Security science the theory and practice of security

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Front Cover; Security Science: The Theory and Practice of Security; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1: Concept of Security; Introduction; Scientific method in support of security science; Scientific Method; Engineering Design Process; Defining the concept of security; Security of individuals; Hierarchy of Human Needs; Safety versus Security; Risk-driven Security; Security of groups; The Law and Social Contract; Public Security (Policing); Private Security; Security of nation-state and international systems.;Security Science integrates the multi-disciplined practice areas of security into a single structured body of knowledge, where each chapter takes an evidence-based approach to one of the core knowledge categories. The authors give practitioners and students the underlying scientific perspective based on robust underlying theories, principles, models or frameworks. Demonstrating the relationships and underlying concepts, they present an approach to each core security function within the context of both organizational security and homeland security. The book is unique in its applicatio. Concept of Security -- Security Management -- Security Risk Management -- Built Environment -- Physical Security -- Detection Systems -- Integrated Identification Technology -- Knowledge Management -- Business Continuity Management -- The Future of Security. Front Cover Security Science: The Theory and Practice of Security Copyright Dedication Contents Acknowledgments About the Authors Foreword Preface Chapter 1: Concept of Security Introduction Scientific method in support of security science Scientific Method Engineering Design Process Defining the concept of security Security of individuals Hierarchy of Human Needs Safety versus Security Risk-driven Security Security of groups The Law and Social Contract Public Security (Policing) Private Security Security of nation-state and international systems. National Security and DefenseHomeland Security Securitization Concept of security matrix Security science: context defines concept definition Theoretical Definition of Security Studies in a Body of Knowledge Consolidated Framework of Security Science Security science Conclusion Further Reading References Chapter 2: Security Management Introduction Security management issues A systems approach General Systems Theory Benefits of a Systems Approach Security management Management Functions Security Planning Strategic security management frameworks Risk-based Framework. Quality Assurance FrameworkGovernance Framework Strategic Security Management Framework Organizational resilience Resilience Organizational Resilience Organizational Resilience Planning Building Resilience Security management functions Security Governance Controls Security Metrics and Performance Management Security Risk Management Succession Planning Security Training and Education Cost-Benefit Analysis Budget Security management policies and procedures Types of Procedures Features of a Strong Policy and Procedures Security principles Security ethics Security decay. ConclusionWebsites References Chapter 3: Security Risk Management Introduction The concept of risk Defining risk The concepts of probability to likelihood Probability in Risk Assessment Importance of consequence Source of risk Risk management An international approach to risk management The Context Risk Assessment Risk Treatment Security risk management Threat What Is Intent? What Is Capability? What is a Threat Assessment? Criticality Vulnerability Threat, criticality, and vulnerability Risk models and modeling Gaming risk Decision-making in risk. Decision-making and JudgmentHeuristics Perception and culture Psychometric Risk Perception Cultural Theory of Risk Gender and Risk Trust Trust the Information Gaining consensus Conclusion Further Reading References Chapter 4: Built Environment Introduction Built environment Security and the built environment Physical Reinforcement Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Lighting Effect Greener Environments Facility management Importance of Facility Management Purpose of Facilities Who is the facility manager? Emergence of the Facility Manager.