Philip P. Purpura

Security (eBook, ePUB)

An Introduction

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 638
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781439891490
• Artikelnr.: 72245329

Autorenporträt

Philip P. Purpura, Certified Protection Professional, is director of the Security and Justice Institute and coordinator of the Security for Houses of Worship Project in South Carolina. He has taught security and criminal justice courses for over thirty years. He serves on the ASIS International Council on Academic Programs. Purpura has practical experience as an expert witness, consultant, security manager, investigator, and police officer. He is the author of seven previous books; has been a contributing editor to three security periodicals; written numerous articles published in journals, magazines, and newsletters; and been involved in a variety of editorial projects for publishers. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice from the University of Dayton and Eastern Kentucky University, respectively. He has also studied in Europe, Asia, and the former Soviet Union.

Inhaltsangabe

Section I The History and Profession of Security. Definition, Role, and
History of Security. Security in an Environment of Threats, Terrorism, and
All-Hazards. The Profession and Business of Security. Section II Protecting
People and Assets. Security Methodology. Security Strategies. Personnel
Security. Physical Security. Information and Information Technology
Security. Security Law and Liabilities. Investigations. Section III Risk
and All-Hazards Protection. Enterprise Risk Management and Resilience.
Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources. Section IV The
Future. Twenty-First Century Security. Appendix. Index.