ABSTRACT

Reflecting the diverse and specialized nature of the security industry, this volume provides an up-to-date treatment of a topic that has become increasingly complex as more vulnerabilities arise. Topics discussed include the history of security and the role of security professionals; terrorism and national strategies for homeland security; crime prevention through environmental design; violence, theft, and drugs in the workplace; insider threats, pre-employment screening, and executive and personnel protection; the security of physical structures; threats to information security; security law and liabilities; investigation and interrogation; risk management; critical infrastructure; and the future of security technology.

part |2 pages

Section I: The History and Profession of Security

chapter 1|34 pages

Terms to Know

chapter 3|36 pages

The Profession and Business of Security

part |2 pages

Section II: Protecting Peopleand Assets

chapter 4|44 pages

Security Methodology

chapter 5|50 pages

Chapter Learning Objectives

chapter 6|42 pages

PersonnelSecurity

chapter 7|60 pages

Chapter Learning Objectives

chapter 8|50 pages

Chapter Learning Objectives

chapter 9|34 pages

Security Law and Liabilities

chapter 10|54 pages

Chapter Learning Objectives

chapter 11|44 pages

Chapter Learning Objectives

chapter 12|48 pages

Chapter Learning Objectives

part |2 pages

Section IV: The Future

chapter 13|22 pages

Terms To Know