Types And Analysis Of Security Threats
- Social Sciences
- 200 level
- 3 credit units
- 242 pages
- 19 units
This course explores the meaning and types of security threats, classifying them into geological, climatic, environmental, and human categories. It examines man-made threats like terrorism and war, alongside natural hazards such as earthquakes and environmental pollution. The course also covers threat mitigation strategies, including civil security approaches, risk psychology, and crime analysis. Case studies from Nigeria, Africa, and other global regions are used to illustrate security challenges and mitigation techniques.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CSS244, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 RISK: MEANING, PSYCHOLOGY & ANALYSISPage 188
- UNIT 2: VULNERABILITY AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENTPage 202
- UNIT 3: SIMULATION IN LAW ENFORCEMENTPage 213
- UNIT 4: CRIME ANALYSIS: MEANING AND IMPORTANCE IN THREAT MITIGATIONPage 223
- UNIT 5 APPLYING DATA MINING AND AUTOMATED DATA ANALYSIS FOR CRIME MANAGEMENTPage 234
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CSS244 · UNIT 1 MEANING & TYPES OF SECURITY THREATS
Analyses of Security Threat. The Student is, therefore, advised to read these objectives before studying the entire unit(s). The reason is that it is helpful to do so. You should always look at the unit objectives after completing a unit. In this way, you can be sure that you have done what was required of you by the unit.
What you should be able to do
- Differentiate between various types of security threats.
- Analyze the causes and impacts of security threats.
- Apply mitigation strategies for different security threats.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of civil security approaches.
- Utilize risk analysis techniques for threat management.
- Apply crime analysis methods for crime mitigation.
What it prepares you for
- Security Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Security Consultant
- Government
- Law Enforcement
- Corporate Security
- Emergency Management
- Cybersecurity
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF SECURITY THREATS AND TYPES OF SECURITY THREATS (MANMADE)
Unit 5: Information Warfare as a Security Threat
Understanding the nuances of information warfare requires knowledge of evolving cyber technologies and tactics.
- Module 4: MEASURES FOR THREAT MANAGEMENT
Unit 5: Applying Data Mining & Automated Data Analysis for Crime Management
Requires understanding of statistical methods and algorithms for effective crime pattern recognition.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 40 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF SECURITY THREATS AND TYPES OF SECURITY THREATS (MANMADE)
Unit 1: Meaning & Types of Security Threat · 2 hours
Define security threat and differentiate between natural and manmade threats.. Identify geological, climatic, environmental, and human threats..
- Week 2Module 1: CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF SECURITY THREATS AND TYPES OF SECURITY THREATS (MANMADE)
Unit 2: Basic Human or Manmade Threats · 3 hours
Discuss robbery, theft, arson, and kidnapping as manmade threats.. Explain badger game, extortion, insurgency, and strike action..
Unit 3: Terrorism as a Security Threat and Individual Protective Measures · 2 hours
Define terrorism and explore individual protective measures.. Analyze chemical, cyber, bioterrorism, radiological terrorism, and physical violence..
- Week 3Module 1: CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF SECURITY THREATS AND TYPES OF SECURITY THREATS (MANMADE)
Unit 4: War as a Security Threat · 3 hours
Examine war as a security threat, its features, and categories of warfare.. Understand the relationship between politics and war..
- Week 4Module 1: CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF SECURITY THREATS AND TYPES OF SECURITY THREATS (MANMADE)
Unit 5: Information Warfare as a Security Threat · 3 hours
Define information warfare and its various types.. Discuss the role of computers in modern warfare and security management..
- Week 5Module 2: ANALYSIS OF NON-HUMAN SECURITY THREATS
Unit 1: Analysis of Geological Security Threat/Hazards I · 3 hours
Analyze geological threats like tsunamis and earthquakes.. Understand the effects, predictability, and vulnerability factors..
- Week 6Module 2: ANALYSIS OF NON-HUMAN SECURITY THREATS
Unit 2: Analysis of Geological Security Threat/Hazards II · 3 hours
Continue analysis of geological threats, focusing on landslides and volcanic eruptions.. Examine effects, predictability, and risk reduction measures..
- Week 7Module 2: ANALYSIS OF NON-HUMAN SECURITY THREATS
Unit 3: Analysis of Climatic Security Threat/Hazards · 3 hours
Analyze climatic threats such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts.. Understand their effects, predictability, and vulnerability factors..
- Week 8Module 2: ANALYSIS OF NON-HUMAN SECURITY THREATS
Unit 4: Analysis of Environmental Security Threat/Hazards I · 3 hours
Analyze environmental threats, including desertification and deforestation.. Understand their effects, predictability, and risk reduction measures..
- Week 9Module 2: ANALYSIS OF NON-HUMAN SECURITY THREATS
Unit 5: Analysis of Environmental Security Threat/Hazards II · 3 hours
Continue analysis of environmental threats, focusing on environmental pollution and pest infestation.. Examine effects, predictability, and risk reduction measures..
- Week 10Module 3: TYPES OF SECURITY AND APPROACHES TO THREAT MITIGATION
Unit 1: Basic Types of Security I · 3 hours
Define computer security and explore key concepts.. Discuss approaches to computer security, including anti-virus software and authentication..
- Week 11Module 3: TYPES OF SECURITY AND APPROACHES TO THREAT MITIGATION
Unit 2: Basic Types of Security II · 3 hours
Define information security and physical security.. Discuss approaches to information and physical security..
- Week 12Module 3: TYPES OF SECURITY AND APPROACHES TO THREAT MITIGATION
Unit 3: Basic Types of Security III · 3 hours
Explore infrastructure, seaport, and airport security.. Define food, health, economic, and environmental security..
- Week 13Module 3: TYPES OF SECURITY AND APPROACHES TO THREAT MITIGATION
Unit 4: Civil Security Approaches to Threat Mitigation I · 3 hours
Define civil security and explore approaches like risk education, preparedness, and protective actions.. Understand the elements of risk education..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
- Develop case studies for different types of security threats and their mitigation strategies.
- Practice applying risk analysis frameworks to real-world scenarios.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Focus on understanding the relationships between different types of security and their approaches to threat mitigation.
- Create concept maps linking different types of threats to their corresponding mitigation measures.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CSS244 about?
This course explores the meaning and types of security threats, classifying them into geological, climatic, environmental, and human categories. It examines man-made threats like terrorism and war, alongside natural hazards such as earthquakes and environmental pollution. The course also covers threat mitigation strategies, including civil security approaches, risk psychology, and crime analysis. Case studies from Nigeria, Africa, and other global regions are used to illustrate security challenges and mitigation techniques.
How many units does CSS244 have?
CSS244, Types And Analysis Of Security Threats, has 19 units across 4 modules, over 242 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CSS244?
CSS244 carries 3 credit units, at 200 level in Social Sciences.
Is CSS244 hard?
CSS244 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work.
How long does CSS244 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 19 units.
How is CSS244 assessed?
CSS244 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with CSS244?
Security Analyst, Risk Manager, Law Enforcement Officer, Intelligence Analyst and Security Consultant.