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The Science and Technology of Counterterrorism

Measuring Physical and Electronic Security Risk

  • 1st Edition - February 26, 2014
  • Author: Carl Young
  • Language: English
  • Paperback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 2 0 0 5 6 - 2
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 2 0 0 6 1 - 6

Scientists with little or no background in security and security professionals with little or no background in science and technology often have difficulty communicating in or… Read more

The Science and Technology of Counterterrorism

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Scientists with little or no background in security and security professionals with little or no background in science and technology often have difficulty communicating in order to implement the best counterterrorism strategies. The Science and Technology of Counterterrorism offers the necessary theoretical foundation to address real-world terrorism scenarios, effectively bridging the gap. It provides a powerful security assessment methodology, coupled with counterterrorism strategies that are applicable to all terrorism attack vectors. These include biological, chemical, radiological, electromagnetic, explosive, and electronic or cyber attacks. In addition to rigorous estimates of threat vulnerabilities and the effectiveness of risk mitigation, it provides meaningful terrorism risk metrics.

The Science and Technology of Counterterrorism teaches the reader how to think about terrorism risk, and evaluates terrorism scenarios and counterterrorism technologies with sophistication punctuated by humor. Both students and security professionals will significantly benefit from the risk assessment methodologies and guidance on appropriate counterterrorism measures contained within this book.