Identifying and Exploring Security Essentials - Softcover

Clifford, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131126202 ISBN 13: 9780131126206

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

This new book gives readers a unique approach to the study of security issues, useful for either those already in the field or before they actually find themselves employed in a specific security-related job. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style, this book gives readers the opportunity to look at security from various perspectives; it grounds them firmly in the history and fundamentals of the field, as well as prepares them for today's most difficult security challenges. Topics comprehensively covered in this book include: the use of technology in physical security; understanding security in the context of setting; security scenarios; public and private police relations; legal liability; internal resource identification; external community connections; and more. Homeland security means security issues are not just for security practitioners anymore. Everyone should be actively educating themselves about security-related subjects, and become familiar with security needs in various target environments. As such, this book is not only for those in the security field, but for others such as school principals, hospital workers, office managers and business executives, and owners and managers of all types of businesses.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Identifying and Exploring Security Essentials gives readers a rare, hands-an approach to the study of security issues. Written in a clear and easy-to-understand style, this new text from Prentice Hall will help readers understand the history and fundamentals of security.

Special features of Identifying and Exploring Security Essentials

• Newspaper articles, case studies, and other examples bring the material to life
• Sample security tools — including a physical security survey
• Each chapter concludes with review questions and detailed discussion questions
• Wide array of appendices cover security careers, associations and certifications, Internet resources, and a historical security timeline

Identifying and Exploring Security Essentials goes beyond technical security information to show how to actively identify, meet, and evaluate security objectives in multiple environments. This book provides test cases and activities for readers to review, evaluate, and critique. These activities will help readers become confident in their abilities as they identify, research, and explore multiple levels of security-related information.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131126202
• ISBN 13: 9780131126206
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400