Introduction to Security
By- Robert Fischer, Ph.D., Western Illinois University (retired); President of Assets Protection Associates, Inc., Macomb, IL, USA
- Edward Halibozek, MBA, Former Corporate VP of Security for a Fortune 100 company, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- David Walters, Director of global security at a high-tech company based in San Jose, CA, USA
Introduction to Security has been the leading text on private security for over thirty years. Celebrated for its balanced and professional approach, this new edition gives future security professionals a broad, solid base that prepares them to serve in a variety of positions in a growing field that is immune to outsourcing. Former and current members of the military, as well as works displaced by disappearing jobs, can all benefit from reading this book. The author team as well as an outstanding group of subject-matter experts combine knowledge and experience to create content geared to experiential learning. As a recommended title for security certifications, it is a crucial resource for working professionals, and is also used as a core security textbook in universities throughout the country. This is Butterworth-Heinemann's best-selling security text of all time, an essential reference for all security professionals.
The 9th edition expands on key topics and adds new material on the important issues in the 21st century environment such as: the importance of communication skills; the value of education; internet-related security risks; changing business paradigms; and brand protection.
Audience
Students in traditional and online courses in security management; security managers already in the workforce; professionals preparing for CPP certification
Hardbound, 544 Pages
Published: September 2012
Imprint: Butterworth Heinemann
ISBN: 978-0-12-385057-7
Contents
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Origins and Development of 21st Century Security
Chapter 2: Defining Securitys Role
Chapter 3: Career Opportunities in Loss PreventionChapter 4: Security Education, Training, Certification, and Regulation
Chapter 5: Homeland Security - Security & Loss Prevention Since September 11th, 2001 and BeyondPart II: Basics of Defense
Chapter 6: Security and the LawChapter 7: Risk Analysis, Security Surveys, and Insurance
Chapter 8: Interior and Exterior Security ConcernsChapter 9: The Outer Defenses: Building and Perimeter Protection
Chapter 10: The Inner Defenses: Intrusion and Access ControlChapter 11: Contingency Planning, Fire Protection, Emergency Response, and Safety
Chapter 12: Internal Theft Controls/Personnel IssuesPart III: Specific Threats and Solutions
Chapter 13: Transportation Security Issues and RegulationChapter 14: Violence and Drug Use in the Workplace
Chapter 15: Retail SecurityChapter 16: Terrorism - A Global Perspective
Chapter 17: Computer Technology and Information Security IssuesChapter 18: Selected Security Threats of the 21st Century
Chapter 19: Security: The Future

