Introduction to Security by Fischer, Robert -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title page Copyright Preface Acknowledgments

Chapter Acknowledgments

Part 1: Introduction

Part 1. Introduction 1. Origins and Development of 21st Century Security

Objectives Introduction Security in England Security in the United States The Beginning of Modern Security Early Security Information Sharing Growth of Private Security Professionalism New Thinking Summary Review Questions References

2. Defining Security’s Role

Objectives Introduction What Is Private Security? Security Services Hybrid Systems Private Security and Public Law Enforcement Relationships after September 11, 2001 Summary Review Questions References

3. Career Opportunities in Loss Prevention

Objectives Introduction Key Factors Increasing Security Opportunities The Security/Loss-Prevention Occupation Summary Review Questions References

4. Security Education, Training, Certification, and Regulation

Objectives Introduction Adequacy of Private Security Training Proposed Federal Regulation The Role of Higher Education Training Certification and Regulation Magazines and Periodicals Summary Review Questions References

5. Homeland Security: Security Since September 11, 2001 and Beyond

Objectives Introduction Global Security Private Enterprise Response Federal Response in the United States State/Local Response Private/Public Joint Initiatives Concerns Review Questions References

Part 2: Basics of Defense

Part 2. Basics of Defense 6. Security and the Law

Objectives Introduction Security, Public Police, and the U.S. Constitution Sources of Law Private Security Powers Civil Law: The Controller for Private Security Security and Liability Duty to Protect from Third-Party Crime Recent Trends in Liability Recent Trends in Privacy New Laws The Courts Development of Case Law Summary Review Questions References

7. Risk Analysis, Security Surveys and Insurance

Objectives Introduction Risk Management Operational Audits and Programmed Supervision Insurance Summary Review Questions References

8. Interior and Exterior Security Concerns

Objectives Introduction Buildings On or As the Perimeter Surveillance Devices Old Construction New Construction Security at the Building Design Stage Security Principles in Design Summary Review Questions References

9. The Outer Defenses: Building and Perimeter Protection

Objectives Introduction Barriers, Fences, and Walls Gates and Other Barrier Breaches Barrier Protection Inside the Perimeter Lighting Planning Security Summary Review Questions References

10. The Inner Defenses: Intrusion and Access Control

Objectives Introduction Doors to Sensitive Areas Office Area Doors Traffic Patterns Traffic Control Employee Identification Files, Safes, and Vaults Inspections Alarms Summary Review Questions References

11. Contingency Planning, Fire Protection, Emergency Response and Safety

Objectives Introduction Contingency Planning Emergency Response Crisis Management Business Continuity Business Recovery Business Resumption Pandemics Fire Prevention and Protection Safety and Loss Control Summary Review Questions References

12. Internal Theft Controls/Personnel Issues

Objectives Introduction What Is Honesty? The Dishonest Employee Program for Internal Security Procedural Controls When Controls Fail Review Questions References

Part 3: Specific Threats and Solutions

Part 3. Specific Threats and Solutions 13. Transportation Security Issues and Regulation

Objectives Introduction The Role of Private Security Accountability Procedures Planning for Security Cargo in Transit Special Issues in Airline Security Other Transportation Industry Responses to Terrorism Summary Review Questions References

14. Violence and Drug Use in the Workplace

Objectives Introduction Violence and the Workplace Drugs in the Workplace Additional Methods Summary Review Questions References

15. Retail Security

Objectives Introduction Shoplifting Internal Theft External Threats Policies, Procedures and Practices Technology Summary Review Questions References

16. Terrorism: A Global Perspective

Objectives Introduction Current Issues Historical Background Implications of a Changing World In Search of a Definition for International Terrorism Terrorism as a Tactic, Instrument, or Method Characterizing Modern Terrorism Specific Threats and Responses Other Specific Response Issues in the United States The Future/Summary Review Questions References

17. Computer Technology and Information Security Issues

Objectives Introduction CSO, CISO and CIO Interactions Types of Computer Systems Networks The Database Problems Computer Systems Protection Content Monitoring and Filtering Dealing with Identity Theft Other Data Resource Vulnerabilities Summary Review Questions References

18. Selected Security Threats of the 21st Century

Objectives Introduction Economic/White-Collar Crime Burglary and Robbery Labor Disputes Espionage Piracy Summary Review Questions References

19. Security: The Future

Objectives Introduction The Aftermath of September 11, 2001 Private Security Resources Interactions and Cooperation Limitations of Security Evolving Trends The Future Summary Review Questions References

Appendix A. Security Journals, Magazines, and Newsletters

United States

Appendix B. World Wide Web Sites Appendix C. Security Surveys Index

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