may be occupationally exposed to nuclear or radioactive material, or those who may be activated to respond to nuclear security threats/events, including governmental policy authorities, military / police / civil defense forces, customs and border protection, intelligence services, legislative authorities and regulatory and judiciary bodies, rescue and responder services.

Categorization of Radioactive Sources

The objective of this course is to help users understand the source categorization system described in the IAEA Safety Guide “Categorization of Radioactive Sources Safety” No. RS-G-1.9 and how it applies to security. The learner will also understand how the categories of radioactive sources are used to assign the requisite security levels.

The target audience includes regulatory bodies, governmental departments, or other competent authorities such as customs and border officers with responsibilities related to the security of radioactive material; manufacturers, producers, or importers of radioactive material and/or radioactive sources; and medical, agricultural, research, or industrial organizations that use radioactive material and/or radioactive sources.

​Introduction to Radioactive Sources and Their Applications

This course is designed to help learners understand the common practices when using radioactive sources; understand tools for obtaining information on radioactive sources and devices; and understand key terms in this area.

The target audience of this course includes regulatory bodies, governmental departments or other competent authorities such as customs and border officers with responsibilities related to the security of radioactive material; manufacturers, producers, or importers of radioactive material and/or radioactive sources; and medical, agricultural, research, or industrial organizations that use radioactive material and/or radioactive sources.

Use of Radiation Detection Instruments for Front Line Officers

Welcome to the computer based training on Radiation Detection Techniques for Nuclear Security Applications. This course is addressed to front-line officers, border guards, customs officials and law enforcement officers around the world using handheld radiation detection instruments. The following topics will be discussed:

  • Radiation Overview
  • Introduction to Radiation Detection Equipment
  • Main Operations of Radiation Detection Equipment
  • Verification of Alarms and Confirmation of Incidents
  • Radiation Detection Scenarios

 

​Transport Security

Welcome to the computer based training on Transport Security. This course is based on IAEA guidance documents and provide an introduction to the basic principles of these nuclear security disciplines to the interested nuclear facility personnel and the public. They will also provide preparatory learning for face-to-face training and other human resource development activities implemented by the IAEA and its Member-States.

In this course we will look at how to ensure nuclear and radioactive material is transported safely and securely through the following topics:

  • Objectives of transport security
  • International and national requirements, recommendations and guidance
  • Background of safety regulations
  • Basic principles and fundamentals
  • Application of security functions
  • Transport security technologies
  • Transport security plans, readiness reviews and corrective actions

Information and Computer Security

Welcome to the computer based training on Computer Security. This course is based on IAEA guidance documents and provide an introduction to the basic principles of these nuclear security disciplines to the interested nuclear facility personnel and the public. They will also provide preparatory learning for face-to-face training and other human resource development activities implemented by the IAEA and its Member-States.

In this course we will look at how information security and computer security is used in the process of securing nuclear and radioactive materials, and also the ways Member States secure systems such as these against attack through the following topics:

  • What is computer security?
  • Potential targets
  • Threats and origins

NMAC for Nuclear Security

Welcome to the computer based training on Nuclear Material Accounting and Control (NMAC) for Nuclear Security. This course is based on IAEA guidance documents and provide an introduction to the basic principles of these nuclear security disciplines to the interested nuclear facility personnel and the public. They will also provide preparatory learning for face-to-face training and other human resource development activities implemented by the IAEA and its Member-States.

In this course we will look at what the NMAC system is, and why it is needed for Nuclear Security through the following topics:

  • Roles of NMAC
  • Requirements and Methods
  • Ensuring Effectiveness

​Radiological Crime Scene Management

Welcome to the computer based training on Radiological Crime Scene Management. This course is based on IAEA guidance documents and provide an introduction to the basic principles of these nuclear security disciplines to the interested nuclear facility personnel and the public. They will also provide preparatory learning for face-to-face training and other human resource development activities implemented by the IAEA and its Member-States.

In this course we will examine the process used to ensure safe, secure, effective and efficient operations at a crime scene where nuclear or other radioactive materials are known to be or are suspected of being present through the following topics:

  • Framework for RCSM
  • Conduct of Operations
  • Preparedness
  • International Cooperation and Assistance
  • IAEA activities in RCSM

Physical Protection

Welcome to the computer based training on Physical Protection. This course is based on IAEA guidance documents and provide an introduction to the basic principles of these nuclear security disciplines to the interested nuclear facility personnel and the public. They will also provide preparatory learning for face-to-face training and other human resource development activities implemented by the IAEA and its Member-States.

In this course we will address the importance of physical protection in overall nuclear security and how to achieve it through the following topics:

  • Threat and Target Identification
  • Design and Evaluation of the PPS
  • Good PPS Practices and Conclusion