The Complete Guide to Physical Security

Creating a sound security plan involves understanding not only security requirements but also the dynamics of the marketplace, employee issues, and management goals. Emphasizing the marriage of technology and physical hardware, this volume covers intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance systems-including networked video. It addresses the reasoning behind installations, how to work with contractors, and how to develop a central station for monitoring. It also discusses government regulations Case examples demonstrate the alignment of security program management techniques with not only the core physical security elements and technologies but also operational security practices.

Table of Contents:
Physical Security Planning. Vulnerability Assessments. Security Design and Planning. Security Construction Projects. Protection in Depth. Perimeter Protection. Access Control. Physical Protection Systems. CCTV and IP Video. Keys, Locks, and Safes. Biometrics. Security Guard Force. Central Station Design. Government Security. Financial Institutions and Banks. Data Center Protection. Total System Cost. Security Master Plan. Security Foresight. Security Leadership. Index.

About the Author :
Dr. Paul R. Baker began his security career in the US Marine Corps as a military policeman. He served with the Presidential Helicopter Squadron (HMX-1), Hawaiian Armed Services Police as liaison to the Honolulu Police Department, and as a base MP at Camp Pendleton, California. Upon discharge, he joined the Maryland State Police and worked in all phases of law enforcement, spending the majority of his career in the intelligence and narcotics areas. Upon retirement in 2001, he began the security management phase of his journey, working for the MITRE Corporation, Institute for Defense Analysis, Capital One Bank, and, finally, with the RAND Corporation. Dr. Baker is board certified in security management as a certified protection professional (CPP) by ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) International. He holds a doctorate of strategic leadership from Regent University, master of science in criminal justice from Troy University, master of business administration from Baker College, and a bachelor of science in administration of justice from Thomas Edison State College. Dr. Baker is an adjunct professor for University of Maryland University College in the homeland security field and an adjunct professor for Southwestern College in its security management curriculum. He is a contributor to the CRC Press books Official (ISC)2® Guide to the CISSP® CBK®, 2nd edition and Official (ISC)2 Guide to the ISSAP CBK. Dr. Daniel J. Benny is the security discipline chair at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide. He holds a doctor of philosophy in criminal justice from Capella University, master of aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, master of arts in security administration from Vermont College of Norwich University, bachelor of arts in security administration from Alvernia College, associate in arts in both commercial security and police administration from Harrisburg Area Community College, and diploma in naval command and staff from the US Naval War College. He is board certified in security management as a certified protection professional (CPP) and board certified as a professional certified investigator (PCI), both by ASIS International; certified fraud examiner (CFE) by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners; certified confidentiality officer (CCO) by the Business Espionage Controls and Countermeasures Association; certified member (CM) airport certified employee-security (ACE); and airport security coordinator by the American Association of Airport Executives. He is a licensed private investigator and security consultant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and holds a black sash in Jeet Kune Do. Dr. Benny is the author of the CRC Press books General Aviation Security: Aircraft, Hangars, Fixed-Base Operations, Flight Schools, and Airports; Cultural Property Security: Protecting Museums, Historic Sites, Archives, and Libraries; and the forthcoming book, Industrial Espionage: Developing a Counterespionage Program Security. He has authored over 300 articles on security administration, intelligence, aviation security, private investigation, and cultural property security topics. He served as a US naval intelligence officer with duty at the Office of Naval Intelligence, Naval Investigative Service, Willow Grove Naval Air Station, Fleet Rapid Support Team, and Central Intelligence Agency. He also served as Director of Protective Service Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, and as US Navy police chief.

Review :
"There is much to like about this book with its definitions as well as the logical progression through the chapters on how to develop a physical security program ... it is a good introduction to physical security concepts." - ASIS Dynamics