Have you ever walked down the street and caught yourself checking over your shoulder? Or have you ever received a suspicious email claiming you’ve won a lottery you never entered? This happens more than you might think and it is because there are several types of security.
Look, security isn’t just about preventing home break-ins. It’s about feeling safe in every part of your life. Yes, even in your emotions and finances!
That’s why Limestone is stepping up with StoneCircle, a security-focused solution designed to make safety effortless and part of your daily life. While we prepare to launch StoneCircle, let’s talk about the five essential types of security you should know as a Nigerian.
Personal Security: Your Everyday Protection
Personal security refers to the measures and practices individuals take to protect themselves and their valuables from harm, threats, or danger. Nigeria, like many other countries, faces physical security challenges like jungle justice, kidnapping risks, and home robberies. It is true.
In Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt alone, there are several stories of people getting robbed in traffic or losing valuables in public spaces. Hence, personal security is part of the 5 types of security that you should know.
Here is How to Stay Safe:
- Be aware of your surroundings: Avoid distractions while walking or using your phone in public.
- Share your location with trusted people: Always let someone know where you are, especially at night.
- Have an emergency plan: Know whom to call and where to go in case of danger.
Fortunately, with our innovation of the StoneCircle Feature, you can easily improve your personal security! This innovative feature instantly notifies your emergency contacts when you’re in danger. By using it, you don’t need to make frantic calls; just one tap and help is on the way.
Digital Security: Protecting Your Online Presence
Digital security is a critical aspect of cybersecurity and refers to the act of protecting your online information and systems from unauthorized access, attacks, or damage.
It involves those fake job scams, theft of information like passwords, and phishing, that you hear about online. The 2023 worldwide which highlights a significant increase in cybercrime activities in Nigeria validates this and the inclusion of digital security as part of the 5 types of security.
Here’s How to Stay Safe Online:
- Use strong passwords & two-factor authentication (2FA): This stops hackers from easily accessing your accounts.
- Beware of phishing scams: Don’t click on suspicious links or share sensitive details with unknown contacts.
- Update your devices regularly: Software updates help fix security loopholes hackers exploit.
Financial Security: Avoiding Fraud & Trade Smartly
Security in finance refers to financial assets like stocks and bonds that can be traded openly. While financial security involves using various types of security measures to protect these assets and income from fraud.
What kind of fraud? You might ask. Well, have you heard the stories of people losing their entire savings to Ponzi schemes? Or worse, falling for fake bank alerts and transferring money to fraudsters.
These are the horrible things that are happening to several people in Nigeria. Don’t fall victim. Below is how you can stay financially secure:
- Verify investment opportunities: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- Use secure payment methods: Avoid sending money to strangers without verification.
- Have an emergency fund: Always keep some money saved for unexpected situations.
Social Security: The Power of Trusted Connections
Social security is a type of security that refers to emotional and physical safety achieved through reliable social connections and support networks. However, it is one of the most underrated aspects of security.
The truth is that having the right people in your circle can literally save your life. So, ask yourself this question: who can I call during an emergency? Can I rely on my network?
Here is How to Strengthen Your Social Security:
- Build a network of trusted friends and family: Keep a list of people you can call in an emergency.
- Check in on loved ones regularly: Stay connected and aware of each other’s well-being.
- Know your neighborhood’s security network: Join local community watch groups or online safety forums.
- Join a Circle or Community: With StoneCircle Circles, you can create a list of your most important people and easily reach out to them in urgent situations. And if you belong to an estate community, join your estate community and rest easy knowing that you can easily contact your estate’s security team with a button.
Emotional Security: The Foundation of True Peace of Mind
Did you know? Security isn’t just about preventing theft, fraud, online attacks, or building your security network. It’s also about protecting your mental health by feeling safe in your mind and preventing anxiety.
This type of security is called emotional security and it is critical to possessing a healthy mind.
Here is How to Build Emotional Security:
- Surround yourself with positive relationships: Cut off toxic connections that bring stress.
- Seek help when needed: Therapy, religious guidance, or trusted friends can help you navigate tough times.
- Use safe online spaces: Not every platform is secure—be mindful of where you share personal thoughts.
Conclusion: Stay Secure, Stay Connected, Stay Ready
In summary, staying secure in Nigeria requires understanding these five types of security: personal, digital, financial, social, and emotional. We know it’s not always easy to stay protected in all these areas.
That’s why we are innovating StoneCircle—a security-driven technology designed to help you stay safe, connected, and in control of your security. And the best part? We plan to launch soon! Be among the first to experience next-level security by subscribing to the waitlist now.
Which area of security will you focus on first? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to like this post!
