- Food Defense Awareness Training: This free online course offered by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) satisfies section 121.4 (b)(2) of the IA Rule. It is a brief, 20-minute course which can be taken by anyone.
- Overview of the IA Rule: A second free online training course is the Overview of the IA Rule. Like the previous course, this is also available through the FSPCA and explores IA Rule basics.
- Key Activity Types (KAT) Training: Also available through the FSPCA, the free version of this training allows users to view slides without any interaction. To receive the certificate for this course, users must pay a fee, but the slides alone can provide useful background information on conducting a vulnerability assessment using KATs. Identifying KATs is an essential aspect of building a comprehensive Food Defense Plan for each facility.
- Identification and Explanation of Mitigation Strategies: Like the KAT training, this course offers both fee-based and free enrollment options. Again, slides are available for free to help participants understand the mitigation strategies that can be used to prevent inside attackers from compromising food sources. In order to receive a certificate, however, a fee must be paid and the interactive components of the course must be satisfied.
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