"Introduction to Security" has been the leading text on private security for over thirty years. Celebrated for its balanced and professional approach, this new edition gives future security professionals a broad, solid base that prepares them to serve in a variety of positions. Security is a diverse and rapidly growing field that is immune to outsourcing. The author team as well as an outstanding group of subject-matter experts combine their knowledge and experience with a full package of materials geared to experiential learning. As a recommended title for security certifications, and an information source for the military, this is an essential reference for all security professionals. This timely revision expands on key topics and adds new material on important issues in the 21st century environment such as the importance of communication skills; the value of education; internet-related security risks; changing business paradigms; and brand protection.
New sections on terrorism and emerging security threats like cybercrime and piracy Top industry professionals from aerospace and computer firms join instructors from large academic programs as co-authors and contributors Expanded ancillaries for both instructors and students, including interactive web-based video and case studies
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"Introduction to Security" has been the leading text on private security for over thirty years. Celebrated for its balanced and professional approach, this new edition gives future security professionals a broad, solid base that prepares them to serve in a variety of positions. Security is a diverse and rapidly growing field that is immune to outsourcing. The author team as well as an outstanding group of subject-matter experts combine their knowledge and experience with a full package of materials geared to experiential learning. As a recommended title for security certifications, and an information source for the military, this is an essential reference for all security professionals. This timely revision expands on key topics and adds new material on important issues in the 21st century environment such as the importance of communication skills; the value of education; internet-related security risks; changing business paradigms; and brand protection.
New sections on terrorism and emerging security threats like cybercrime and piracy Top industry professionals from aerospace and computer firms join instructors from large academic programs as co-authors and contributors Expanded ancillaries for both instructors and students, including interactive web-based video and case studies
Imprint | Butterworth-Heinemann |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | October 2012 |
Authors | Robert Fischer, Edward Halibozek, David Walters |
Dimensions | 235 x 191 x 38mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 544 |
Edition | 9th edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-12-385057-7 |
Barcode | 9780123850577 |
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LSN | 0-12-385057-6 |