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Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems

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ISBN-10: 075068352X

ISBN-13: 9780750683524

Edition: 2nd 2008

Authors: Mary Lynn Garcia

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Design and Evaluation of Physical Security Systems, 2e, includes updated references to security expectations and changes since 9/11. The threat chapter includes references to new threat capabilities in Weapons of Mass Destruction, and a new figure on hate crime groups in the US. All the technology chapters have been reviewed and updated to include technology in use since 2001, when the first edition was published. Garcia has also added a new chapter that shows how the methodology described in the book is applied in transportation systems. College faculty who have adopted this text have suggested improvements and these have been incorporated as well. This second edition also includes some…    
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Book details

List price: $67.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 11/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 370
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English

Ms. Garcia is a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Labs. She has over 20 years experience in Science and Engineering research, development, application, teaching, and project management experience of security systems and technology. She has been a certified Protection Professional since 1997.

Part One
Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems
Introduction
Safety vs. Security Deterrence Process
Overview Physical Protection System
Design PPS Functions
Design Goals
Design Criteria
Analysis
Physical Protection System
Design and the Relationship to Risk Summary
Facility Characterization
Introduction
Physical Conditions
Facility Operations
Facility Policies and Procedures
Regulatory Requirements
Safety Considerations
Legal Issues
Corporate Goals and Objectives
Other Information
Summary
Security Principle
Threat Definition [extensively updated]
Introduction
Steps for Threat
Definition List
Threat Information
Collect Threat Information
Organize Threat Information
Example Threat Statements
Target Identification
Introduction
Undesirable Consequences
Consequence Analysis Targets
Techniques for Target
Identification Vital Area
Identification
Summary
Security Principle
Part Two
Physical Protection System Design
Introduction
Physical Protection System
Design PPS Functions
Relationship of PPS Functions
Characteristics of an Effective PPS
Design Criteria
Additional Design Elements
Summary
Security Principles
Exterior Intrusion Sensors
Introduction
Performance Characteristics
Sensor Classification
Sensor Technology
Perimeter Sensor Systems
Design Concepts and Goals
Effects of Physical and Environmental Conditions
Integration with Video
Assessment System
Integration with Barrier Delay System
Exterior Sensor Subsystem
Characteristics Procedures
Summary
Security Principles
Interior Intrusion Sensors
Introduction
Performance Characteristics
Sensor Classification
Sensor Technology
Effects of Environmental Conditions
Sensor Selection
Procedures System Integration
Summary
Security Principles
Alarm Assessment
Introduction
Assessment vs. Surveillance
Video Alarm Assessment
System Alarm Assessment by Response Force
Integration with Safety Systems
Legal issues
Procedures Acceptance Testing
Summary Security
Principles
Alarm Communication and Display
Introduction
Evolution of Alarm Reporting Systems
AC&D Attributes Alarm Communication Subsystem
Alarm Control and Display Offline Systems
AC&D System Design
Summary
Security Principles
Entry Control
Introduction
Personnel Entry Control
Personnel Entry Control
Bypass Contraband Detection Locks System
Integration and Installation Issues
Procedures Administrative Procedures
Summary
Security Principles
Access Delay
Introduction
Barrier Types and Principles System
Considerations Aspects of Penetration
Perimeter Barriers Structural
Barriers Dispensable
Barriers Procedures
Summary
Security Principles
Response [extensively updated]
Introduction
General Considerations
Contingency Planning Communication
Interruption Procedures
Summary
Security Principles
Part Three
Analysis and Evaluation
Introduction
Adversary Paths
Effectiveness Measures
Quantitative Analysis
Critical Path Qualitative Analysis
Summary
Security Principles
EASI Computer Model for Analysis
Introduction
Quantitative Analysis Tools
EASI Model
Using the Model Adversary
Sequence Diagrams
Summary
Security Principle
Risk Assessment
Introduction
Risk Management Approaches
Risk Equation Vulnerability Assessment Process
Risk Assessment
Performance Testing
Summary
Security Principle
Transportation System application [New]
Threat ta
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