Effective Physical Security

Effective Physical Security, Fifth Edition is a best-practices compendium that details the essential elements and latest developments in physical security protection. This new edition is completely updated, with new chapters carefully selected from the author's work that set the standard. This book contains important coverage of environmental design, security surveys, locks, lighting, and CCTV, the latest ISO standards for risk assessment and risk management, physical security planning, network systems infrastructure, and environmental design.

1. Encompassing Effective CPTED Solutions in 2017 and Beyond: Concepts and Strategies 2. Introduction to Vulnerability Assessment 3. Influence of Physical Design 4. Approaches to Physical Security 5. Security Lighting 6. Electronics Elements a Detailed Discussion 7. Use of Locks in Physical Crime Prevention 8. Safes, Vaults, and Accessories 9. Biometrics in the Criminal Justice System and Society Today 10. Access Control Systems and Identification Badges 11. Chain Link Fence Standards 12. Doors, Door Frames and Signage 13. Glass and Windows 14. The Legalization of Marijuana and the Security Industry 15. Designing Security and Working with Architects 16. Standards, Regulations, and Guidelines, Compliance and Your Security Program, Including Global Resources 17. Information Technology Systems Infrastructure 18. Security Officers and Equipment Monitoring 19. Video Technology Overview 20. Physical Security 21. Understanding Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) 22. Fire Development and Behavior 23. Alarms Intrusion Detection Systems.