Asia Pacific University Library catalogue


Ortmeier, P. J.

Introduction to security : operations and management / P.J. Ortmeier. - 3rd ed. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2009. - xiv, 418 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Security management. 2nd ed. c2005.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 398-412) and index.

Introduction: security's role in society -- History and overview -- Threats to safety and security -- Legal aspects of security -- Security operations : essential functions -- Physical security : structural, electronic, and human protection systems -- Personnel security through leadership and ethics -- Information and computer security -- Security management -- Risk assessment, security surveys, and planning -- Program implementation and administration -- Investigations, intelligence operations, and reporting -- Security applications and solutions -- Institutional security, disaster recovery, and executive protection -- Industrial security, retail loss prevention, and workplace violence -- Homeland security : confronting terrorism and domestic threats -- Trends and challenges -- Career opportunties -- The future.

9780135129272 (pbk.) 0135129273 (pbk.)

2007048004


Private security services--Management.
Buildings--Security measures.
Industries--Security measures.
Corporations--Security measures.
Security systems.
Computer security.

HV8290 / .O78 2009

363.289068 / ORT 2009