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Physical Security and Safety

A Field Guide for the Practitioner

By: Bobby E. Ricks (Editor), Truett A. Ricks (Editor), Jeffrey Dingle (Editor)

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Hardcover | 27 July 2017 | Edition Number 1

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How-To Guide Written By Practicing Professionals

Physical Security and Safety: A Field Guide for the Practitioner introduces the basic principles of safety in the workplace, and effectively addresses the needs of the responsible security practitioner. This book provides essential knowledge on the procedures and processes needed for loss reduction, protection of organizational assets, and security and safety management.

Presents Vital Information on Recognizing and Understanding Security Needs

The book is divided into two parts. The first half of the text, Security and Safety Planning, explores the theory and concepts of security and covers: threat decomposition, identifying security threats and vulnerabilities, protection, and risk assessment. The second half, Infrastructure Protection, examines the overall physical protection program and covers: access and perimeter control, alarm systems, response force models, and practical considerations for protecting information technology (IT).

Addresses general safety concerns and specific issues covered by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and fire protection regulations
Discusses security policies and procedures required for implementing a system and developing an attitude of effective physical security
Acts as a handbook for security applications and as a reference of security considerations

Physical Security and Safety: A Field Guide for the Practitioner offers relevant discourse on physical security in the workplace, and provides a guide for security, risk management, and safety professionals.

Industry Reviews

"This book is the perfect primer for both the security professional novice and those wishing for a basic refresher course on everything from best practices to basic available technologies. The book begins with a general overview of what security encompasses from an operational standpoint and expectations an organization might expect its department to deliver. The book then moves into the basic building blocks of security: assessing risk and creating a strategic mitigation plan. ... The book charts an easy-to-follow course of processes and procedures to make sure most operational bases are covered. ... The fact that the authors have laid out a logical roadmap for everything from the creation of concept through policy writing and technology makes for a clear understanding of how the security process works. By emphasizing the operations, policies, compliance, and collaborative aspects of security, they have chosen to paint a complete picture of what a successful security department needs to build on. ...This book is a must read for security beginners and veterans alike. For those just entering the industry, it provides an excellent foundation for a broad spectrum of topics from theory, operations, risk assessment, and establishing your program's policy roadmap to what basic security technology every security pro should possess. For those who are veteran security practitioners, this book serves them well as a reference tool. The range of topics and the expertise of the writers make this a book most security professionals should add to their collections. I know I will."
-Steve Lasky, Cygnus Security Media Group, USA

"A great reference for those new to the field of physical security and for students in the discipline"
-J. Branch Walton, Broward County Crime Commission Advisory Board

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