Assessment of ICT-Based Security Practices in the Selected Tertiary Institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study assessed the availability and utilisation of ICT-based security practices in three randomly selected public tertiary institutions in Lagos State. Two research questions and hypotheses were answered and tested, respectively. The research design used in this study is the descriptive design of the survey type. A total of 780 participants, comprised of 129 academic staff, 102 non-academic staff, 51 security personnel, 243 ICT personnel and 255 students, participated in this study. A self-structured instrument named the ICT-based security practices checklist (ISSPC) was used to collect data. The data was analysed using simple descriptive statistics of frequency counts, mean and percentages and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation inferential statistical tool. Based on the findings, the study suggests adequate procurement of functional ICT-based tools for security practices (video surveillance (CCTV)-closed circuit television and metal detector, gunshot detector, picture identity card, metal detector, surveillance equipment (recording camera), surveillance equipment – monitor, etc.), and intensive seminars and workshops should be organised for students, academic staff, non-academic staff, security personnel and ICT personnel, irrespective of their gender and status in the university, on security consciousness and the use of modern ICT-based security technologies.