Product Description

A practical reference written to assist the security professional in clearly identifying what systems are required to meet security needs as defined by a threat analysis and vulnerability assessment. All of the elements necessary to conduct a detailed survey of a facility and the methods used to document the findings of that survey are covered. Once the required systems are determined, the chapters following present how to assemble and evaluate bids for the acquisition of the required systems in a manner that will meet the most rigorous standards established for competitive bidding. The book also provides recommended approaches for system/user implementation, giving checklists and examples for developing management controls using the installed systems. This book was developed after a careful examination of the approved reference material available from the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS International) for the certification of Physical Security Professionals (PSP). It is intended to fill voids left by the currently approved reference material to perform implementation of systems suggested in the existing reference texts. This book is an excellent "How To" for the aspiring security professional who wishes to take on the responsibilities of security system implementation, or the security manager who wants to do a professional job of system acquisition without hiring a professional consultant.

* Offers a step-by-step approach to identifying the application, acquiring the product and implementing the recommended system.
* Builds upon well-known, widely adopted concepts prevalent among security professionals.
* Offers seasoned advice on the competitive bidding process as well as on legal issues involved in the selection of applied products.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #565599 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 312 pages

Customer Reviews

So This Is How They Do It?
By Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP, author of ISP Certification-The Industrial Security Professional Exam Manual and Under the Lontar Palm


This book goes into great detail about security systems without being too simplified. My security background until recently had been in safeguarding information on a team of 22 security professionals. Recently I took a new job as the head of corporate security and had to develop new security systems. Of course I hired professionals to bid on the job, but I lacked experience to really understand what I needed. I consulted some colleagues and of course went to ASIS international for recommendations.

In the process, I was pleased to have discovered Physical Security Systems Handbook. It really helped me to work with the vendors to help them understand what I needed and better understand what they recommended. This book does an excellent job of breaking down the components of the security system (ie. strike plates, crash bars, cameras, alarms and etc). It also goes into great detail to show you how to survey existing sytems and improve them. In my case, we had to start from scratch and this book helped me through the process.

If you have had similar experiences or are looking for study material for the CPP, ISP or other certifications, get this book.

Great book
Accurate, down to the point, practical, logically presented in a project oriented approach and yet concise. The book leads you from square one in physical security system implementation up to the actual realisation of the system and more.