Orion School of Security & Intelligence Management (OSSIM)

What Orion School of Security & Intelligence Management (OSSIM) does

Orion School of Security & Intelligence Management (OSSIM) is an Indian vocational education provider founded in 2007 and headquartered in New Delhi, legally operating as Oriental Education Pvt. Ltd. The company positions itself as Asia's first dedicated security, intelligence, and risk management training institute, delivering curriculum through a proprietary learning management system (OSSIM LMS) that supports online study material dispatch, online examinations, and digital certificate generation, supplemented by a physical training academy in Chandigarh capable of training several hundred security personnel simultaneously. Its product portfolio spans four long-term programs (PG Diploma in Security & Intelligence Management at 6 months, Executive Diploma at 4 months, Diploma at 4 months, and Certified Security Professional at 12 weeks, priced Rs 8,000–15,000), over 20 short-term certificate courses priced Rs 999–5,000, three DGR-sponsored programs for serving and retired armed forces personnel, corporate training workshops, and consulting services including security audits and surveys.

The business model is primarily direct-to-consumer and tuition-driven, with one-time course fees ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 15,000 per course paid via Razorpay. Primary customer segments are individual learners: ex-servicemen seeking civilian security careers (channeled through a partnership with the Directorate General of Resettlement under India's Ministry of Defence), working security professionals pursuing certification for promotions, and graduates or 10+2 pass-outs entering the physical security sector. Corporate training is a secondary line, with named clients including Vedanta Resources, Yes Bank, Coca-Cola India, Reliance Industries, TVS Motor, Baxter International, and Afghanistan International Bank, though several engagements are dated (2008 Vedanta batches, 2012 Yes Bank CSP program). The institute is registered under the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act (PSARA) and recognized by India's Ministry of Home Affairs, with auditors certified by the Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC).

The company operates with approximately 37 employees, is privately held by its three co-founders (Gerald O'Connell QPM as Chairman, Capt Ravee as Dean, and Priyanka Sehgal as Principal Director), and has not raised any disclosed external institutional funding. Marketing relies on its own website with state-specific SEO landing pages covering 18+ Indian states, WhatsApp Business integration, and word-of-mouth referrals. Geographic reach spans North, South, East, Central, and West India, with nascent international interest from students in Afghanistan.

Name

Orion School of Security & Intelligence Management (OSSIM)

Legal name

Oriental Education Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://ossim.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orion School of Security & Intelligence Management (OSSIM), founded 2007 in New Delhi and operating as Oriental Education Pvt. Ltd., delivers online and on-site security, intelligence, and risk management training to individuals, ex-servicemen, and corporate clients across India via diploma, certificate, and DGR-sponsored programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Risk Assessment, Auditing & Security Consulting Training (BPAKAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Management & Incident Command (EOC/ICS) (EDALAEAD), Cyber-Physical Security & Integrated Security Management (PSIM, SOC) (EDAEACAM)

Keywords

• Security education
• Security training courses
• Intelligence management
• Corporate security training
• Professional security certification

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from enrollment fees for various security and intelligence management courses ranging from short-term certificate programs to long-term diploma programs. Course fees range from Rs 500 to Rs 15000 per course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OSSIM delivers security and intelligence management education via a proprietary Learning Management System, offering long-term diploma programs (PGDSIM, EDSIM, DSIM, CSP) plus more than 20 short-term specialized certificate courses covering aviation security, bomb threats, cyber crime, hotel security, executive protection, fire prevention, and disaster management. The institute also runs DGR-sponsored resettlement programs for armed forces personnel and provides customized corporate training workshops and security audit/consulting services to enterprises.

