Electronic Security Systems: A Manager's Guide to Evaluating and Selecting System Solutions
Electronic Security Systems is a book written to help the security professional understand the various electronic security functional components and the ways these components interconnect. Providing a holistic approach to solving security issues, this book discusses such topics as integrating electronic functions, developing a system, component philosophy, possible long-term issues, and the culture within a corporation. The book uses a corporate environment as its example; however, the basic...
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Electronic Security Systems is a book written to help the security professional understand the various electronic security functional components and the ways these components interconnect. Providing a holistic approach to solving security issues, this book discusses such topics as integrating electronic functions, developing a system, component philosophy, possible long-term issues, and the culture within a corporation. The book uses a corporate environment as its example; however, the basic issues can be applied to virtually any environment.For a security professional to be effective, he or she needs to understand the electronics as they are integrated into a total security system. Electronic Security Systems allows the professional to do just that, and is an invaluable addition to any security library.* Provides a well-written and concise overview of electronic security systems and their functions* Takes a holistic approach by focusing on the integration of different aspects of electronic security systems* Includes a collection of practical experiences, solutions, and an approach to solving technical problems
Preface viiAcknowledgments xiElectronic Access Control 1Badge Making 19Biometrics 37Electronic Alarm Systems 53Fire Systems 73Exterior and Interior Security Sensors 95Closed Circuit Television 111Wireless 133Intercoms and Controls 149Security Control Center 163Database Management 179System Configuration Control 193Process Automation 209Building Automation 221Integration 233Consolidation 249Maintenance and Testing 263Security Design Process 277Special Compliance 291Trends 303Pros and Cons of a Consolidated Database 313Security Audit 323Integration Tips 329Technical Security Job Grades 337Interviewing 347Index 355
