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The Physical Security Strategy and Process Playbook is a concise yet comprehensive treatment of physical security management in the business context. It can be used as an education… Read more
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The Physical Security Strategy and Process Playbook is a concise yet comprehensive treatment of physical security management in the business context. It can be used as an educational tool, help a security manager define security requirements, and serve as a reference for future planning.
This book is organized into six component parts around the central theme that physical security is part of sound business management. These components include an introduction to and explanation of basic physical security concepts; a description of the probable security risks for more than 40 functional areas in business; security performance guidelines along with a variety of supporting mitigation strategies; performance specifications for each of the recommended mitigation strategies; guidance on selecting, implementing, and evaluating a security system; and lists of available physical security resources.
The Physical Security Strategy and Process Playbook is an essential resource for anyone who makes security-related decisions within an organization, and can be used as an instructional guide for corporate training or in the classroom.
The Physical Security Strategy and Process Playbook is a part of Elsevier’s Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio, a collection of real world solutions and "how-to" guidelines that equip executives, practitioners, and educators with proven information for successful security and risk management programs.
Mid- to upper-level security managers; any employee who makes security-related decisions, such as security coordinators; security managers; facility, department, and unit managers; managers responsible for choosing security solutions; information technology (IT) managers; engineering specialists; information security coordinators; auditors; and corporate real estate professionals.
Executive Summary
What Is a Playbook?
Introduction
Chapter 1. Physical Security Concepts
1.1 Before you Begin
1.2 Assessing the Needs of your Business
1.3 Zones of Protection
1.4 Security Components
1.5 Integrating Systems
Chapter 2. Functional Areas and Security Risks
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Assessment Review
2.3 Risks by Area
Chapter 3. Security Performance Guidelines and Options
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Functional Areas: Guidelines and Options
Chapter 4. Performance Specifications
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Access Control
4.3 Access Logs
4.4 Access Panels and Hatch Coverings
4.5 Alarm Systems
4.6 Access Control and Alarm Systems: Integration for Business Operations
4.7 Attendants
4.8 Audit Trail
4.9 Authorizer Lists
4.10 CCTV Systems
4.11 Communications
4.12 Designated Employee
4.13 Doors
4.14 Electronic Access Systems
4.15 Escort Policy
4.16 False Alarms
4.17 Fencing
4.18 Fire Files
4.19 Gates
4.20 Human Intervention
4.21 Intrusion Detection System
4.22 Landscaping
4.23 Lighting
4.24 Lock Systems
4.25 Material Passes
4.26 Natural Barriers
4.27 Patrols and Rounds
4.28 Receptionists
4.29 Restricted Areas
4.30 Roof Access
4.31 Safes
4.32 Seals
4.33 Security Desks
4.34 Security Officers
4.35 Security Patrol Systems
4.36 Signs
4.37 Visitor Verification and Authorization
4.38 Walls
4.39 Windows
Chapter 5. Systems Implementation and Evaluation
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Selecting a Security System
5.3 Selecting a Vendor or Supplier
5.4 System Installation
5.5 Turn-On Period
5.6 System Testing, Evaluation, and Validation
5.7 Policies and Procedures
Chapter 6. Physical Security Resources
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Internal Resources
6.3 External Resources
6.4 Educational Resources
6.5 Publications
6.6 Professional Organizations
6.7 Professional Certification
About the Contributing Editor
About Elsevier’s Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio
JK
As a registered architect, John's strategic vision and planning reduces security costs by advancing security into the preliminary building design process. For over 35 years John has been successfully providing security and design services to diverse organizations such as 3M, Chicago Tribune Companies, and St. Jude Medical, Inc.
John’s area of expertise is physical security architecture.