Introduction to Security

Alternate Titles

• Intro to security 7th ed.

Description

This fifth edition of introduction to Security upholds the book's tradition of informing readers with contemporary security issues from security equipment and procedures to management and loss prevention theory. This new edition has been updated with the most current information available in the constantly-changing security field.

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.

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.

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Other Editions

• Introduction to Security: Seventh EditionHardcoverButterworth-Heinemann2004-01-24
• Introduction to SecurityHardcoverButterworth-Heinemann1992-01-01
• Introduction to SecurityElsevier Science & Technology Books2004-01-01
• Introduction to SecurityElsevier Science & Technology Books2008-01-01
• Introduction to securityButterworth-Heinemann2008-01-01
• Introduction to Security, Eighth EditionHardcoverButterworth-Heinemann2008-03-07