Physical Security Strategy and Process Playbook

The Physical Security Strategy and Process Playbook is a concise yet comprehensive treatment of physical security management in the business context. It can be used as an educational tool, help a security manager define security requirements, and serve as a reference for future planning.

This book is organized into six component parts around the central theme that physical security is part of sound business management. These components include an introduction to and explanation of basic physical security concepts; a description of the probable security risks for more than 40 functional areas in business; security performance guidelines along with a variety of supporting mitigation strategies; performance specifications for each of the recommended mitigation strategies; guidance on selecting, implementing, and evaluating a security system; and lists of available physical security resources.

The Physical Security Strategy and Process Playbook is an essential resource for anyone who makes security-related decisions within an organization, and can be used as an instructional guide for corporate training or in the classroom.

The Physical Security Strategy and Process Playbook is a part of Elsevier’s Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio, a collection of real world solutions and "how-to" guidelines that equip executives, practitioners, and educators with proven information for successful security and risk management programs.

• Chapters are categorized by issues and cover the fundamental concepts of physical security up to high-level program procedures
• Emphasizes performance guidelines (rather than standards) that describe the basic levels of performance to be achieved
• Discusses the typical security risks that occur in more than 40 functional areas of an organization, along with security performance guidelines and specifications for each
• Covers the selection, implementation, and evaluation of a robust security system

Mid- to upper-level security managers; any employee who makes security-related decisions, such as security coordinators; security managers; facility, department, and unit managers; managers responsible for choosing security solutions; information technology (IT) managers; engineering specialists; information security coordinators; auditors; and corporate real estate professionals.

Executive Summary

What Is a Playbook?

Introduction

Chapter 1. Physical Security Concepts

1.1 Before you Begin

1.2 Assessing the Needs of your Business

1.3 Zones of Protection

1.4 Security Components

1.5 Integrating Systems

Chapter 2. Functional Areas and Security Risks

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Assessment Review

2.3 Risks by Area

Chapter 3. Security Performance Guidelines and Options

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Functional Areas: Guidelines and Options

Chapter 4. Performance Specifications

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Access Control

4.3 Access Logs

4.4 Access Panels and Hatch Coverings

4.5 Alarm Systems

4.6 Access Control and Alarm Systems: Integration for Business Operations

4.7 Attendants

4.8 Audit Trail

4.9 Authorizer Lists

4.10 CCTV Systems

4.11 Communications

4.12 Designated Employee

4.13 Doors

4.14 Electronic Access Systems

4.15 Escort Policy

4.16 False Alarms

4.17 Fencing

4.18 Fire Files

4.19 Gates

4.20 Human Intervention

4.21 Intrusion Detection System

4.22 Landscaping

4.23 Lighting

4.24 Lock Systems

4.25 Material Passes

4.26 Natural Barriers

4.27 Patrols and Rounds

4.28 Receptionists

4.29 Restricted Areas

4.30 Roof Access

4.31 Safes

4.32 Seals

4.33 Security Desks

4.34 Security Officers

4.35 Security Patrol Systems

4.36 Signs

4.37 Visitor Verification and Authorization

4.38 Walls

4.39 Windows

Chapter 5. Systems Implementation and Evaluation

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Selecting a Security System

5.3 Selecting a Vendor or Supplier

5.4 System Installation

5.5 Turn-On Period

5.6 System Testing, Evaluation, and Validation

5.7 Policies and Procedures

Chapter 6. Physical Security Resources

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Internal Resources

6.3 External Resources

6.4 Educational Resources

6.5 Publications

6.6 Professional Organizations

6.7 Professional Certification

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