Security and Loss Prevention: An Introduction

by PhilipPurpuraCPPFlorenceDarlingtonTechnicalCollege (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $3.42

  Continuing the tradition of the original editions, the Fourth Edition of Security and Loss Prevention is designed to provide security students and professionals with an introduction to loss prevention concepts and security program implementation. Functioning as a bridge between physical security and computer security, the Fourth Edition provides proven strategies to prevent and reduce incidents of loss due to crime, fire, accident, error, and mismanagement. The Fourth Edition is completely updated with new coverage of Information Technology (IT) as it relates to Physical Security, the Business and Careers of Security and Loss Prevention, Risk Analysis, E-business Loss Prevention, and OSHA standards. The book includes new case studies, sidebar questions, international perspectives, Web exercises, and industry links throughout the text. Written in a reader-friendly, interactive style, it serves as an essential reference to applying loss prevention theory to create real-world security solutions. A brand new Instructor's Manual is available for this edition. It is a recommended reading for the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam. It includes practical case studies and dozens of illustrations. It covers cutting edge and extremely timely topics and threats including the Internet, terrorism, and e-commerce security issues.