A set of recommendations is presented for ensuring the safety of educational institutions (EIs) of all types and levels of education. The recommendations are based on methodological materials of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the FSB of Russia. The theoretical, legal and organizational foundations, as well as technical means of protecting educational institutions from terrorism and threats are considered technogenic and social nature. The manual was developed in accordance with the industry program “Safety of an educational institution.” Meets the requirements of the educational standard in the specialty “Life Safety.” For managers and employees of educational institutions, security specialists. It can be recommended to students of pedagogical universities, students of retraining and advanced training courses for educators.