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Online CPIR Certification Course

Duration: 3 days (4 hours a day)

Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm AEST

Format: Virtual | CPIR Certification from IRG

Dates: 5th – 7th August 2026

Cost: $3000 (ex GST) per participant

This Australian introduction to the CPIR® Certification Course equips security professionals, insider threat practitioners and risk analysts with the knowledge to understand how to proactively detect, assess and manage insider risks.

The course material includes the widely accepted Critical Pathway to Insider Risk® (CPIR®) framework, and this program combines foundational theory with practical applications tailored to the Australian context. Led collaboratively by the Insider Risk Group® (IRG®) and MPS People Security, this course draws on decades of expertise and proven training methods.

Insider Risk Group® (IRG®) has trained over 3,200 insider threat managers, analysts, consulting psychologists, HR professionals, and data scientists worldwide in the CPIR® framework.

MPS People Security understands how to work with stakeholders from all levels of Government and private enterprise to develop comprehensive security and risk management processes that not only meet regulatory requirements but also the specific requirements of each government and regulatory entity.

Participants will gain a Certification to the Introductory CPIR® Course from IRG® upon completion of a certification exam, demonstrating an understanding in applying the CPIR® framework.

Course objectives

• Understand the CPIR framework and its evolution since 2004
• Gain an insight into how to apply CPIR® principles to real-world insider threat cases.
• Learn the benefits of operationalising the CPIR-Index© for structured risk analysis in the workplace (pathway to the Advanced CPIR® Course).
• Explore Australian-specific insider risk examples and regulatory implications.

Why this course matters

Insider threats pose unique challenges due to privileged access and organisational knowledge. Consequences can include financial loss, reputational damage, operational disruption, and even physical harm. This course empowers participants to: 

• Detect risks early and prevent escalation
• Balance security measures with organisational culture and ethical considerations.
• Implement multi-layered monitoring strategies combining technology, policy, and human reporting

By mastering the CPIR framework, participants will strengthen their organisation’s resilience against insider threats and enhance decision-making in risk management. 

Course Syllabus

Day 1: Foundations of the CPIR
Introduction to the development and components of the CPIR (2014–present)
Review of an international and Australian insider risk case study
Group Experience coding the case in the CPIR® framework
Overview CPIR® & introduction to CPIR tools
Interactive Quiz using Group polling
Homework: Review Day 2 case study

Day 2: CPIR Case Analysis
Review of investigation and analysis of an international and Australian insider threat case
Group Experience coding the case
Review of another insider risk case study
Group Experience coding and managing the case
Course Review & Certification Exam Administration

Day 3: Expert Insights & Regulatory Landscape
MPS People Security session on the evolution and implications of Australian government regulations impacting government and private security requirements.
Insight into people security gaps in Australian organisations.
Discussion on insider risk program governance and integrating the CPIR® framework into an Australian organisational insider risk program. Immediate actions participants can take post-course.