Types And Analysis Of Security Threats
- Social Sciences
- 700 level
- 3 credit units
- 242 pages
- 20 units
This course explores the meaning and types of security threats, classifying them into geological, climatic, environmental, and human-made categories. It examines man-made threats like terrorism and war, and natural threats including geological and climatic hazards. The course also explains threat mitigation techniques, basic security types, civil security approaches, risk psychology, crime analysis, and data mining. Case studies from Nigeria, Africa, and other regions are used to illustrate security challenges and mitigation strategies.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CSS745, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: ANALYSIS OF GEOLOGICAL SECURITY THREATS/HAZARDS IPage 70
- UNIT 2: ANALYSIS OF GEOLOGICAL SECURITY THREATS/HAZARDS IIPage 84
- UNIT 3: ANALYSIS OF CLIMATIC SECURITY THREATS/HAZARDSPage 95
- UNIT 4: ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY THREATS IPage 111
- UNIT 5: ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY THREATS IIPage 123
- 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
CSS745 · 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
- Conceptualize and classify various security threats.
- Analyze human-made and natural security threats.
- Evaluate threat mitigation and crime control measures.
- Apply civil security approaches to threat mitigation.
- Utilize risk psychology and analysis in threat reduction.
- Apply crime analysis and data mining techniques for crime management.
What it prepares you for
- Security Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Security Consultant
- Government
- Law Enforcement
- Private Security
- Emergency Management
- Corporate Security
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 3: Terrorism as a Security Threat and Individual Protective Measures
Requires understanding of complex motivations and strategies of terrorist organizations.
- Module 2: ANALYSIS OF NON-HUMAN SECURITY THREATS
Unit 1: Analysis of Geological Security Threat/Hazards I
Requires knowledge of geological processes and hazard mapping techniques.
- Module 4: MEASURES FOR THREAT MANAGEMENT
Unit 5: Applying Data Mining & Automated Data Analysis for Crime Management
Requires understanding of statistical analysis and data interpretation.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 59 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.. Identify and differentiate between natural and manmade threats.. Understand the role of state and non-state actors in security threats..
- Week 2Module 1: CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF SECURITY THREATS AND TYPES OF SECURITY THREATS (MANMADE)
Unit 2: Basic Human or Manmade Threats · 3 hours
Identify and describe various basic human or manmade threats.. Analyze the characteristics of robbery, theft, arson, kidnapping, and extortion.. Discuss the security risks posed by insurgency, strike action, assassination, demonstration, and mob action..
Unit 3: Terrorism as a Security Threat and Individual Protective Measures · 3 hours
Define terrorism and differentiate its various forms.. Explore the aspects of chemical, cyber, bio, radiological terrorism, and physical violence.. Learn individual protective measures against terrorism..
- Week 3Module 1: CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF SECURITY THREATS AND TYPES OF SECURITY THREATS (MANMADE)
Unit 4: War as a Security Threat · 4 hours
Define war and describe its features as a security threat.. Examine the categories of warfare, including high and low intensity warfare.. Understand the implications of war on human and material resources..
- Week 4Module 1: CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION OF SECURITY THREATS AND TYPES OF SECURITY THREATS (MANMADE)
Unit 5: Information Warfare as a Security Threat · 4 hours
Define information warfare and its role in modern conflict.. Discuss how information technology constitutes a security threat.. Identify and explain the types of information warfare, including data attacks, software attacks, hacking, and physical violence..
- Week 5Module 2: ANALYSIS OF NON-HUMAN SECURITY THREATS
Unit 1: Analysis of Geological Security Threat/Hazards I · 4 hours
Analyze tsunami as a geological hazard, including its effects, predictability, and vulnerability factors.. Explore risk reduction and preparedness measures for tsunami.. Understand individual safety measures during a tsunami..
- Week 6Module 2: ANALYSIS OF NON-HUMAN SECURITY THREATS
Unit 2: Analysis of Geological Security Threat/Hazards II · 3 hours
Analyze earthquakes as a geological hazard, including its effects, predictability, and vulnerability factors.. Explore risk reduction and preparedness measures for earthquakes.. Understand individual safety measures during an earthquake..
