Security Science integrates the multi-disciplined practice areas of security into a single structured body of knowledge, where each chapter takes an evidence-based approach to one of the core knowledge categories. The authors give practitioners and students the underlying scientific perspective based on robust underlying theories, principles, models or frameworks. Demonstrating the relationships and underlying concepts, they present an approach to each core security function within the context of both organizational security and homeland security. The book is unique in its application of the scientific method to the increasingly challenging tasks of preventing crime and foiling terrorist attacks. Incorporating the latest security theories and principles, it considers security from both a national and corporate perspective, applied at a strategic and tactical level. It provides a rational basis for complex decisions and begins the process of defining the emerging discipline of security science.
Key Features
- A fresh and provocative approach to the key facets of security
- Presentation of theories and models for a reasoned approach to decision making
- Strategic and tactical support for corporate leaders handling security challenges
- Methodologies for protecting national assets in government and private sectors
- Exploration of security’s emerging body of knowledge across domains
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Concept of Security
Objectives
Introduction
Scientific method in support of security science
Defining the concept of security
Security of individuals
Security of groups
Security of nation-state and international systems
Concept of security matrix
Security science: context defines concept definition
Security science
Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 2. Security Management
Objectives
Introduction
Security management issues
A systems approach
Security management
Strategic security management frameworks
Organizational resilience
Security management functions
Security management policies and procedures
Security principles
Security ethics
Security decay
Conclusion
Websites
References
Chapter 3. Security Risk Management
Objectives
Introduction
The concept of risk
Defining risk
The concepts of probability to likelihood
Importance of consequence
Source of risk
Risk management
An international approach to risk management
Security risk management
Threat
Criticality
Vulnerability
Threat, criticality, and vulnerability
Risk models and modeling
Gaming risk
Decision-making in risk
Perception and culture
Trust
Gaining consensus
Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 4. Built Environment
Objectives
Introduction
Built environment
Security and the built environment
Facility management
Who is the facility manager?
Facility management and security
Building management systems
Protecting the facility
Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 5. Physical Security
Objectives
Introduction
Routine activity theory
Defense-in-depth
Crime prevention through environmental design
Physical barriers
Relationships between DiD functions
Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 6. Detection Systems
Objectives
Introduction
Theory
Function of security technology
Barrier and open ground detection
Testing systems
Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 7. Integrated Identification Technology
Objectives
Introduction
Background
Access control systems
Cards
Biometrics
Intelligent CCTV
Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 8. Knowledge Management
Objectives
Introduction
Knowledge
Intelligence
Intelligence in security management
Vetting
Predictive profiling
Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 9. Business Continuity Management
Objectives
Introduction
Crisis
Four phases of a crisis
Business continuity management
Essential elements of business continuity management
BCM Framework
Business impact forecasting
Learning from a crisis
Common elements of BCM
Security and BCM
Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 10. The Future of Security
Objectives
Introduction
Background
Security in the future
Future of intelligence
Professionalism
Management
Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Index
Security Operations Management 2e, McCrie, 9780750678827, $69.95, 416pp, Dec 2006, BH
Students in Security, Homeland Security, and Security Science programs in APAC, UK, Middle East and US; security professionals in government and corporate settings worldwide
