Robert Fischer is President of Assets Protection Associates, Inc., a security consulting firm established in 1986. He earned his Ph.D. in education administration from Southern Illinois University in 1981. Dr. Fischer has served as a consultant to many organizations, including publishers, private security firms, retailers, and school districts. Dr. Fischer is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, the American Society for industrial Security, The Academy if Security Educators and Trainers, and the International Police Association. He recently retired from his positions as the Director of Illinois Law Enforcement Executive Institute, a project of the Illinois Law Enforcement and Standards Board, and as a professor of law enforcement and justice administration at Western Illinois University. Edward Halibozek is currently a security consultant and part-time instructor for California State University, Fullerton. He retired from Northrop Grumman Corporation in August, 2011 after more than 26 years with the company. His most recent position was the Vice President of Security. Mr. Halibozek chaired the Northrop Grumman Security Council, which is the company’s key deliberative body for security, contingency planning, investigations and fire services. He was also responsible for Executive Protection services. Mr. Halibozek served as a member of the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Council (NISPAC). Mr. Halibozek holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

• Part 1. Introduction1. Origins and Development of 21st Century Security2. Defining Security's Role 3. Career Opportunities in Loss Prevention4. Security Education, Training, Certification, and Regulation5. Terrorism as a Threat to BusinessPart 2. Basics of Defense6. Security and the Law7. Risk Analysis, Security Surveys and Insurance8. Interior and Exterior Security Concerns9. The Outer Defenses: Building and Perimeter Protection10. The Inner Defenses: Intrusion and Access Control11. Contingency Planning, Fire Protection, Emergency Response and Safety12. Fire Prevention and Protection13. Internal Theft Controls/Personnel IssuesPart 3. Specific Threats and Solutions14. Violence and Drug Use in the Workplace 15. Retail Security 16. Terrorism: A Global Perspective 17. Holistic Security Through the Application of Integrated Technology18. Transportation Security Issues and Regulation19. Selected Security Threats of the 21st Century20. Security: The FutureAppendicesA. Security Journals, Magazines, and NewslettersB. Worldwide Websites C. Security Surveys