Introduction to Security
Subtitle: Seventh Edition
By: By Robert J. Fischer and Gion Green.
Contributors: Green, Gion.
Edition: 7th Edition
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Published: January 24, 2004
Place of publication: Boston, Massachusetts
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 478
ISBN-13: 9780750676007
Copyright date: December 9, 2003
Subjects: Private security services.; Private security services -- Management.; Industries -- Security measures.; Retail trade -- Security measures.
Other titles: Intro to security 7th ed.
First sentence: In the fifth and sixth editions, I noted that many changes had occurred since the last writing, with more to come. As I write this seventh edition, a complete revolution in the security industry is occurring.
Description: Introduction to Security, Seventh Edition, presents the latest in security issues from security equipment and design theory to security management practice. This complete revision of the classic textbook has been reorganized to reflect the industry changes since the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks.

It includes new coverage throughout of terrorism as it relates to cargo and travel security, potential areas of attack and target hardening techniques, and the use of current technologies to combat new threats.

The book begins with a new chapter on the development of Homeland Security in the United States. Traditional physical and guard security is covered in addition to advances in the electronic and computer security areas, including biometric security, access control, CCTV surveillance advances, as well as the growing computer security issues of identity theft and computer fraud.

The Seventh Edition provides the most comprehensive breakdown of security issues for the student while detailing the latest trends, legislation, and technology in the private and government sectors for real-world application in students' future careers. As the definitive resource for anyone entering or currently working in the security industry, this book will also benefit law enforcement personnel, security consultants, security managers, security guards and other security professionals, and individuals responsible for Homeland Security.

* Examines the attacks of September 11th, 2001 and the lasting impact on the security industry.
* Expanded figures and photographs support new coverage of emerging security issues.
* Recommended reading for the American Society for Industrial Security's (ASIS) Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) exams.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Table of Contents......Page 6; title: Preface......Page 14; title: Acknowledgments......Page 16; title: 1. Homeland Security-- Changing the Emphasis on Security in the United States......Page 20; title: 2. Origins and Development of Security......Page 38; title: 3. Defining Security's Role......Page 54; title: 4. The Proprietary Security Organization......Page 72; title: 5. Career Opportunities in Loss Prevention......Page 92; title: 6. Security Education, Training, Certification, and Regulation......Page 106; title: 7. Security and the Law......Page 120; title: 8. Risk Analysis and the Security Survey......Page 146; title: 9. The Outer Defenses: Building and Perimeter Protection......Page 164; title: 10. Interior and Exterior Security Concerns......Page 184; title: 11. The Inner Defenses: Intrusion and Access Control......Page 210; title: 12. Fire Protection, Safety, and Emergency Planning......Page 232; title: 13. Insurance......Page 258; title: 14. Internal Theft Controls......Page 270; title: 15. Personnel Policies for Internal Security......Page 290; title: 16. Transportation/Cargo Security......Page 314; title: 17. Workplace Violence: Prevention and Intervention......Page 336; title: 18. Drugs in the Workplace......Page 350; title: 19. Retail Security......Page 362; title: 20. Terrorism and Other Tools of Destruction......Page 386; title: 21. Computer and Information Security......Page 416; title: 22. Specific Security Threats......Page 444; title: 23. Security: Its Problems, Its Future......Page 460; title: Appendix A: Security Journals, Magazines, and Newsletters......Page 470; title: Appendix B: World Wide Web Sites......Page 472; title: Appendix C: Security Surveys......Page 474; title: Index......Page 482