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What is security?

The term security comes from the Latin securitas, which translates "to be without care", that is, to feel safe, and we commonly use it in a very similar sense: that of the absence of risks or danger. It is a concept closely linked to trust and prevention, whose strict meaning may vary depending on the field of human knowledge from which it is approached.

In general, security is the object of study of security sciences, an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the evaluation, management or prevention of risks in human, environmental or other matters.
According to this approach, security consists in the containment of risks within levels considered normal or acceptable, since the risk can never be completely eliminated in any context.

In some national legislations, security is defined in legal terms, in order to be able to have public elements that allow it to be guaranteed. In the case of the Argentine constitution, for example, it is defined as a condition based on the law that protects freedom, life and property, as well as democratic institutions.

Security types

National security. 

When it comes to the defense of the strategic interests of a nation, inside and outside its territory, as well as the safeguarding of its sovereignty and political stability.

Legal security. 

When we talk about the principle of law, based on the "certainty of law", and which consists of the public possibility of knowing or knowing what is considered prohibited or permitted by public powers. In other words, it is about the certainty that the State offers citizens that the law, as it is known by all, will be fulfilled in their case correctly.

Citizen security. 

When it refers to the action of the State and the citizenship itself to guarantee the prevalence of social peace, the eradication of violence and fundamental guarantees. It generally refers to a set of democratic actions aimed at protecting citizens.

Social Security. 

Also called "social security", when it comes to coverage of the population's health, old age and disability needs, which are considered to be of social interest, that is, common to all and therefore merit collective protection.

Job security. 

Also known as "occupational health", when it concerns the conditions and risks of a professional occupation or a job trade, and which normally arise from the work agreement itself between the employer and the employee.

Road safety. 

When they have to do with the mechanisms and procedures designed to guarantee the good circulation of traffic, thus avoiding accidents and situations in which vehicles become a danger to their occupants and to others.

Informatic security. 

Also called “cybersecurity”, when it has to do with the protection of data and the computing infrastructure of a specific computer system, defending it from malicious software and hacker attacks.

Biosecurity. 

When it comes to the set of protocols, measures and mechanisms intended to protect the public from the contagion and transmission of diseases, or from contact with toxic or allergic substances that put health at risk.

How to be Safe

Prevent injuries

1. Make sure you know where the exits are.
2. Think about getting out if the crowd seems to be getting out of control.
3. Do not wear loose clothing or accessories that could become entangled or pulled.
4. Wear closed toe shoes and keep laces tied to prevent tripping.
5. Avoid standing on or near structures that could collapse.
6. Walk around the crowd instead of pushing through it.
7. Leave early or later to avoid the crowds when the event ends.
8. If you are in the middle of a moving crowd, walk across it by walking sideways or diagonally so you can get out of it.

Avoid diseases

1. Make sure your vaccinations are up to date.
2. Keep your hands away from the face.
3. Wash your hands frequently, especially before and after eating or going to the bathroom.
4. Avoid sitting or standing near people who look sick.

Discourage thieves

1. Try to carry only your identification, cash and a credit card.
2. Carry important items in your front pockets.
3. Wrap a rubber band around your wallet to make it more difficult to remove from your pocket.
4. Choose a bag with a zipper, buttons or a snap, and a strap that hangs across your body.

Stick together

1. Always keep your children in sight.
2. Have your group dress alike or in brightly colored unusual clothing.
3. Before you leave home, take a picture of your child with a camera or phone. If you are separated, you will have a current photograph of your child and what he is wearing to give to the authorities.
4. Choose a meeting place with your group in case you get separated.
5. Remind younger children to avoid strangers, and help them identify police officers or agents in case they get lost.
6. In case you get separated, put your phone number in your child's pocket.
7. Keep your phone charged and on. 
8. Program it to vibrate and also ring.

Tips about security

• Be alert: we must be aware that at any time we can be the object of a violent attack, so we must be alert to signs that we may be attacked by a stranger. We must not have the thought that it will never happen to us because it can happen to anyone.

• Avoid marked routines: criminals or thieves may be observing your actions for several days, and if they discover patterns of behavior by hours, it will be one of the clearest signs for them to choose the moment when they see that you are in the most hurry to attack you. One recommendation is that every day when you go to the university or work, take different paths to disconcert possible robbers or robbers.

• Park in public places that have light and are frequented by people: look around you before parking, and if you see something suspicious, the best thing you can do is not park in that area. Do not leave your house keys inside the car. If you see someone trying to get into your vehicle, do not go over to stop them, call the police and wait for them to arrive.

• When you go shopping in public places: be very attentive to your personal belongings, do not show large amounts of cash or credit cards, always hold tightly the packages you carry; If you have to wait, never leave your bags with your purchases out of sight.

• Help unknown people: if you see someone requesting your help, you should help them but with caution, if they ask you for money, you should never give it to them, it may be that there is another person who is waiting to rob you when they see that you actually have money; If you are driving in your vehicle and see another driver requesting help, communicate via message to a family member what has happened and then always lock the car to prevent your vehicle from being stolen inadvertently.

• Circulate on the sidewalk in the center: in most cases, when a robbery or robbery occurs, it is carried out near walls or walls, because they are easier places to corner the possible victim or circulate near the roads because they can yank you when the thief drives by. Try to leave enough space between yourself and the walls when you are driving, so that you can react quickly to a possible attack.

• Stay calm at all times: if you suffer an attack on the street, the first thing you should do is remain calm at all times, in order to reason calmly, ask the offender to calm down and let him know that he is in control of the situation, Don't object when he asks for money, but try to give him only a small amount that you always have in these possible situations. Keep in mind that your life is always much more valuable than the items or money you currently carry with you. Do everything very calmly, with smooth and calm movements.

• ATM: always try to withdraw money at an ATM where the door can be padlocked, as this will make you feel safer. If you have to withdraw money on the street, avoid lonely and dimly lit places, see if there is someone loitering before leaving. start the transaction, and if during the operation you notice something strange, cancel the operation immediately and run away, hide your card password with your hand from prying eyes, try to be quick and accurate.

• When taking public transport, do it in those places where they are well lit, if there may be more people waiting, and if you suspect someone, avoid taking the same subway car as that person to avoid dangerous situations. Being aware of your luggage at all times and not carrying many packages will also help you prevent possible upsets.

In conclusion, if we follow these simple tips, we will be able to avoid possible risks, but we must bear in mind that trying to avoid all kinds of dangers is impossible, therefore, it is also good not to get obsessed with safety.

Importance of security

Security is considered a fundamental human condition, which is understood as not being under imminent risk of persecution, illness or death. It is among the "deficit needs" at the base of Maslow's Pyramid, and according to Malinowski's theories, it is one of the seven basic needs of the human being.

This is because, in order to make the most of human capabilities, it is necessary to take a minimum security for granted, which has to do with physical protection, that is, the continuity of its existence. No one who is in danger of death can occupy himself with anything other than safety.