The Managers Handbook for Business Security

The Manager’s Handbook for Business Security is designed for new or current security managers who want build or enhance their business security programs. This book is not an exhaustive textbook on the fundamentals of security; rather, it is a series of short, focused subjects that inspire the reader to lead and develop more effective security programs.

Chapters are organized by topic so readers can easily—and quickly—find the information they need in concise, actionable, and practical terms. This book challenges readers to critically evaluate their programs and better engage their business leaders. It covers everything from risk assessment and mitigation to strategic security planning, information security, physical security and first response, business conduct, business resiliency, security measures and metrics, and much more.

The Manager’s Handbook for Business Security is a part of Elsevier’s Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio, a collection of real world solutions and "how-to" guidelines that equip executives, practitioners, and educators with proven information for successful security and risk management programs.

Chapters are organized by short, focused topics for easy referenceProvides actionable ideas that experienced security executives and practitioners have shown will add value to the business and make the manager a more effective leaderTakes a strategic approach to managing the security program, including marketing the program to senior business leadership and aligning security with business objectives

1. Understanding the Business of Security 2. Security Leadership – Establishing Yourself and Moving the Program Forward 3. Risk Assessment and Mitigation 4. Strategic Security Planning 5. Marketing the Security Program to the Business 6. Organizational Models 7. Regulations, Guidelines, and Standards 8. Information Security 9. Physical Security and First Response 10. Security Training and Education 11. Communication and Awareness Programs 12. Safe and Secure Workplaces 13. Business Conduct 14. Business Resiliency 15. Securing Your Supply Chain 16. Security Measures and Metrics 17. Continuous Learning – Addressing Risk with After-Action Reviews