Introduction to Security

Introduction to Security by Robert Fischer ; President Assets Protection Associates Inc Macomb Il Usa)

Introduction to Security, Seventh Edition, presents the latest in security issues from security equipment and design theory to security management practice. This complete revision of the classic textbook has been reorganized to reflect the industry changes since the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. It includes new coverage throughout of terrorism as it relates to cargo and travel security, potential areas of attack and target hardening techniques, and the use of current technologies to combat new threats. The book begins with a new chapter on the development of Homeland Security in the United States. Traditional physical and guard security is covered in addition to advances in the electronic and computer security areas, including biometric security, access control, CCTV surveillance advances, as well as the growing computer security issues of identity theft and computer fraud. The Seventh Edition provides the most comprehensive breakdown of security issues for the student while detailing the latest trends, legislation, and technology in the private and government sectors for real-world application in students' future careers. As the definitive resource for anyone entering or currently working in the security industry, this book will also benefit law enforcement personnel, security consultants, security managers, security guards and other security professionals, and individuals responsible for Homeland Security.

The authors faced a forbidding task of making the latest version relevant, but they have succeededThe book has been revamped not only in content but in organization as well. ...it provides an excellent entree into and update on a wide variety of issues. It is clear why the book had reached its seventh edition. - Security Management

Robert Fischer is President of Assets Protection Associates, Inc., a security consulting firm established in 1986. He earned his Ph.D. in education administration from Southern Illinois University in 1981. Dr. Fischer has served as a consultant to many organizations, including publishers, private security firms, retailers, and school districts. Dr. Fischer is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, the American Society for industrial Security, The Academy if Security Educators and Trainers, and the International Police Association. He recently retired from his positions as the Director of Illinois Law Enforcement Executive Institute, a project of the Illinois Law Enforcement and Standards Board, and as a professor of law enforcement and justice administration at Western Illinois University.

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ISBN 13	9780750676007
ISBN 10	0750676000
Titel	Introduction to Security
Autor	Robert Fischer ; President Assets Protection Associates Inc Macomb Il Usa)
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Elsevier Science & Technology
Erscheinungsjahr	2004-01-24
Seitenanzahl	570
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