Introduction to Security: Operations and Management

Introduction to Security: Operations and Management
ISBN-10
0134558928
ISBN-13
9780134558929
Series
Introduction to Security
Category
Buildings
Pages
400
Language
English
Published
2017-01-12
Publisher
Pearson
Authors
Brian Johnson, Patrick Ortmeier

Description

For courses in Introduction to Security and Introduction to Security Management A unique, all-in-one guide to the basics of security operations and the management of security personnel and organizations Comprehensive in scope, Introduction to Security: Operations and Management balances introductory protection concepts with security management practices to provide a detailed understanding of the private security industry and its diverse roles and functions in the 21st century. Written in an easy-to-understand, logical manner, and filled with contemporary examples, the book includes Security Spotlights that raise practical security issues and questions, web links to security-related Internet sites for further exploration of topics, a review of career opportunities in security, and a number of pedagogical aids to ensure mastery of the information-including key concepts and terms, margin definitions, discussion questions and exercises, Your Turn application-based assignments, a comprehensive glossary, and a reference index. The Fifth Edition has been completely updated throughout, reorganized for continuity and coherence, and provides a national/international perspective.

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