Women in the Security Profession: A Practical Guide for Career Development is a resource for women considering a career in security, or for those seeking to advance to its highest levels of management. It provides a historical perspective on how women have evolved in the industry, as well as providing real-world tips and insights on how they can help shape its future.
The comprehensive text helps women navigate their security careers, providing information on the educational requirements necessary to secure the wide-ranging positions in today’s security field. Women in the Security Profession describes available development opportunities, offering guidance from experienced women professionals who have risen through the ranks of different security sectors.
1. Introduction - p. xxiii 2. Chapter 1. History of Women in Security - p. 1 3. Chapter 2. Managing and Escaping Stereotypes and Obstacles - p. 5 4. Industry Specific Q&A: Financial/Banking Security - p. 13 5. Chapter 3. Specific Gender Differences: The Practical Value of Diversity - p. 19 6. Industry Specific Q&A: Transport—Rail, Marine, and Air - p. 27 7. Chapter 4. Transitioning from the Military to Security - p. 35 8. Chapter 5. Emergency Communications Center - p. 43 9. Industry Specific Q&A: Corporate Security/In-House Security - p. 47 10. Chapter 6. High-Rise Building Security - p. 55 11. Industry Specific Q&A: Contract Security - p. 61 12. Chapter 7. How Women Can Succeed in the Security Industry? - p. 69 13. Industry Specific Q&A: Healthcare Service Sector - p. 73 14. Chapter 8. The Power of Certification - p. 79 15. Chapter 9. Education and Career Advancement - p. 89 16. Industry Specific Q&A: Information Security, Information Technology Security, and Cybersecurity - p. 95 17. Chapter 10. Keys to a Successful Career as an Investigator - p. 107 18. Chapter 11. Opportunities and Obstacles for Women in Security - p. 111 19. Industry Specific Q&A: School/Campus Security - p. 119 20. Chapter 12. Security and Human Rights - p. 125 21. Industry Specific Q&A: Privacy, Data Protection, and Personal Information - p. 133 22. Chapter 13. Women in Personal Protection - p. 143 23. Industry Specific Q&A: Personal Protection - p. 151 24. Chapter 14. The Current Role of Women in Security - p. 159 25. Industry Specific Q&A: Residential Security Sector - p. 169 26. Chapter 15. The Female Security Consultant - p. 175 27. Industry Specific Q&A: Defense and Government Security - p. 185 28. Chapter 16. Transitioning from Law Enforcement to the Security Industry - p. 191 29. Industry Specific Q&A: Security Risk Assessments—Physical Security Program - p. 199 30. Chapter 17. International Security - p. 203 31. Industry Specific Q&A: Business Continuity and Crisis Management - p. 209 32. Chapter 18. Owning and Operating a Successful Contract Security Business: Challenges and Obstacles - p. 215 33. Industry Specific Q&A: Loss Prevention/Retail Security - p. 227 34. Chapter 19. How to Achieve Success in a Predominately Male World - p. 233 35. Industry Specific Q&A: Cultural Properties - p. 237 36. Chapter 20. Women in Supervisory Roles - p. 243 37. Industry Specific Q&A: Event Security - p. 247 38. Chapter 21. The Future of Women in Security - p. 253 39. Disjointed Thoughts of a Female Private Investigator - p. 263 40. 30 Tips for Women in the Security Profession – A Collection - p. 275 41. Women in the Security Profession – Quotes of Interest - p. 279 42. Index - p. 283
Women in the Security Profession: A Practical Guide for Career Development is a resource for women considering a career in security, or for those seeking to advance to its highest levels of management. It provides a historical perspective on how women have evolved in the industry, as well as providing real-world tips and insights on how they can help shape its future.
The comprehensive text helps women navigate their security careers, providing information on the educational requirements necessary to secure the wide-ranging positions in today’s security field. Women in the Security Profession describes available development opportunities, offering guidance from experienced women professionals who have risen through the ranks of different security sectors.
1. Introduction - p. xxiii 2. Chapter 1. History of Women in Security - p. 1 3. Chapter 2. Managing and Escaping Stereotypes and Obstacles - p. 5 4. Industry Specific Q&A: Financial/Banking Security - p. 13 5. Chapter 3. Specific Gender Differences: The Practical Value of Diversity - p. 19 6. Industry Specific Q&A: Transport—Rail, Marine, and Air - p. 27 7. Chapter 4. Transitioning from the Military to Security - p. 35 8. Chapter 5. Emergency Communications Center - p. 43 9. Industry Specific Q&A: Corporate Security/In-House Security - p. 47 10. Chapter 6. High-Rise Building Security - p. 55 11. Industry Specific Q&A: Contract Security - p. 61 12. Chapter 7. How Women Can Succeed in the Security Industry? - p. 69 13. Industry Specific Q&A: Healthcare Service Sector - p. 73 14. Chapter 8. The Power of Certification - p. 79 15. Chapter 9. Education and Career Advancement - p. 89 16. Industry Specific Q&A: Information Security, Information Technology Security, and Cybersecurity - p. 95 17. Chapter 10. Keys to a Successful Career as an Investigator - p. 107 18. Chapter 11. Opportunities and Obstacles for Women in Security - p. 111 19. Industry Specific Q&A: School/Campus Security - p. 119 20. Chapter 12. Security and Human Rights - p. 125 21. Industry Specific Q&A: Privacy, Data Protection, and Personal Information - p. 133 22. Chapter 13. Women in Personal Protection - p. 143 23. Industry Specific Q&A: Personal Protection - p. 151 24. Chapter 14. The Current Role of Women in Security - p. 159 25. Industry Specific Q&A: Residential Security Sector - p. 169 26. Chapter 15. The Female Security Consultant - p. 175 27. Industry Specific Q&A: Defense and Government Security - p. 185 28. Chapter 16. Transitioning from Law Enforcement to the Security Industry - p. 191 29. Industry Specific Q&A: Security Risk Assessments—Physical Security Program - p. 199 30. Chapter 17. International Security - p. 203 31. Industry Specific Q&A: Business Continuity and Crisis Management - p. 209 32. Chapter 18. Owning and Operating a Successful Contract Security Business: Challenges and Obstacles - p. 215 33. Industry Specific Q&A: Loss Prevention/Retail Security - p. 227 34. Chapter 19. How to Achieve Success in a Predominately Male World - p. 233 35. Industry Specific Q&A: Cultural Properties - p. 237 36. Chapter 20. Women in Supervisory Roles - p. 243 37. Industry Specific Q&A: Event Security - p. 247 38. Chapter 21. The Future of Women in Security - p. 253 39. Disjointed Thoughts of a Female Private Investigator - p. 263 40. 30 Tips for Women in the Security Profession – A Collection - p. 275 41. Women in the Security Profession – Quotes of Interest - p. 279 42. Index - p. 283
