Security science [electronic resource] : the theory and practice of security / Clifton L. Smith, David J. Brooks

Author:: Smith, Clifton L., 1942-
Published:: Amsterdam : Elsevier, BH, [2013]
Copyright Date:: ©2013
Physical Description:: 1 online resource (xvii, 256 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Additional Creators:: Brooks, David J., 1963-

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Concept of Security -- Security Management -- Security Risk Management -- Built Environment -- Physical Security -- Detection Systems -- Integrated Identification Technology -- Knowledge Management -- Business Continuity Management -- The Future of Security., Front Cover; Security Science: The Theory and Practice of Security; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1: Concept of Security; Introduction; Scientific method in support of security science; Scientific Method; Engineering Design Process; Defining the concept of security; Security of individuals; Hierarchy of Human Needs; Safety versus Security; Risk-driven Security; Security of groups; The Law and Social Contract; Public Security (Policing); Private Security; Security of nation-state and international systems., National Security and DefenseHomeland Security; Securitization; Concept of security matrix; Security science: context defines concept definition; Theoretical Definition of Security; Studies in a Body of Knowledge; Consolidated Framework of Security Science; Security science; Conclusion; Further Reading; References; Chapter 2: Security Management; Introduction; Security management issues; A systems approach; General Systems Theory; Benefits of a Systems Approach; Security management; Management Functions; Security Planning; Strategic security management frameworks; Risk-based Framework., Quality Assurance FrameworkGovernance Framework; Strategic Security Management Framework; Organizational resilience; Resilience; Organizational Resilience; Organizational Resilience Planning; Building Resilience; Security management functions; Security Governance; Controls; Security Metrics and Performance Management; Security Risk Management; Succession Planning; Security Training and Education; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Budget; Security management policies and procedures; Types of Procedures; Features of a Strong Policy and Procedures; Security principles; Security ethics; Security decay., ConclusionWebsites; References; Chapter 3: Security Risk Management; Introduction; The concept of risk; Defining risk; The concepts of probability to likelihood; Probability in Risk Assessment; Importance of consequence; Source of risk; Risk management; An international approach to risk management; The Context; Risk Assessment; Risk Treatment; Security risk management; Threat; What Is Intent?; What Is Capability?; What is a Threat Assessment?; Criticality; Vulnerability; Threat, criticality, and vulnerability; Risk models and modeling; Gaming risk; Decision-making in risk., and Decision-making and JudgmentHeuristics; Perception and culture; Psychometric Risk Perception; Cultural Theory of Risk; Gender and Risk; Trust; Trust the Information; Gaining consensus; Conclusion; Further Reading; References; Chapter 4: Built Environment; Introduction; Built environment; Security and the built environment; Physical Reinforcement; Crime Prevention through Environmental Design; Lighting Effect; Greener Environments; Facility management; Importance of Facility Management; Purpose of Facilities; Who is the facility manager?; Emergence of the Facility Manager.

Summary:

Security Science integrates the multi-disciplined practice areas of security into a single structured body of knowledge, where each chapter takes an evidence-based approach to one of the core knowledge categories. The authors give practitioners and students the underlying scientific perspective based on robust underlying theories, principles, models or frameworks. Demonstrating the relationships and underlying concepts, they present an approach to each core security function within the context of both organizational security and homeland security. The book is unique in its applicatio.

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ISBN:

9780123947857 (electronic bk.)
0123947855 (electronic bk.)
9780123944368
0123944368

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Functions of a Facility Manager.
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Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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