SEP3701
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 29 APRIL 2025
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, SEP3701
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 29 April 2025
Applied Security Risk Management
Question 1
Draft the Unisa Security Risk Management Model and give reasons for the
addition of steps 9 and 10 respectively.
The Unisa Security Risk Management Model follows these steps:
1. Identify assets – First, you figure out what you are trying to protect. This could
be people, buildings, money, information, or equipment.
2. Identify threats – Next, you look at what could harm your assets. Threats could
be theft, vandalism, fires, or even cyber-attacks.
3. Identify vulnerabilities – Then, you find out where the weaknesses are. Maybe
there are no security guards, broken cameras, or unlocked doors.
4. Assess risks – Here, you look at how likely the threats are and how badly they
could hurt you.
5. Select a risk strategy – After understanding the risks, you decide what to do:
accept it, reduce it, transfer it (like getting insurance), or avoid it.
6. Design risk control measures – Now you plan actions to manage the risk, like
installing alarms, hiring guards, or setting up new rules.
7. Implement measures – You put your plans into action. Equipment is installed,
people are trained, and rules are enforced.
8. Evaluate and maintain measures – You check if your security measures are
working. If they aren’t, you fix them.
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, Additional Steps:
9. Continuous monitoring – It’s important not to just “set and forget” security. New
threats pop up all the time. By always keeping an eye on the system, you can
catch problems early and adapt quickly.
➔ Reason for addition: Crime and risks change over time. Without regular
monitoring, a security plan can become outdated and useless.
10. Review and update risk analysis – This step involves going back to the
beginning every so often to check if your assets, threats, and vulnerabilities have
changed.
➔ Reason for addition: As businesses grow, new assets come in, new threats
arise (like cybercrime), and vulnerabilities shift. Updating the risk analysis keeps
security strong and relevant.
Question 2
Discuss the sociological factors that cause crime (without copying examples
from the study guide).
Crime doesn’t happen for one simple reason. A lot of the time, society itself plays a big
role in why people turn to crime. Here are some sociological factors:
• Poverty and inequality: When people don't have enough money to meet their
basic needs, and they see others living comfortably, they might feel left out or
angry. Some might commit crimes to survive or to get what they feel they
deserve.
• Lack of education: Education opens doors to jobs and opportunities. If someone
grows up without proper schooling, they might struggle to find work and end up
involved in crime instead.
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ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 29 APRIL 2025
Page 1 of 18
, SEP3701
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 29 April 2025
Applied Security Risk Management
Question 1
Draft the Unisa Security Risk Management Model and give reasons for the
addition of steps 9 and 10 respectively.
The Unisa Security Risk Management Model follows these steps:
1. Identify assets – First, you figure out what you are trying to protect. This could
be people, buildings, money, information, or equipment.
2. Identify threats – Next, you look at what could harm your assets. Threats could
be theft, vandalism, fires, or even cyber-attacks.
3. Identify vulnerabilities – Then, you find out where the weaknesses are. Maybe
there are no security guards, broken cameras, or unlocked doors.
4. Assess risks – Here, you look at how likely the threats are and how badly they
could hurt you.
5. Select a risk strategy – After understanding the risks, you decide what to do:
accept it, reduce it, transfer it (like getting insurance), or avoid it.
6. Design risk control measures – Now you plan actions to manage the risk, like
installing alarms, hiring guards, or setting up new rules.
7. Implement measures – You put your plans into action. Equipment is installed,
people are trained, and rules are enforced.
8. Evaluate and maintain measures – You check if your security measures are
working. If they aren’t, you fix them.
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, Additional Steps:
9. Continuous monitoring – It’s important not to just “set and forget” security. New
threats pop up all the time. By always keeping an eye on the system, you can
catch problems early and adapt quickly.
➔ Reason for addition: Crime and risks change over time. Without regular
monitoring, a security plan can become outdated and useless.
10. Review and update risk analysis – This step involves going back to the
beginning every so often to check if your assets, threats, and vulnerabilities have
changed.
➔ Reason for addition: As businesses grow, new assets come in, new threats
arise (like cybercrime), and vulnerabilities shift. Updating the risk analysis keeps
security strong and relevant.
Question 2
Discuss the sociological factors that cause crime (without copying examples
from the study guide).
Crime doesn’t happen for one simple reason. A lot of the time, society itself plays a big
role in why people turn to crime. Here are some sociological factors:
• Poverty and inequality: When people don't have enough money to meet their
basic needs, and they see others living comfortably, they might feel left out or
angry. Some might commit crimes to survive or to get what they feel they
deserve.
• Lack of education: Education opens doors to jobs and opportunities. If someone
grows up without proper schooling, they might struggle to find work and end up
involved in crime instead.
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