Physical Security: 150 Things You Should Know, Second Edition is a useful reference for those at any stage of their security career. This practical guide covers the latest technological trends for managing the physical security needs of buildings and campuses of all sizes. Through anecdotes, case studies, and documented procedures, the authors have amassed the most complete collection of information on physical security available.
Security practitioners of all levels will find this book easy to use as they look for practical tips to understand and manage the latest physical security technologies, such as biometrics, IP video, video analytics, and mass notification, as well as the latest principles in access control, command and control, perimeter protection, and visitor management.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Quote - p. v 6. Dedication - p. vii 7. In Memoriam - p. ix 8. Foreword - p. xvii 9. Part 1. Property Management - p. 1 10. 1. What Is Physical Security? - p. 1 11. 2. Effective Physical Security - p. 1 12. 3. Site and Target Hardening - p. 2 13. 4. Physical Barriers - p. 3 14. 5. Barrier Planning - p. 4 15. 6. ASIS International Standards and Guidelines - p. 5 16. 7. The Importance of Physical Security Policies and Procedures - p. 6 17. 8. Physical Security: 10 Things You Should Know - p. 7 18. 9. Fence Enhancements - p. 7 19. 10. Asset Protection - p. 8 20. 11. Internal Theft - p. 8 21. 12. Environment - p. 9 22. 13. Card Access Control Systems - p. 10 23. 14. Badges - p. 10 24. 15. Access Control Basics for the Security/Protection Officer - p. 11 25. 16. Turnstiles and “Tailgating” - p. 13 26. 17. Optical Turnstile Solutions and 13 Things You Should Know About Optical Turnstiles - p. 15 27. 18. The Security/Protection Officer and Technology Tools: Electronic Access - p. 16 28. 19. Magnetometers (Metal Detectors) - p. 16 29. 20. Designing Security and Site Layout - p. 17 30. 21. Designing for Security: A Checklist - p. 18 31. 22. What Is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design? - p. 19 32. 23. CPTED Strategies - p. 19 33. 24. Questions to Be Answered During a CPTED Assessment - p. 24 34. 25. CPTED Issues/Recommendations - p. 25 35. 26. Measuring and Evaluating CPTED - p. 26 36. 27. Vandalism - p. 27 37. 28. Building Interiors - p. 28 38. 29. Interior Building Design: A Checklist - p. 29 39. 30. Exterior Building Design: A Checklist - p. 30 40. 31. Signage - p. 31 41. 32. Types of Doors - p. 32 42. 33. Doors and Door Frames - p. 35 43. 34. Door Management - p. 38 44. 35. Model Door Numbering System - p. 39 45. 36. Building Access: Windows, Glass, and Security - p. 40 46. 37. Primary Lighting Sources - p. 43 47. 38. Illumination - p. 44 48. 39. Seven Basic Types of Protective Lighting - p. 44 49. 40. Security Lighting - p. 45 50. 41. Goals of Security Lighting - p. 47 51. 42. Lighting Recommendations - p. 47 52. 43. Twenty Simple Ways to Save Energy (LEED) - p. 48 53. 44. Efficient Key Management: A Major Business Concern for the Facility Manager - p. 49 54. 45. The Basics of an Intrusion Detection (Alarm) System - p. 50 55. 46. Intrusion Detection System: A Checklist - p. 50 56. 47. What Is a Security Surveillance System? - p. 51 57. 48. Video Surveillance Systems (Closed-Circuit Television) - p. 52 58. 49. Monitoring Images - p. 53 59. 50. Video Analytics and Thermal Imaging Cameras - p. 54 60. 51. Security/Protection Officer Operations - p. 55 61. 52. Lethal and Nonlethal Weapons for Security/Protection Officers - p. 56 62. 53. The Security/Protection Officer’s Checklist - p. 56 63. 54. Security/Protection Officers: Day-To-Day Operations and Dealing With False Alarms - p. 57 64. 55. Security/Protection Officer Inspection Checklist - p. 57 65. 56. Training for Security/Protection Officers: Do Not Take Training Lightly - p. 59 66. 57. The Art of Training - p. 61 67. 58. Security/Protection Officers and Professionalism - p. 64 68. 59. The Importance of Professional Certifications: ASIS International and the International Foundation for Protection Officers - p. 64 69. 60. Guard Houses/Guard Booths - p. 65 70. 61. Physical Security Expenses and Maintenance - p. 65 71. 62. Budgets: Leasing Versus Purchase - p. 66 72. 63. Budgeting: Art or Science? - p. 67 73. 64. Data Center and Server Security - p. 68 74. 65. Loading Dock and Chemical Storage Security - p. 70 75. 66. The Six Most Critical Areas in a Storage Facility - p. 72 76. 67. Parking Facility Security - p. 72 77. 68. Emergency (Blue Light) Phones/Call Stations - p. 74 78. 69. Building Site Security and Contractors - p. 75 79. 70. Inadequate Security and Security Liability - p. 76 80. Part 2. Assessing Risk and Vulnerabilities - p. 79 81. Part 3. Crime and Crime Prevention Techniques - p. 97 82. Part 4. Fire Protection, Emergency Management, and Safety - p. 115 83. Part 5. Emerging Trends - p. 159 84. Index - p. 177
Physical Security: 150 Things You Should Know, Second Edition is a useful reference for those at any stage of their security career. This practical guide covers the latest technological trends for managing the physical security needs of buildings and campuses of all sizes. Through anecdotes, case studies, and documented procedures, the authors have amassed the most complete collection of information on physical security available.
