The Art of Invisibility
Almost two years to the day after Edward Joseph Snowden, a contractor for Booz Allen Hamilton, first disclosed his cache of secret material taken from the National Security Agency (NSA), HBO comedian John Oliver went to Times Square in New Y ork City to survey people at random for a segment of his show on […]
Risk Analysis and the Security Survey
Risk is associated with virtually every activity one can imagine, but for the purpose of this text, we limit the meaning of the word risk to the uncertainty of financial loss, the varia- tions between actual and expected results, or the probability that a loss has occurred or will occur. In the insurance industry, risk […]
The Handbook of Security
A book of this kind requires cmrunitment, patience – in the words of Ambrose Bierce, ‘a minor fonn of despair, disguised as virtue’ – enthusiasm and, occasionally, a good sense of humour. We shared all of this not only among ourselves, but also with our 50 contributors. However, before we could turn ideas into a […]
Security Risk Management: Building an Effective Framework for Private Sector Organizations
Although SRM in the humanitarian sector has increasingly gained the attention of professionals, policymakers, and academia, an assessment of how SRM is included in decision- making processes and how it affects risk-taking and risk aversion remains largely missing. This paper, based on semi-structured interviews, an online survey, and an in-depth literature review, provides an overview […]
Counterterrorism Strategies in Nigeria: The Boko Haram Challenge
For over a decade, Boko Haram has emerged as one of the biggest security threats facing not only Nigeria, but the larger Sahel and Lake Chad Basin. Government efforts to counter the group are yet to prove successful in eliminating this threat. This article examines the emergence of Boko Haram from a historical perspective that […]
Understanding Security and Crime Prevention in Nigeria
Beyond doubt the role of the Nigeria Police is that of providing effective internal security that is strategically crucial to the survival of democracy and the economy. The task of providing a safer and more secured environment conducive for socio-economic development through crime prevention and control is therefore crucial to any society, there has to […]
National Security Strategy of Nigeria (Latest Edition) – (ONSA)
At the inception of my administration in 2015, Nigeria was at a defining moment in her history. Acts of terrorism perpetrated by Jama’atu Ahlus Sunna Lidda’wati Wal Jihad, otherwise known as Boko Haram were at their peak and constituted an existential threat. The group occupied large swathes of territory in the North East region and […]
Security Risk Management in Nigeria
EISF is an independent network of Security Focal Points who currently represent over 80 Europe- based humanitarian NGOs operating internationally. EISF is committed to improving the security of relief operations and staff. It aims to increase safe access by humanitarian agencies to people affected by emergencies. Key to its work is the development of research […]
Private Security in Nigeria: Emerging Trends and Challenges
The study examined the emerging trends in Private Security Companies (PSCs) and security provision in southwest Nigeria. It investigated the establishment and justification for the emerging trends in PSCs services, government regulations on PSCs security provision and assessed the relationship between PSCs and public security force. It also explored the need for public private partnership […]
Introduction to Security Risk Management
Certified cybersecurity training program conducted by the Texas Department of Information Resources. This program is offered free of charge, in English and Spanish, to anyone who needs to meet the training requirements of Texas Government Code 2054.5191 or 2054.5192.