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OverviewContemporary Security Management, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date security management book available. The book is designed to provide the hard facts on modern practices to efficiently and effectively run a security department. It covers such vital topics as leadership in management, employee relations, risk management and mitigation, terrorism, information security, access control, investigations, substance abuse, workplace violence, and emergency management. New topics covered include terrorism and the post 9/11 government mandate to perform standard vulnerability assessments for various industries. All the chapters have been updated and include the latest trends, technologies, and best practice procedures. Case studies throughout the text provide real-world examples and solutions to management issues. Samples of security plans and procedures, checklists, diagrams and illustrations aid in explaining a wide range of critical concepts. The book serves as an indispensable working tool for students in security management courses, security managers, and other security professionals at all levels of experience. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Fay (former Director of National Crime Prevention Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA) , John Fay (former Director of National Crime Prevention Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA) , John Fay (former Director of National Crime Prevention Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA) , John Fay (former Director of National Crime Prevention Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA)Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 1.157kg ISBN: 9780750679282ISBN 10: 075067928 Pages: 544 Publication Date: 08 November 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9780123815491 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsChapter 1: Historical Roots Chapter 2: Strategy Chapter 3: Leading Chapter 4: Organizing Chapter 5: Managing People Chapter 6: Budget Management Chapter 7: Managing Change Chapter 8: Making Decisions Chapter 9: Managing Risk Chapter 10: Managing Guard Operations Chapter 11: Managing Physical Security Chapter 12: Managing Access Control Chapter 13: Managing Investigations Chapter 14: Preemployment Screening Chapter 15: Emergency Management Chapter 16: Incident Management Chapter 17: Information Security Chapter 18: Substance Abuse Prevention Chapter 19: Executive Protection Chapter 20: Workplace Violence Chapter 21: Security Awareness Chapter 22: Vulnerability Assessment Chapter 23: Security System Design Chapter 24: The Nature of Terrorism Chapter 25: Counterterrorism Chapter 26: Weapons of Mass Destruction Chapter 27: Assessment of the Terrorist Threat Chapter 28: Critical National InfrastructureReviewsFay's emphasis on current, state-of-the-art technologies, business practices, and problems such as workplace violence make this book the natural choice for use as a platform to discuss contemporary security issues. - Dr. Jeffrey T. Fowler, American Military University Fay does an excellent job in this section, with the most illuminating material covering management concepts...this book is a valuable reference, especially for incipient security managers. - Security Management """Fay's emphasis on current, state-of-the-art technologies, business practices, and problems such as workplace violence make this book the natural choice for use as a platform to discuss contemporary security issues."" --Dr. Jeffrey T. Fowler, American Military University ""Fay does an excellent job in this section, with the most illuminating material covering management concepts...this book is a valuable reference, especially for incipient security managers."" --Security Management" Author InformationMr. Fay was a special agent of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and later the Director of the National Crime Prevention Institute at the University of Louisville. He has held security management positions in the petroleum industry while teaching at the university level. He holds the Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hawaii, and is a well-known and respected author of many books, including Butterworth's Security Dictionary: Terms and Concepts, Drug Testing, Encyclopedia of Security Management: Techniques and Technology, and Model Security Policies, Plans, and Procedures, all by Butterworth-Heinemann.Was a special agent of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and later the Director of the National Crime Prevention Institute. Former manager of security for British Petroleum's operations in the Gulf of Mexico. He was previously an adjunct professor at the University of North Florida and the University of Houston. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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