Effective Security Management, Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

~ Charles A. Sennewald CPP (Author) "The structural framework of an organization is a vehicle for accomplishing the purposes for which a company or a department is established..." (more)
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Picks the right issues to cover.

A good coverage of issues normally not addressed insecurity management. books such as functions dealing with people. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Book Description

This new edition outlines how to manage a security program in today's challenging environment

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 395 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 4 edition (March 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750674547
• ISBN-13: 978-0750674546
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #320,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe this is one of the best!, April 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Effective Security Management, Third Edition (Hardcover)

While Effective Security Management provides a reasonable, high-level look at security management and all of its aspects, I found it to be remedial and insufficient. I own it as a textbook for a graduate course, and many of my classmates agree that you could read the end summary of each chapter to get all of the information of interest.

Beyond that, I was disappointed with the tone and messaging for many parts of the book. At times, examples in the book appear rather sexist in nature, often referring to things that women tend to do wrong. The same also goes for references to people living alternative lifestyles. The book also makes references to moral issues when it would be more appropriate to talk about ethics.

Finally, the 'new' computer section is woefully dated and inadequate. Sennewald may feel that it's necessary to include some high level review of different computer components, but this knowledge doesn't really help manage computer security, and the approach puts computer and information security as mere afterthoughts to an overall security management approach.

Unfortunately, this book is currently seen as one of the best books in the field. So, if you have to read it, make sure to do so with caution and supplement the material with other sources.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Key Points, June 13, 2000

By	Christina Miller (Grand Haven, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Effective Security Management, Third Edition (Hardcover)

I found Sennewald's book to be complete, easily understood and worthy of practical application. The book focuses on security management approaches to not only introduce security to an organization, but also to stabilze, enhance and gain support for existing security systems/department. Sennewald foregoes the lock and key discussion to present suggestions every security manager can use. The book outlines organizational systems and explains security's important role in organizations. It concentrates on development of human resources of security departments. The book is an easy read, clear and concise.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review by an Industry Professional, July 6, 2005

By	Michael Khairallah - See all my reviews

The latest edition of Effectiv Security Management is an invaluable reference for new security managers and a good tool for the experienced security professional. The book begins with the 30,000 foot view then quickly focuses on each aspect
of security management.

The reader gets a valuable perspective on corporate culture and the role of each member of the security team, along with good checklist for hiring new employees and creating job descriptions.
The book does a good job of explaining on-the-job training and methods for discipline, motivation and promotions.

The book also covers the role of security communications within the company. The book covers techniques for managing the security department by defining methods for risk assessment, planning and budgeting with good examples. The book explains the importance of written policies and procedures and provides techniques for applying computer technology to department management along with ways to employ statistical analysis in managing a security department.

There is an excellent section on relationships with Law Enforcement, industry and the community in this book. The most amusing and insightful section was "Jackass Management". The reader is certain to find examples of management types they have experienced in the past and are likely to encounter in the future. The book is well written and well worth the time to read.

Michael Khairallah, PSP
Security Design Solutions
Covington LA