MANAGING SECURITY
UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL
NATIONAL VALUES EDUCATION
PRIMARY SIX SECOND TERM
SECURITY EDUCATION
Subject:
SECURITY EDUCATION
Term:
Second Term
Week:
Week 8
Class:
Primary 6 / BASIC 6
Previous lesson:
The pupils have previous knowledge of
SECURITY AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Topic:
MANAGING SECURITY
Specific Behavioural objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- CITE WAYS OF MANAGING SECURITY
- DEVELOP WAYS OF MANAGING SECURITY
- ASSESS, PLAN, AND DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION OF OVERALL SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content Development:
Managing security refers to the process of protecting an organization or individual from potential threats, such as cyber attacks, data breaches, and physical harm. This involves implementing and maintaining various measures to ensure the safety and security of people, assets, and information. This can include implementing security protocols and procedures, training employees on security best practices, installing security systems and equipment, and regularly testing and updating security measures to stay ahead of potential threats. Managing security also involves assessing potential risks and vulnerabilities and taking proactive steps to mitigate or eliminate them.
Ways to manage security
- Implement security protocols and procedures: Establish clear guidelines for employees to follow to protect against potential threats. This can include things like creating strong passwords, regularly updating software and security systems, and properly disposing of sensitive information.
- Train employees on security best practices: Educate employees on how to identify and prevent potential security threats, such as phishing attacks and data breaches. This can help ensure that everyone in the organization is aware of the importance of security and knows how to protect against potential threats.
- Install security systems and equipment: Install security cameras, alarms, and other equipment to help detect and deter potential threats. This can include things like firewalls to protect against cyber attacks, and security cameras to monitor activity in and around the organization.
- Regularly test and update security measures: Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and regularly test and update your organization’s security measures to ensure they are effective in protecting against these threats.
- Assess potential risks and vulnerabilities: Regularly assess the organization’s potential vulnerabilities and take proactive steps to mitigate or eliminate them. This can include things like conducting regular security audits and implementing additional security measures as needed
Evaluation
- Which of the following is NOT a way to manage security? a) Updating software and security systems regularly b) Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication c) Sharing passwords with friends and family d) Using antivirus software
- Which of the following is the most effective way to manage security when using a public WiFi network? a) Avoid accessing sensitive information b) Use a VPN c) Use a wired connection instead of WiFi d) Use the same password for all accounts
- Which of the following is NOT a good security practice when it comes to passwords? a) Using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols b) Changing passwords frequently c) Using the same password for multiple accounts d) Using a passphrase instead of a password
- Which of the following is NOT a good way to protect against phishing attacks? a) Not clicking on links in emails or texts from unknown sources b) Checking the URL before entering login information c) Sharing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, with anyone who asks for it d) Installing antivirus software on all devices
- Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to secure your home network? a) Changing the default password for your router b) Disabling WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) c) Enabling WPA2 encryption d) Leaving your WiFi network open and unsecured
- Which of the following is NOT a good way to manage security on your mobile device? a) Installing a mobile security app b) Enabling two-factor authentication c) Using a weak PIN or passcode d) Avoiding suspicious apps and websites
- Which of the following is NOT a way to protect against malware? a) Installing antivirus software b) Downloading software from untrusted sources c) Keeping software and operating systems up to date d) Turning off the firewall
- Which of the following is NOT a way to protect against identity theft? a) Protecting personal information, such as social security numbers and bank account numbers b) Sharing personal information with friends and family c) Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication for all accounts d) Checking credit reports regularly
- Which of the following is NOT a good way to protect against ransomware attacks? a) Backing up important data regularly b) Paying the ransom if your data is encrypted c) Keeping software and security systems up to date d) Opening email attachments from unknown sources
- Which of the following is NOT a way to protect against data breaches? a) Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication b) Sharing login information with others c) Regularly updating software and security systems d) Disclosing personal information, such as credit card numbers, to anyone who asks for it
Ways of managing Security
- Keep software and security systems up to date: It’s important to regularly update software and security systems to ensure that they are able to protect against the latest threats.
- Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication: Use unique and complex passwords for all of your accounts, and consider enabling two-factor authentication for added security.
- Avoid suspicious emails and websites: Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources, as they may contain malware or phishing scams.
- Protect personal information: Keep sensitive information, such as social security numbers and credit card numbers, private and secure.
- Use antivirus software: Antivirus software can help protect against malware and other online threats.
- Enable firewalls: Firewalls can help block malicious traffic and protect against cyber attacks.
- Back up important data: Regularly backing up your data can help protect against ransomware attacks and data loss.
- Secure your home network: Make sure to use strong passwords and enable encryption for your home WiFi network to protect against unauthorized access.
- Use a VPN: A virtual private network (VPN) can help protect your online activity and keep your data secure when using public WiFi networks.
- Be cautious when sharing personal information: Be careful about disclosing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, to anyone who asks for it.
Classwork
- Which of the following is NOT a way to manage security? a) Updating software and security systems regularly b) Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication c) Sharing passwords with friends and family d) Using antivirus software
- Which of the following is the most effective way to manage security when using a public WiFi network? a) Avoid accessing sensitive information b) Use a VPN c) Use a wired connection instead of WiFi d) Use the same password for all accounts
- Which of the following is NOT a good security practice when it comes to passwords? a) Using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols b) Changing passwords frequently c) Using the same password for multiple accounts d) Using a passphrase instead of a password
- Which of the following is NOT a good way to protect against phishing attacks? a) Not clicking on links in emails or texts from unknown sources b) Checking the URL before entering login information c) Sharing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, with anyone who asks for it d) Installing antivirus software on all devices
- Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to secure your home network? a) Changing the default password for your router b) Disabling WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) c) Enabling WPA2 encryption d) Leaving your WiFi network open and unsecured
- Which of the following is NOT a good way to manage security on your mobile device? a) Installing a mobile security app b) Enabling two-factor authentication c) Using a weak PIN or passcode d) Avoiding suspicious apps and websites
- Which of the following is NOT a way to protect against malware? a) Installing antivirus software b) Downloading software from untrusted sources c) Keeping software and operating systems up to date d) Turning off the firewall
- Which of the following is NOT a way to protect against identity theft? a) Protecting personal information, such as social security numbers and bank account numbers b) Sharing personal information with friends and family c) Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication for all accounts d) Checking credit reports regularly
- Which of the following is NOT a good way to protect against ransomware attacks? a) Backing up important data regularly b) Paying the ransom if your data is encrypted c) Keeping software and security systems up to date d) Opening email attachments from unknown sources
- Which of the following is NOT a way to protect against data breaches? a) Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication b) Sharing login information with others c) Regularly updating software and security systems d) Disclosing personal information, such as credit card numbers, to anyone who asks for it
Ways of managing Security
- Keep software and security systems up to date: It’s important to regularly update software and security systems to ensure that they are able to protect against the latest threats.
- Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication: Use unique and complex passwords for all of your accounts, and consider enabling two-factor authentication for added security.
- Avoid suspicious emails and websites: Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources, as they may contain malware or phishing scams.
- Protect personal information: Keep sensitive information, such as social security numbers and credit card numbers, private and secure.
- Use antivirus software: Antivirus software can help protect against malware and other online threats.
- Enable firewalls: Firewalls can help block malicious traffic and protect against cyber attacks.
- Back up important data: Regularly backing up your data can help protect against ransomware attacks and data loss.
- Secure your home network: Make sure to use strong passwords and enable encryption for your home WiFi network to protect against unauthorized access.
- Use a VPN: A virtual private network (VPN) can help protect your online activity and keep your data secure when using public WiFi networks.
- Be cautious when sharing personal information: Be careful about disclosing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, to anyone who asks for it.