Security practitioners of all levels will find this book easy to use as they look for practical tips to understand and manage the latest physical security technologies, such as biometrics, IP video, video analytics, and mass notification, as well as the latest principles in access control, command and control, perimeter protection, and visitor management.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Quote - p. v 6. Dedication - p. vii 7. In Memoriam - p. ix 8. Foreword - p. xvii 9. Part 1. Property Management - p. 1 10. 1. What Is Physical Security? - p. 1 11. 2. Effective Physical Security - p. 1 12. 3. Site and Target Hardening - p. 2 13. 4. Physical Barriers - p. 3 14. 5. Barrier Planning - p. 4 15. 6. ASIS International Standards and Guidelines - p. 5 16. 7. The Importance of Physical Security Policies and Procedures - p. 6 17. 8. Physical Security: 10 Things You Should Know - p. 7 18. 9. Fence Enhancements - p. 7 19. 10. Asset Protection - p. 8 20. 11. Internal Theft - p. 8 21. 12. Environment - p. 9 22. 13. Card Access Control Systems - p. 10 23. 14. Badges - p. 10 24. 15. Access Control Basics for the Security/Protection Officer - p. 11 25. 16. Turnstiles and “Tailgating” - p. 13 26. 17. Optical Turnstile Solutions and 13 Things You Should Know About Optical Turnstiles - p. 15 27. 18. The Security/Protection Officer and Technology Tools: Electronic Access - p. 16 28. 19. Magnetometers (Metal Detectors) - p. 16 29. 20. Designing Security and Site Layout - p. 17 30. 21. Designing for Security: A Checklist - p. 18 31. 22. What Is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design? - p. 19 32. 23. CPTED Strategies - p. 19 33. 24. Questions to Be Answered During a CPTED Assessment - p. 24 34. 25. CPTED Issues/Recommendations - p. 25 35. 26. Measuring and Evaluating CPTED - p. 26 36. 27. Vandalism - p. 27 37. 28. Building Interiors - p. 28 38. 29. Interior Building Design: A Checklist - p. 29 39. 30. Exterior Building Design: A Checklist - p. 30 40. 31. Signage - p. 31 41. 32. Types of Doors - p. 32 42. 33. Doors and Door Frames - p. 35 43. 34. Door Management - p. 38 44. 35. Model Door Numbering System - p. 39 45. 36. Building Access: Windows, Glass, and Security - p. 40 46. 37. Primary Lighting Sources - p. 43 47. 38. Illumination - p. 44 48. 39. Seven Basic Types of Protective Lighting - p. 44 49. 40. Security Lighting - p. 45 50. 41. Goals of Security Lighting - p. 47 51. 42. Lighting Recommendations - p. 47 52. 43. Twenty Simple Ways to Save Energy (LEED) - p. 48 53. 44. Efficient Key Management: A Major Business Concern for the Facility Manager - p. 49 54. 45. The Basics of an Intrusion Detection (Alarm) System - p. 50 55. 46. Intrusion Detection System: A Checklist - p. 50 56. 47. What Is a Security Surveillance System? - p. 51 57. 48. Video Surveillance Systems (Closed-Circuit Television) - p. 52 58. 49. Monitoring Images - p. 53 59. 50. Video Analytics and Thermal Imaging Cameras - p. 54 60. 51. Security/Protection Officer Operations - p. 55 61. 52. Lethal and Nonlethal Weapons for Security/Protection Officers - p. 56 62. 53. The Security/Protection Officer’s Checklist - p. 56 63. 54. Security/Protection Officers: Day-To-Day Operations and Dealing With False Alarms - p. 57 64. 55. Security/Protection Officer Inspection Checklist - p. 57 65. 56. Training for Security/Protection Officers: Do Not Take Training Lightly - p. 59 66. 57. The Art of Training - p. 61 67. 58. Security/Protection Officers and Professionalism - p. 64 68. 59. The Importance of Professional Certifications: ASIS International and the International Foundation for Protection Officers - p. 64 69. 60. Guard Houses/Guard Booths - p. 65 70. 61. Physical Security Expenses and Maintenance - p. 65 71. 62. Budgets: Leasing Versus Purchase - p. 66 72. 63. Budgeting: Art or Science? - p. 67 73. 64. Data Center and Server Security - p. 68 74. 65. Loading Dock and Chemical Storage Security - p. 70 75. 66. The Six Most Critical Areas in a Storage Facility - p. 72 76. 67. Parking Facility Security - p. 72 77. 68. Emergency (Blue Light) Phones/Call Stations - p. 74 78. 69. Building Site Security and Contractors - p. 75 79. 70. Inadequate Security and Security Liability - p. 76 80. Part 2. Assessing Risk and Vulnerabilities - p. 79 81. Part 3. Crime and Crime Prevention Techniques - p. 97 82. Part 4. Fire Protection, Emergency Management, and Safety - p. 115 83. Part 5. Emerging Trends - p. 159 84. Index - p. 177
