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Taylor & Francis Ltd Security An Introduction 2010 Edition by Philip P. Purpura
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. Section I The History and Profession of SecurityDefinition, Role, and History of Security Security Defined The Contexts of Security The Roles of Security The History of Security Security in an Environment of Threats, Terrorism, and All-Hazards Threats and Hazards Terrorism National Strategies The Profession and Business of Security The Business of Security Professionalism and Security Associations Ethics Regulation of the Security Industry Security Training Higher Education Careers Section II Protecting People and AssetsSecurity Methodology Methodology Defined Security Business Proposals Security Master Plans Theories Risk Analysis Methodology Metrics Practical Applications Research and Evaluation Security Strategies Generic and Specific Security Generic Security Objectives of Security Security Layers and Redundancy Security Levels Security Maxims Force Multipliers Violence in the Workplace Theft in the Workplace Drugs in the Workplace Personnel Security The Insider Threat Preemployment Screening Motivating Personnel Executive and Personnel Protection Physical Security Physical Security Defined Research Directions for Physical Security Challenges of Physical Security Challenges of Vulnerability Assessments Security Standards Information Technology and Physical Security Physical Security Information and Information Technology Security Information as an Asset Laws Protecting Proprietary Information Threats to Information Technology and Data Information Security Security Law and Liabilities The Development of Law Criminal and Civil Law and Procedures Law of Arrest Weights of Evidence Search and Seizure: Public Police Search and Seizure: Private Security Investigations Investigations Types and Guidelines of Investigations Techniques of Investigation Technology Forensic Science Section III Risk and All-Hazards ProtectionEnterprise Risk Management and Resilience Risk Management Enterprise Risk Management Enterprise Security Risk Management Business Continuity and Enterprise Resilience Emergency Management Life Safety Fire Protection Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources Protection Challenges Early Critical Infrastructure Protection National Infrastructure Protection Plan Assessing Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources Section IV The FutureTwenty-First Century Security Methodologies for Anticipating the Future Predictions from the World Future Society Predictions and Issues Technology Appendix Index