Security

An Introduction

Inbunden, Engelska, 2010

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Today, threats to the security of an organization can come from a variety of sources — from outside espionage to disgruntled employees and internet risks to utility failure. Reflecting the diverse and specialized nature of the security industry, Security: An Introduction provides an up-to-date treatment of a topic that has become increasingly complex as more vulnerabilities arise.Philip P. Purpura, recently selected by Security Magazine as one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in the Security Industry, shares his 30-plus years of professional experience in the industry to provide basic theory and real-world methodologies that security practitioners can apply to scenarios they encounter. Topics discussed in this broad-based text include: The history of security and the role of security professionalsTerrorism and national strategies for homeland securityCrime prevention through environmental designViolence, theft, and drugs in the workplaceInsider threats, pre-employment screening, and executive and personnel protectionThe security of physical structuresThreats to information security, including malware and botnets; and risks to proprietary information and communicationSecurity law and liabilitiesInvestigations, interrogations, and surveillanceRisk management, threats from natural disasters, and business continuity/enterprise resilienceCritical infrastructures and key national resourcesThe future of security technologyUtilizing real-world examples, each chapter begins with learning objectives and a list of key terms and ends with discussion questions, role-playing exercises, and links to relevant websites. The book offers readers a foundation for understanding and implementing best practices for security to more effectively protect people, assets, and organizations.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2010-10-01
Mått178 x 254 x 41 mm
Vikt1 496 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor638
FörlagTaylor & Francis Inc
ISBN9781420092837

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Philip P. Purpura, Certified Protection Professional, is director of the Security and Justice Institute and coordinator of the Security for Houses of Worship Project in South Carolina. He has taught security and criminal justice courses for over thirty years. He serves on the ASIS International Council on Academic Programs. Purpura has practical experience as an expert witness, consultant, security manager, investigator, and police officer. He is the author of seven previous books; has been a contributing editor to three security periodicals; written numerous articles published in journals, magazines, and newsletters; and been involved in a variety of editorial projects for publishers. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from the University of Dayton and Eastern Kentucky University, respectively. He has also studied in Europe, Asia, and the former Soviet Union.

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.

For a long time, the security profession has lacked a comprehensive text addressing the fundamentals of protecting people, assets, and organizations. Security: An Introduction by Philip Purpura, CPP, is that book. Purpura has written a work that can be used as a text for the student studying security or in a criminal justice program, as a reference book for security specialists, and as a guide for organizations. He draws on his vast experience as a security professional to provide an exhaustive security curriculum for students, instructors, seasoned security professionals, and administrators alike. … Purpura has provided the security community with a thorough and well-organized text that addresses every aspect of security in a definitive way. This book, likely to become an influential one, could be a useful resource for both students and security practitioners. —David Sayer, Owner of Orion Security Consulting, in Security Management, July 2011