Electronic Security Systems

"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. It provides a well-written and concise overview of electronic security systems and their functions. It takes a holistic approach by focusing on the integration of different aspects of electronic security systems and includes a collection of practical experiences, solutions, and an approach to solving technical problems.

ISBN 0750679999   Pages 384 ISBN13 9780750679992 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology   Weight (grammes) 730 Imprint Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd   Published in Oxford Format Hardback   Height (mm) 229 Publication date 16 Jan 2007   Width (mm) 152 Library of Congress 2006049578   Spine width (mm) 25 DEWEY 658.47   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

Ch. 1		Electronic access control		1
Ch. 2		Badge making		19
Ch. 3		Biometrics		37
Ch. 4		Electronic alarm systems		53
Ch. 5		Fire systems		73
Ch. 6		Exterior and interior security sensors		95
Ch. 7		Closed circuit television		111
Ch. 8		Wireless		133
Ch. 9		Intercoms and controls		149
Ch. 10		Security control center		163
Ch. 11		Database management		179
Ch. 12		System configuration control		193
Ch. 13		Process automation		209
Ch. 14		Building automation		221
Ch. 15		Integration		233
Ch. 16		Consolidation		249
Ch. 17		Maintenance and testing		263
Ch. 18		Security design process		277
Ch. 19		Special compliance		291
Ch. 20		Trends		303
App. A		Pros and cons of a consolidated database		313
App. B		Security audit		323
App. C		Integration tips		329
App. D		Technical security job grades		337
App. E		Interviewing		347

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