Proactive Security Administration, 2nd edition

For all introductory courses in security, security management, and security administration.

This completely updated book introduces current theory, critical issues, and best practices for the proactive delivery of security services. It offers balanced, realistic, and thorough treatment of both public and private sectors, as well as up-to-date coverage of cooperation between them. Authored by professionals active in the field, it covers topics ranging from planning to training, global security to the specific challenges of protecting humans, property, and assets in diverse settings. This edition’s extensive updates include an entire chapter on enterprise risk management; a new chapter merging homeland security and emergency management; and new chapters on both compliance and emerging trends in security.

Hallmark Features

An introduction to current security administration issues, strategies and technologies–emphasizing the role of the security administrator in preventing and detecting security incidents

• Offers students today’s best, most proactive techniques for administering security 

Thorough coverage of the legal bases for public and private sector security operations–including sources of law, structure of court systems, principles of criminal and civil liability, requirements for protecting information, laws governing the execution of common security measures, and legal issues affecting public-private relationships

• Helps students clearly understand the legal framework they must operate in

Complete coverage of current laws and policies related to security administration–including USA Patriot Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, HIPAA, and Sarbanes-Oxley

• Gives students up-to-date insights into the laws, regulations, standards, and government policies that powerfully impact security management 

Thorough coverage of personnel and human relations issues related to security administration–including educational requirements for security personnel; background checking; employment and collective bargaining law; and the administration of rewards and other methods for motivating personnel and promoting career development

• Helps prepare students to successfully manage personnel in a security organization

Coverage of the field’s current employment opportunities–including opportunities in both the public and private sectors

• Supports students in pursuing careers in either traditional law enforcement and non-traditional areas of the security industry

Up-to-date coverage of security technology–focusing on how technology can now be used to protect critical assets

• Familiarizes students with cutting-edge security technologies and their real-world application

Policy examples throughout–helping link concepts and theory to real-world practice

• Helps students successfully apply what they are learning

Proven pedagogy–includingchapter-opening “Key Terms” and chapter-ending Discussion Questions

• Helps students understand and think critically about key concepts and issues 

Internet “WebSearches”–offering additional opportunities for gaining insight into current topics of interest

• Familiarizes students with the process of conducting security-related research on the Internet
• Points students to additional information for future study and practice

• Guides students in understanding and managing the strategic issues associated with security in large businesses 

New! Chapter merging homeland security and emergency management–including more coverage of the Department of Homeland Security and the agencies belonging to it; the risks presented by emergencies; and the administration of emergency response via the National Incident Management Systems

• Helps students prepare to assess and respond to incidents involving terrorism and all-hazards situations 

New! Full chapter on compliance–including current laws, standards, and regulatory mandates in environments such as healthcare, finance, and safety in K-12 schools and higher education

• Helps students understand the crucial necessity for compliance, and the legal issues associated with failures of compliance 

New! Chapter on emerging trends and directions–including the future of security services and trends from both an economic and political standpoint

• Prepares students to constantly reexamine and revise their organizations’ strategic security plans to reflect new economic, cultural, political, and legal challenges

New! Full chapter on securing assets in special industries–including security concerns for colleges and universities, schools, hospitals, the maritime industry, laboratories, shopping malls and retail, and the gaming industry

• Prepares students to meet the specific challenges they will face as security professionals in several key industries