Introduction to Security book cover

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 Security’s Role

    Chapter 3: Career Opportunities in Loss Prevention

    Chapter 4: Security Education, Training, Certification, and Regulation

    Chapter 5: Homeland Security - Security & Loss Prevention Since September 11th, 2001 and Beyond

    Part II: Basics of Defense

    Chapter 6: Security and the Law

    Chapter 7: Risk Analysis, Security Surveys, and Insurance

    Chapter 8: Interior and Exterior Security Concerns

    Chapter 9: The Outer Defenses: Building and Perimeter Protection

    Chapter 10: The Inner Defenses: Intrusion and Access Control

    Chapter 11: Contingency Planning, Fire Protection, Emergency Response, and Safety

    Chapter 12: Internal Theft Controls/Personnel Issues

    Part III: Specific Threats and Solutions

    Chapter 13: Transportation Security Issues and Regulation

    Chapter 14: Violence and Drug Use in the Workplace

    Chapter 15: Retail Security

    Chapter 16: Terrorism - A Global Perspective

    Chapter 17: Computer Technology and Information Security Issues

    Chapter 18: Selected Security Threats of the 21st Century

    Chapter 19: Security: The Future

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