Ways of managing Security
- Which of the following is NOT a way to manage security? a) Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication b) Sharing passwords with friends and family c) Updating software and security systems regularly d) Using antivirus software
- Which of the following is NOT a good way to protect against phishing attacks? a) Not clicking on links in emails or texts from unknown sources b) Checking the URL before entering login information c) Sharing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, with anyone who asks for it d) Installing antivirus software on all devices
- Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to secure your home network? a) Changing the default password for your router b) Disabling WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) c) Enabling WPA2 encryption d) Leaving your WiFi network open and unsecured
- Which of the following is NOT a good way to manage security on your mobile device? a) Installing a mobile security app b) Enabling two-factor authentication c) Using a weak PIN or passcode d) Avoiding suspicious apps and websites
- Which of the following is NOT a way to protect against malware? a) Installing antivirus software b) Downloading software from untrusted sources c) Keeping software and operating systems up to date d) Turning off the firewall
- Which of the following is NOT a way to protect against identity theft? a) Protecting personal information, such as social security numbers and bank account numbers b) Sharing personal information with friends and family c) Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication for all accounts d) Checking credit reports regularly
- Which of the following is NOT a good way to protect against ransomware attacks? a) Backing up important data regularly b) Paying the ransom if your data is encrypted c) Keeping software and security systems up to date d) Opening email attachments from unknown sources
- Which of the following is NOT a way to protect against data breaches? a) Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication b) Sharing login information with others c) Regularly updating software and security systems d) Disclosing personal information, such as credit card numbers, to anyone who asks for it
- Which of the following is the most effective way to manage security when using a public WiFi network? a) Avoid accessing sensitive information b) Use a VPN c) Use a wired connection instead of WiFi d) Use the same password for all accounts
- Which of the following is NOT a good security practice when it comes to passwords? a) Using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols b) Changing passwords frequently c) Using the same password for multiple accounts d) Using a passphrase instead of a password
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1: Introduction (5-10 minutes)
- Begin by introducing the topic of safety and security management and explaining why it is important to understand these concepts.
- Ask students if they have heard of these terms before and if they know what they mean.
- Write the definitions of safety and security management on the board or provide handouts with the definitions.
Step 2: Safety management (10-15 minutes)
- Begin by explaining that safety management refers to the process of identifying and evaluating potential hazards in an environment or organization and implementing measures to control those hazards to ensure the safety of people, assets, and operations.
- Provide examples of potential hazards that might be identified and controlled in the process of safety management (e.g., electrical wires, slippery floors, heavy machinery).
- Explain that safety management can include the use of protective equipment, the implementation of safety procedures and protocols, and the provision of training and education to help workers recognize and avoid potential hazards.
Step 3: Security management (10-15 minutes)
- Explain that security management refers to the process of protecting people, assets, and operations from threats such as crime, terrorism, and other intentional acts of harm.
- Provide examples of measures that might be used in security management (e.g., physical security measures such as locks and gates, cyber security measures such as firewalls and antivirus software, emergency response planning).
- Emphasize that security management is concerned with protecting against intentional threats, while safety management is concerned with protecting against accidental or unintentional hazards.
Step 4: Differences between safety and security management (10-15 minutes)
- Review the definitions and examples of safety and security management provided earlier and help students understand the key differences between the two.
- Ask students to provide additional examples of safety and security management in different contexts (e.g., in a school, in a hospital, in an office building).
- Emphasize that both safety and security management are important in different contexts and that it is important to consider both when designing systems and processes to protect people, assets, and operations.
Step 5: Evaluation and Summary (10-15 minutes)
- Safety management is the process of identifying and evaluating potential hazards in an environment or organization and implementing measures to control those hazards to ensure the safety of people, assets, and operations.
- Security management is the process of protecting people, assets, and operations from threats such as crime, terrorism, and other intentional acts of harm.
- Safety management is concerned with protecting against accidental or unintentional hazards, while security management is concerned with protecting against intentional threats.
- Both safety and security management are important in different contexts and it is important to consider both when designing systems and processes to protect people, assets, and operations.
Step 5: Review and conclusion (5-10 minutes)
- Review the key points of the presentation.
- Encourage students to ask any remaining questions.
- Conclude by summarizing the importance of understanding safety and security management and the role they play in protecting people, assets, and operations.