Introduction to Security
- ISBN-10
- 012805333X
- ISBN-13
- 9780128053331
- Series
- Introduction to Security
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 586
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-10-17
- Publisher
- Butterworth-Heinemann
- Authors
- Robert Fischer, David Walters, Edward Halibozek
Description
Introduction to Security, Tenth Edition, provides an overview of the security industry with an emphasis on the theories of security and loss prevention that have shaped the profession. Security is covered in totality, providing readers with a glimpse of the various and diverse components that make up the security function. This updated book is the latest edition in what has historically been the go-to textbook on the subject for more than 30 years. While this fully updated edition continues to utilize the basic concepts that have made this text the premier primer in the security field, it also focuses heavily on current and future security issues. Uses a three-part structure (Introduction, Basics of Defense, and Specific Threat and Solutions) that allows for easy progression of learning Covers the basics of security operations, as well as in-depth information on hot topics like transportation security, workplace violence, retail security, cybersecurity and piracy Includes information on the latest applied security technologies Thoroughly examines evolving trends, with a focus on the future of security Includes recommendations for further reading and other security resources Serves the needs of multiple audiences as both a textbook and professional desk reference
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