Module 2 Quiz: Implementing Safety and Security Measures

What is the key framework to keep in mind while developing safety and security measures?

Problem-solution approach
The theory of change
The 4Ps (People, Process, Product, Performance)

Risk management is also about understanding the tools we rely on to do our work.

If a website we are visiting uses secure connection (HTTPS), what can our Internet Service Provider (ISP) see?

Who are we communicating with
The domain name of the website we are visiting
Specific pages we are visiting at the website
Our passwords we fill in at the website
Our credit card credentials we fill in at the website

You have just developed an implementation plan which should help tackle several security issues you had in the past. Now, it is time to put your plan into action! But what does it take to successfully implement all the measures you have thought about?

Select the key elements needed to make it happen:

(Select all that apply)

The right people who are accountable and committed to the plan
A well-tailored plan that suits your organization’s specific needs and context
Daily meetings to track progress and ensure everyone stays on task
Collaboration across departments and potentially with external partners to align resources and expertise
More than half of the operating budget secured to ensure the resources are available

Your organization has identified a serious risk: “A state actor may hack staff members’ email accounts.” To reduce this risk, you have decided that all staff email accounts must be configured securely, but you are aware of the varying skill levels among staff regarding digital security.

What would be the best way to implement this measure?

(Select all that apply)

Ask all staff members to protect their email accounts on their own
Send some staff members to a digital security training
Assign a clear task “configure security settings on all work email accounts and ensure they have the knowledge and accept the responsibility” with a deadline to a specific person
Hire an external consultant to configure the necessary security settings by a set deadline

Your organization has decided to engage an external consultant to help improve its safety protocols. As part of the decision-making team, you need to ensure the collaboration with the consultant is effective and aligned with the organization’s goals and values.

Which of the following actions should the management team take to ensure a successful collaboration with external consultants?

Ensure the management team maintains ownership and clearly explains the organization's needs to the consultants
Trust the consultants but avoid putting the responsibility for organizational decisions solely on them
Avoid delegating the decision-making process to the consultants, keeping authority within the organization
Make sure that consultants understand and follow the organization’s risk management process throughout the engagement
Ensure they have a clear understanding of what is happening and why the consultants are involved
Take charge of organizing the overall assistance process, from initial engagement to final recommendations
All of the above

When hiring an external consultant for risk management, which of the following approaches should you look for them to adopt?

(Select all that apply)

They provide a generic list of the most common risks faced by organizations similar to yours
They offer one-time technical solutions through a training session to address your security issues
They understand your organization’s capacity, recognizing what is realistic to implement and what is not
They provide support tailored to the specific needs of your organization
They are knowledgeable in the subject and, when uncertain, are honest enough to say “I don’t know"

Your organization is working on protection and promotion of women’s rights and is preparing for the upcoming International Women’s Day protest on 8th March. Last year, some of your staff members, mainly women human rights defenders, experienced physical assaults and intimidation during the protest. In response, you conducted a thorough risk assessment ahead of this year’s event. Your primary concern is ensuring that all staff members are protected against similar physical threats and potential emotional distress. To mitigate these risks, you have developed an implementation plan.

(Select all that apply)

Which of the following measures would you include in your implementation plan?

[Person] until [date] to purchase first aid kits; and to check the stock levels every year
[Person] until [date] to compile a list of recommended mental health professionals or counselling services; and to update the list annually
[Person] until [date] to develop a security plan with clear protocols, including evacuation routes
[Person] until [date] to organize a training on how to deal with PTSD

What could be the most appropriate measure to avoid the risk of staff members experiencing emotional burnout due to workload?

Encourage staff members to seek support from recommended mental health professionals
Encourage staff members to take regular breaks and limit overtime
Re-design staff members’ area of responsibility and stop some activities
Encourage staff members to sign up for a yoga class or other relaxing activity to take their mind off work

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