Product overview

OSSIM offers a comprehensive portfolio of security and intelligence management education programs. The core offerings include four long-term diploma/certificate programs: PG Diploma in Security & Intelligence Management (PGDSIM, 6 months), Executive Diploma in Security and Intelligence Management (EDSIM, 4 months), Diploma in Security & Intelligence Management (DSIM, 4 months), and Certified Security Professional (CSP, 12 weeks). These are complemented by over 20 short-term specialized courses covering topics such as Aviation Security, Bomb Threats & IEDs, Cyber Crime, Hotel Security, Executive Protection, Fire Prevention, Access Control, and Disaster Management. The institution also provides specialized DGR-sponsored programs for ex-defense personnel, corporate training workshops, and consulting services including security audits and surveys. OSSIM operates through its LMS platform providing online study materials, examinations, and certification. Course delivery is primarily online/distance education with options for contact programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PG Diploma in Security & Intelligence Management (PGDSIM) A 6-month postgraduate diploma program designed to develop practical handling of security operations and add to knowledge and skill in security management and security technology necessary at middle-level management. Targeted at graduates, post-graduates, ex-servicemen, and working security professionals.
• Executive Diploma in Security and Intelligence Management (EDSIM) A 4-month program designed for Executives/Managers/Officers from National/Industrial or Corporate Security background, preparing aspirants for higher responsibilities in Security departments. Delivery mode is online/distance education.
• Diploma in Security & Intelligence Management (DSIM) A 4-month diploma program that prepares new aspirants at junior leadership/line management levels for higher responsibilities in the security sector. Suitable for 10+2 pass-outs and ex-servicemen.
• Certified Security Professional (CSP) A 12-week certification program for security professionals seeking to enhance knowledge and chart a path of growth in the competitive security industry at senior positions. Job outcomes include Group Head Security, Corporate Head Security, CSO, and Director/GM Security.
• Security of Plants A 1-week course covering protection of human life, physical assets, intellectual property, and business continuity in plant and office environments. Designed for security professionals working in industrial and manufacturing settings.
• Aviation and Airport Security A 15-day course covering airport and aviation security measures, legal framework, threats, screening processes, and security incident response.
• Bomb Threats & IEDs Course on improvised explosive devices, booby traps, bomb threat response, and security professional preparedness.
• Security Operations & Physical Security Course covering physical security measures including protective sites, physical barriers, lighting, and access control.
• Cyber Crime & Security Management Course covering malware, viruses, worms, and cybersecurity threats and management.
• Hotel Security Course covering hotel vulnerability assessment, traditional security measures, crime prevention, and crisis management.
• Certificate in Security & Safety Management (CSSM) A 1-month certificate program covering risk analysis, security surveys, and audits.
• Crime Interrogations & Investigations A 1-week course on investigation methods, interviewing witnesses, and security investigation processes.
• Risk Analysis, Security Survey & Audit Course on evaluating security risks, conducting security surveys, and identifying industry vulnerabilities.
• Executive Protection Course on safeguarding key personnel from intentional and unintentional harm, including threat assessments and planning.
• Fire Prevention & Safety Course covering causes of fire, methods to suppress fire, and responsibilities of head security.
• Security HRM Course on human resource management aspects for security including planning, recruiting, selection, and training.
• Access Control & Security Management A 2-week course on implementing access control measures and screening unauthorized persons and materials.
• Security in Material Management & Office Administration Course on access control of materials in industry and prevention of theft and pilferage.
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Course on developing standard operating procedures for various security and operational contexts.
• Security of Banks Course covering bank security threats, physical security systems, and security steps for financial institutions.
• Traffic and Parking Control Course on traffic committees, rules, parking areas, and material handling vehicle traffic patterns.
• Disaster Management & Response Course on responding to emergency situations, natural and man-made disasters, and disaster recovery.
• DGR-Sponsored Corporate and Industrial Security and Intelligence Management 10-week program for Serving/Retired Officers sponsored by DGR, covering security management and technology skills for resettlement into the private security industry.
• DGR-Sponsored Assistant Security Officer Course 4-week program for Persons below Officer Ranks (PBORs) sponsored by DGR, covering industrial security and management.
• DGR-Sponsored Security Survey and Audit and Risk Analysis 6-week program for existing security professionals covering risk analysis, threat assessment, and security audits.
• Corporate Training Workshops Customized workshops for corporate security managers covering personal security, physical security, information security, risk management, crisis management, and business continuity.
• Security Guards Training PSARA-compliant training for security guards covering physical security, frisking, search, patrolling, first aid, fire fighting, crowd control, and emergency response. Delivered at the Chandigarh training facility for enterprise clients.
• Security Officers Training Training for security officers covering observation, first aid, investigative techniques, loss prevention, and crisis management.
• Self Defence Training Self-defense workshop for women/girls covering motivational training, practical self-defense techniques, and building self-confidence.
• Security Audits & Survey Services Consulting service providing physical examination of facilities, risk assessment, security audits, and recommendations for improving security measures.
• Customized Workshop Customized one-day and multi-day programs on security topics including threats, physical security, disaster recovery, executive protection, and industrial laws.

Quantifiable outcome

• Starting salary Rs 3-5 Lacs PA for Diploma holders to Rs 25-50 Lacs PA for Certified Security Professionals with experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Director General of Resettlement (DGR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSSIM conducts DGR-sponsored programs for serving and retired armed forces personnel. Programs include Corporate and Industrial Security and Intelligence Management (10 weeks for officers), Assistant Security Officer Course (4 weeks for PBORs), and Security Survey and Audit Risk Analysis (6 weeks). The partnership supports ex-servicemen resettlement into private security industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Security Institute (UK): UK-based professional body for security professionals offering Chartered Security Professional registration and CSyP certification. Directly comparable to OSSIM in mission and structure — both serve working security managers seeking recognized credentials, though Security Institute operates in a more mature UK market.
• International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO): Offers the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program and other security certifications globally. Highly comparable to OSSIM as a security-specific training and certification body, with both targeting working security professionals seeking structured credentials to advance their careers.

Broad incumbents

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): India's apex skill development body that funds PMKVY and other security skilling programs through partner training providers. Comparable because OSSIM operates within the NSDC/SSSDC-aligned skilling ecosystem and competes for the same government-funded training mandates.
• Securitas: Global security services provider operating in India with internal training programs for security officers. Comparable to OSSIM as a corporate training customer and as a competitor for employer-paid security upskilling budgets across the same enterprise client base.
• ASIS International: Global professional association for security management offering CPP, PSP, and PCI certifications. Comparable to OSSIM as both deliver recognized security management credentials, though ASIS operates globally and targets senior practitioners via membership-based certifications rather than diploma education.
• SIS Limited: Major Indian security services company that runs its own training academies for security officers and supervisors. Comparable to OSSIM as an enterprise training customer/competitor in the same Indian market, and as an employer of OSSIM-trained graduates.
• Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC): India's NSDC-affiliated sector council for security skill development, setting standards and certifying trainers across the Indian security workforce. Comparable because SSSDC's certification framework overlaps with OSSIM's training accreditation (OSSIM auditors are SSSDC-certified), and both serve the same Indian security skilling ecosystem.
• G4S: One of the world's largest security services companies with internal training academies. Comparable because G4S delivers structured security officer training at scale and is referenced via OSSIM's advisory board network; both compete for the same pool of security personnel seeking career credentials.
• Allied Universal: Large North American security services company with extensive internal training infrastructure. Comparable to OSSIM in training scope (security officer, supervisor, and management curricula) and as an indirect competitor for multinational enterprise training budgets operating in India.

Others

• Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI): Industry association founded in part by OSSIM's Dean (Capt Ravee). Comparable as an ecosystem participant in the same Indian private security industry, with potential for cross-referral of training and certification candidates to OSSIM's programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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