Effective Physical Security, Third Edition [Paperback]

Lawrence Fennelly (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750677678 | ISBN-13: 978-0750677677 | Publication Date: December 22, 2003 | Edition: 3

Effective Physical Security, Third Edition is a best-practices compendium that details the essential elements to physical security protection. The book contains completely updated sections that have been carefully selected from the previous Butterworth-Heinemann publication, Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, 4E.

Designed for easy reference, the Third Edition contains important coverage of environmental design, security surveys, locks, lighting, CCTV as well as a new chapter covering the latest in physical security design and planning for Homeland Security. The new edition continues to serve as a valuable reference for experienced security practitioners as well as students in undergraduate and graduate security programs.

- Each chapter has been contributed to by top professionals in the security industry
- Over 80 figures illustrate key security concepts discussed
- Numerous appendices, checklists, and glossaries support the easy-to-reference organization

- Each chapter has been contributed to by top professionals in the security industry
- Over 80 figures illustrate key security concepts discussed
- Numerous appendices, checklists, and glossaries support the easy-to-reference organization

Editorial Reviews

Review

For those basic components of physical security controls, one need look no further than the third edition of this Lawrence Fennelly work. Fennelly provides readers with a quick, easy-to-understand reference on security controls, design and management techniques. Numerous drawings capture the reader's attention and ensure that each control will be well understood and implemented correctly. .any security professional would benefit from the collection of knowledge and useful information assembled in this book, especially those seeking the newly launched ASIS Physical Security Professional Certification. - Security Management

Fennelly has tapped into the experiences of many top security professionals to get a broad brush of knowledge for his most recent book. Each chapter has good depth and detailed information that is valuable to the general practitioner. - Professional Safety

Book Description

Update of the classic professional reference and textbook on fundamental physical security principles!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 3 edition (December 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750677678
• ISBN-13: 978-0750677677
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction and reference to the subject, March 26, 2001

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J. G. Heiser (Sunninghill, Berks) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Effective Physical Security, Second Edition (Paperback)

I'm not an expert in physical security--I like to think of myself in an expert in information security. An understanding of physical security topics is essential for an Infosec consultant, but consultants and CISSP test candidates looking for information on this subject don't really know where to turn.

This book was suggested to me by another CISSP and I found it useful. The book, which is really a set of essays by multiple authors, including Fennelly, is split into three sections: Design, Equipment, and Operations. It includes lengthy discussions of building construction, lighting and fencing, and far more about locks than I ever wanted to know. Many checklists on several different subject areas are included, although not all of the checklist items are necessarily explained somewhere in the book. Several very detailed glossaries are included, although they are unfortunately not listed in the table of contents or index.

The chapter "Electronic Access Control and System Integration" is good, but is lifted right out of another book I recommend, "The Book on Access Control," by Konicek and Little. The chapter "Physical Access Control for Computer Areas," taken from John M. Carroll's computer security text is excellent. I highly recommend the chapter "Approaches to Physical Security" by Gigliotti and Jason. Infosec professionals will feel at home with the discussion of threat analysis, planning, cost justification, and layering. Besides being a useful essay on physical security, there is a lot of value to the Infosec professional in learning how related disciplines approach similar problems.

Chapter 2, the author's 11-page essay on conducting security surveys, is not only a useful guide to that subject, but it also contains wise advice that should be helpful for a professional in any discipline: "Only when you have developed the ability to visualize the potential for criminal activity will you become an effective crime scene surveyor." Overall, the book seems pretty solid, so I'm putting it on my must-buy list for security practitioners.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction for security new comers., September 13, 2005

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C. Yau (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Effective Physical Security, Third Edition (Paperback)

The chapter on Crime Prevention by Environmental Design was worth the price of the book. Technical coverage of various physical design features (CCTV, alarms, lighting, etc) were sufficient. The book is an excellent reference for security new comers. I personally would like to see more specific treatment on various security scenarios such as warehouse, commercial buildings, etc. In general, I consider this a good buy.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective Physical Security, March 8, 2007

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This review is from: Effective Physical Security, Third Edition (Paperback)

This is a great book! For those in Facilities security, physical security or responsible for the security of a community, this is a must read. Insightful! Helps you ask the right questions and points you to positive solutions.