Introduction to Security
by Robert Fischer, Edward Halibozek, David Walters
10th Edition
Publisher: Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780128053102 |
| eText ISBN | 9780128053331 |
| Publisher | Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann |
| Publishing Year | 2018 |
| Edition | 10th Edition |
| Language | English |
Introduction to Security, 10th Edition, provides an overview of the security industry with an emphasis on the foundational theories of security and loss prevention. The textbook examines the ideas and practices that have shaped the profession.
The text addresses core defensive strategies, legal considerations, and operational threats. It surveys foundational safeguards alongside issues such as risk analysis, transportation security, workplace violence, and cybersecurity.
Designed as both an academic textbook and a professional desk reference, this volume serves undergraduate students in security and criminal justice programs as well as entry-level and practicing security professionals.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Origins and Development of 21st Century Security
Chapter 2: Defining Security's Role
Chapter 3: Career Opportunities in Loss Prevention
Chapter 4: Security Education, Training, Certification, and Regulation
Chapter 5: Terrorism as a Threat to Business
Chapter 6: Security and the Law
Chapter 7: Risk Analysis, Security Surveys and Insurance
Chapter 8: Interior and Exterior Security Concerns
Chapter 9: The Outer Defenses: Building and Perimeter Protection
Chapter 10: The Inner Defenses: Intrusion and Access Control
Chapter 11: Contingency Planning, Fire Protection, Emergency Response and Safety
Chapter 12: Fire Prevention and Protection
Chapter 13: Internal Theft Controls/Personnel Issues
Chapter 14: Violence and Drug Use in the Workplace
Chapter 15: Retail Security
Chapter 16: Terrorism: A Global Perspective
Chapter 17: Holistic Security Through the Application of Integrated Technology
Chapter 18: Transportation Security Issues and Regulation
Chapter 19: Selected Security Threats of the 21st Century
Chapter 20: Security: The Future
Chapter Appendices A: Security Journals, Magazines, and Newsletters
Chapter B: Worldwide Websites
Chapter C: Security Surveys
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