The education system should Incorporate comprehensive security, including physical, cybersecurity, crisis management, and cutting-edge technology, into regular education curriculum
In today’s digital world, cybersecurity plays an important role in the day-to-day activities of human life as well as in organisations and institutions. There are a number of examples of data breaches or hacking in the recent past, including social media platforms Yahoo, LinkedIn, and Facebook, as well as the All- India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) servers, airports and many more. All the educational institutions have very vital and important data, information and documents related to academics, education, training, research and extensional activities, and they have to be safeguarded and protected from any kind of cyber threat. Especially, after Covid-19,the dependency on digital aids has increased by many folds and technology use, especially online, remote learning, virtual conferences, etc., is extensively used and has become a lucrative target for cybercriminals or hackers for data breaches.
The increasing trends of data theft, breaches and fake identities are also becoming a matter of great concern for any educational institution these days. Hence, appropriate and updated cyber security measures, such as backup and disaster recovery plans, ensure operational continuity, which is the need of the hour in all educational institutions or organisations.
Security In Education System
Security is all about protecting individuals, human resources, property, assets, information and the brand of any institution or organisation from any kind of threat by putting protective security measures in place. Security in terms of national security, internal security, industrial security, corporate security or institutional security is very important in any education system and has to be taught to the students as a special subject in the educational curriculum of the educational institutions.Hence, security in the education system should be inculcated in such a manner that it creates a safe and conducive learning ecosystem where the learners or students can thrive academically and in their day-to-day lives. The education system should include all aspects of security, like physical security, cyber security, crisis management, and an integrated
Future Of Security In Education
The security of any educational institution or system is very important. Every educational institution has plenty of data and information that needs to be well protected and safeguarded by putting different kinds of measures, like physical and cyber security measures, in place. In the present scenario, educational institutions are prone to various cyber threats and attacks, and the valuable data of the organisation or institution can be lost if the systems are not robust. The intellectual property of the faculty members and institution has to be safeguarded from any kind of threat, whether it is plagiarism, a data privacy threat, a cyberattack, data theft, or an insider threat. Hence, the combination of physical and cyber security plays an important role in protecting and maintaining a conducive ecosystem or environment for the organisation or institution.
So far as the future of security in system development is concerned, it is very important and sensitive. There are various areas where system development is the need of the hour with the latest technology like artificial intelligence, machine learning, endpoint security, block chain technology, and user-friendly security solutions to overcome or reduce the threat so that mechanism is security system involving the latest technology, in the regular curriculum.
Benefits Of End- User Cyber-Security Education
The end-user cyber security education is very important. It may empower the students, faculty, or any citizen with adequate knowledge and skills so that they themselves will be in a position to protect their digital assets and data from any kind of cyberattack or threat. This kind of education can include various aspects like risk reduction, awareness of various possible threats, protection of sensitive information, etc., which from various kinds of continuously increasing threats; hence, the private security concept evolved. The development of private security has increased the protection and safeguarding of individuals, human resources, property, assets, information, and the brand of any organisation or individual. Private security in the present world plays an important role in safeguarding individuals’ and organisations’ property and assets. If we talk about the status of private security within our country, more than 10 million private security personnel are safeguarding the assets and properties of individuals, private, corporate, and industrial houses, institutions, societies, and communities. The role of private security during and after Covid-19 was marvellous. Due to its importance for societies and organisations, the central and state governments in our country declared private security services essential services.In the coming days, private security is going to play an important role as a private security player in the Private Public Partnership (PPP) concept. This sector is going to be the most employment-generating sector for the youth and students of India, not only within our country but also outside countries as well.
Purpose Of Security Industry
The prime objective of industrial or corporate security is safeguarding individuals, human resources, assets, properties, information, and the brand of any organisation or business from various kinds of threats like intrusion, violence, terrorism, organised crimes, industrial espionage, sabotage, IPR issues, piracy, cybercrime, man-made or natural disasters, etc. will empower every individual with the confidence to protect not only their own information and digital data but also that of their family members, community and organisations.
Concepts Of Private Security
The moment we talk about the private security concept, it goes back to the history when urbanisation began in our societies and the state (government) police were not sufficient to protect non-state organisations and their asset from various kinds of continuously increasing threats; hence, the private security concept evolved. The development of private security has increased the protection and safeguarding of individuals, human resources, property, assets, information, and the brand of any organisation or individual.Private security in the present world plays an important role in safeguarding individuals’ and organisations’ property and assets. If we talk about the status of private security within our country, more than 10 million private security personnel are safeguarding the assets and properties of individuals, private, corporate, and industrial houses, institutions, societies, and communities. The role of private security during and after Covid-19 was marvellous. Due to its importance for societies and organisations, the central and state governments in our country declared private security services essential services. In the coming days, private security is going to play an important role as a private security player in the Private Public Partnership (PPP) concept. This sector is going to be the most employment-generating sector for the youth and students of India, not only within our country but also outside countries as well.
Purpose Of Security Industry
The prime objective of industrial or corporate security is safeguarding individuals, human resources, assets, properties, information, and the brand of any organisation or business from various kinds of threats like intrusion, violence, terrorism, organised crimes, industrial espionage, sabotage, IPR issues, piracy, cybercrime, man-made or natural disasters, etc.
–By Narendra Singh Sirola , Visiting Faculty & Ex- Centre Head CCPSS, Rashtriya Raksha University.