Unit 3: Analysis of Climatic Security Threat/Hazards · 3 hours
Analyze climatic security threats/hazards. Understand the factors that contribute to climatic threats. Explore measures to reduce the impact of climatic hazards.
- Week 7Module 2: ANALYSIS OF NON-HUMAN SECURITY THREATS
Unit 4: Analysis of Environmental Security Threat/Hazards I · 4 hours
Analyze environmental security threats/hazards. Understand the factors that contribute to environmental threats. Explore measures to reduce the impact of environmental hazards.
Unit 5: Analysis of Environmental Security Threat/Hazards II · 3 hours
Analyze environmental security threats/hazards. Understand the factors that contribute to environmental threats. Explore measures to reduce the impact of environmental hazards.
- Week 8Module 3: TYPES OF SECURITY AND APPROACHES TO THREAT MITIGATION
Unit 1: Basic Types of Security I · 4 hours
Define and describe basic types of security. Understand the principles of security. Explore the importance of security in various contexts.
- Week 9Module 3: TYPES OF SECURITY AND APPROACHES TO THREAT MITIGATION
Unit 2: Basic Types of Security II · 4 hours
Define and describe basic types of security. Understand the principles of security. Explore the importance of security in various contexts.
- Week 10Module 3: TYPES OF SECURITY AND APPROACHES TO THREAT MITIGATION
Unit 3: Basic Types of Security III · 4 hours
Define and describe basic types of security. Understand the principles of security. Explore the importance of security in various contexts.
- Week 11Module 3: TYPES OF SECURITY AND APPROACHES TO THREAT MITIGATION
Unit 4: Civil Security Approaches to Threat Mitigation I · 3 hours
Define civil security and its approaches to threat mitigation.. Understand the importance of civil participation in security.. Explore the role of civil society in threat mitigation..
Unit 5: Civil Security Approaches to Threat Mitigation II · 3 hours
Define civil security and its approaches to threat mitigation.. Understand the importance of civil participation in security.. Explore the role of civil society in threat mitigation..
- Week 12Module 4: MEASURES FOR THREAT MANAGEMENT
Unit 1: Risk: Meaning, Psychology & Analysis · 4 hours
Define risk, explore risk psychology, and understand risk analysis.. Analyze the elements of risk psychology and their impact on decision-making.. Apply risk analysis techniques to threat management..
- Week 13Module 4: MEASURES FOR THREAT MANAGEMENT
Unit 2: Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment · 4 hours
Define vulnerability and capacity assessment (VCA) and its importance.. Understand how VCA builds capacity for disaster management.. Apply VCA techniques to assess community resilience..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key definitions and classifications.
- Develop case studies for different types of security threats and their mitigation strategies.
- Practice applying risk analysis techniques to real-world scenarios.
- Review civil security approaches and their implementation in various contexts.
- Familiarize yourself with crime analysis and data mining methods.
- Focus on the local and international case studies provided in the course material.
- Create flashcards for key terms and concepts to aid memorization.
- Practice essay questions related to threat mitigation and security management.
- Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments.
- Allocate study time proportionally based on the weight of each module in the final examination.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CSS745 about?
This course explores the meaning and types of security threats, classifying them into geological, climatic, environmental, and human-made categories. It examines man-made threats like terrorism and war, and natural threats including geological and climatic hazards. The course also explains threat mitigation techniques, basic security types, civil security approaches, risk psychology, crime analysis, and data mining. Case studies from Nigeria, Africa, and other regions are used to illustrate security challenges and mitigation strategies.
How many units does CSS745 have?
CSS745, Types And Analysis Of Security Threats, has 20 units across 4 modules, over 242 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CSS745?
CSS745 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Social Sciences.
Is CSS745 hard?
CSS745 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does CSS745 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is CSS745 assessed?
CSS745 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with CSS745?
Security Analyst, Risk Manager, Law Enforcement Officer, Intelligence Analyst and Security Consultant.