SCIM- An Educational Visit to Embassy Splendid Tech Zone, Chennai

Students from the Postgraduate Diploma in Security, Corporate and Intelligence Management (SCIM), Rashtriya Raksha University, Puducherry Campus, visited the Embassy Splendid Tech Zone, Pallavaram, Chennai, on 26 December 2025 with a team of nine members, along with faculty, to gain practical exposure to security and facility management practices in a large commercial IT park. Embassy Group, a leading developer of Grade A office campuses, follows a centralized management model that supports multiple tenant organizations while managing high volumes of employees, visitors, and vehicles.

    Key Learnings

• The Role of Security Policies in Strengthening the Overall Security Posture.
• Importance of Site-Specific Risk Assessment and Cost Optimisation
• Security Investment as a Loss-Prevention Strategy.
• Coordination Between Security Teams and Occupying Companies.
• Advanced Vehicle Information Management to Reduce Entry Congestion. Regular testing and maintenance of security systems ensure operational readiness.
• Operational Readiness of Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS)
• Criticality of Regular Maintenance for Physical Security Devices
•  Optimising Camera Placement for Effective Surveillance
• Value of Joint Inspections to Prevent Operational Risks
• Continuous Training and Security Awareness for Sustained Vigilance

The educational visit significantly enhanced the understanding of real-world security management in commercial office spaces and reinforced the importance of proactive and coordinated security practices. It also highlighted how a large IT park, such as Embassy Splendid Tech Zone, operates through structured management and coordinated security practices.

The visit offered valuable insights into how structured security policies, site-specific risk assessments, and coordinated operations contribute to a safe and smooth working environment. Observations highlighted the importance of loss-prevention–focused security investments, effective coordination between security teams and tenant companies, and the use of technology such as UVSS and surveillance systems. Regular inspections, maintenance of physical security devices, optimized camera placement, and joint inspections were identified as critical to preventing operational risks.

Overall, the visit enhanced practical understanding of professional security management in commercial office spaces and demonstrated how continuous training and vigilance play a vital role in supporting secure and efficient business operations.