Physical and Logical Security Convergence: Powered by Enterprise Security Management

Description
To the point guide, that covers the essential information in an in-depth way of how to merge physical and information security into a converged approach.

Program

This book begins with an overall explanation of information security, physical security. It then goes on to detail why approaching these two different types of security in one way (called convergence) is so critical.

Physical and Logical Security Convergence then details enterprise security management as it relates to incident detection and incident management. This is followed by detailed examples of implementation, taking the reader through cases addressing various physical security technologies.



These technologies are, and include:

• Video Surveillance
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
• Access Controls
• Biometrics
• And much, much more.........

The topic of convergence is picking up momentum every day with every new computer exploit, announcement of a malicious insider, or issues related to terrorists, organised crime, and nation-state threats.

Key Features & Benefits:

• The book begins with an overall explanation of information security, physical security. This helps the reader understand why taking a single approach to security is so important.
• Covers many of the technologies involved in both physical and information security. Ensuring the reader is endowed with the essential knowledge that needs to be understood when operating within these areas.

'This message is presented using a nice balance of historical examples and contemporary business issues and case studies. The authors make their points by presenting information from public, and government perspectives. Thus, this book is appropriate for any leader in the field of security (Physical or IT).'

Dr. Terry Gudaitis, Cyber Intelligence Director, Cyveillance



Authors: William Crowell, Brian Contos, Colby DeRodeff, Dan Dunkel
Publisher: Syngress Press
ISBN 10: 1597491225
ISBN 13: 9781597491228

Pages: 592
Format: Soft Cover
Published Date: 31 May 2007
Availability: In Stock

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