Security Operations Management

The second edition of Security Operations Management continues as the seminal reference on corporate security management operations. Revised and updated, topics covered in depth include: access control, selling the security budget upgrades to senior management, the evolution of security standards since 9/11, designing buildings to be safer from terrorism, improving relations between the public and private sectors, enhancing security measures during acute emergencies, and, finally, the increased security issues surrounding the threats of terrorism and cybercrime. An ideal reference for the professional, as well as a valuable teaching tool for the security student, the book includes discussion questions and a glossary of common security terms. Additionally, a brand new appendix contains contact information for academic, trade, and professional security organizations.

• Fresh coverage of both the business and technical sides of security for the current corporate environment
• Strategies for outsourcing security services and systems
• Brand new appendix with contact information for trade, professional, and academic security organizations

Security managers, other security professionals; business professionals at all levels concerned with security, risk mitigation, and the management aspects of security operations. Students in security management courses.

PART 1: GENERAL FUNDAMENTALS AND COMPETENCIES Chapter 1: SECURITY OPERATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT Chapter 2: CORE COMPETENCIES TO INITIATE EFFECTIVE PROTECTION PROGRAMS Chapter 3: STAFFING TO MEET PROTECTIVE GOALS Chapter 4: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE Chapter 5: SUPPORTING AND MOTIVATING SUPERVISORS AND STAFF Chapter 6: APPRAISING AND PROMOTING PEOPLE IN SECURITY PROGRAMS PART 2: SPECIAL ISSUES IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT Chapter 7: DISCIPLINE AND DISCHARGE Chapter 8: ACCOUNTING CONTROLS AND BUDGETING Chapter 9: OPERATING PERSONNEL-¬INTENSIVE PROGRAMS Chapter 10: OPERATING PHYSICAL-AND TECHNOLOGY-¬CENTERED PROGRAMS Chapter 11: LEADERSHIP FOR OPTIMAL SECURITY OPERATIONS