To adequately protect an organization, physical security must go beyond the "gates, guns, and guards" mentality that characterizes most security programs. Creating a sound security plan involves understanding not only security requirements but also the dynamics of the marketplace, employee issues, and management goals. The Complete Guide to Physical Security discusses the assets of a facility—people, building, and location—and the various means to protect them. It emphasizes the marriage of technology and physical hardware to help those tasked with protecting these assets to operate successfully in the ever-changing world of security.

The book covers specific physical security technologies, such as intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance systems—including networked video. It addresses the reasoning behind installations, how to work with contractors, and how to develop a central station for monitoring. It also discusses government regulations for building secured facilities and SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities). Case examples demonstrate the alignment of security program management techniques with not only the core physical security elements and technologies but also operational security practices.

The authors of this book have nearly 50 years combined experience in the security industry—including the physical security and security management arenas. Their insights provide the foundation for security professionals to develop a comprehensive approach to achieving physical security requirements while also establishing leadership roles that help further the overall mission of their organization.

Contents

Physical Security Planning

Setting the Stage

Site Planning

Reviewing the Physical Design

Vulnerability Assessments

The Security Survey

Vulnerability Assessment

Developing a Vulnerability Assessment

Understanding the Threats

Making Adjustments

Secsign and Planning

Security Planning and Evaluation

Security Design Concepts

Security Technologies

EASI Model

Adversary Sequence Diagram

Working with Architects

Working with Contractors

Construction Review

Security Construction Projects

New Construction

Initial Point of Access

Roadway Design

Parking

Loading Docks

Signage

Retrofitting

Protection in Depth

Protection-in-Depth Concepts

Protection Plans

Evacuation Drills

Incident Response

Penetration Tests

Access Control Violation Monitoring

Perimeter Protection

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Protecting with CPTED Concepts

Barriers

Lighting

Access Control

Access Control

Anti-Passback

Access Control Head End

Turnstiles and Mantraps

Physical Protection Systems

Doors

Windows

Interior Intrusion Detection Systems

Per...