Security

Reflecting the diverse and specialized nature of the security industry, this volume provides an up-to-date treatment of a topic that has become increasingly complex as more vulnerabilities arise. Topics discussed include the history of security and the role of security professionals, terrorism and national strategies for homeland security, crime prevention through environmental design, workplace crime, insider threats and pre-employment screening, and executive and personnel protection. The book also examines the security of physical structures, threats to information security, security law and liabilities, risk management, and the future of security technology. Inhaltsverzeichnis Section I The History and Profession of Security. Definition, Role, and History of Security. Security in an Environment of Threats, Terrorism, and All-Hazards. The Profession and Business of Security. Section II Protecting People and Assets. Security Methodology. Security Strategies. Personnel Security. Physical Security. Information and Information Technology Security. Security Law and Liabilities. Investigations. Section III Risk and All-Hazards Protection. Enterprise Risk Management and Resilience. Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources. Section IV The Future. Twenty-First Century Security. Appendix. Index.