Security Operations Management

Security Operations Management, 3rd edition, is the latest edition the seminal reference on corporate security management operations for today’s security management professionals and students.

The book explores the characteristics of today’s globalized workplaces, why security has a key role within them, and what the greatest concern are to security practitioners and senior managers. Incorporating the latest security research and best practices, updates to Security Operations Management 3rd edition include explorations of the key skills needed by security managers to demonstrate the value of their security program, greater emphasis on identifying and managing risk, and coverage of the latest technological advances in security control, command, communications, and computing. The third edition also delves more deeply than previous editions into online security training practices, as well as investigates the changing roles of women and minorities in security operations.

Includes all-new cases and examples—including from outside the U.S.—providing coverage of both the business and technical aspects of securityOffers increased coverage of cybercrime and workplace violenceExplores the latest technological advances in security control, command, communications, and computing, and current techniques for how prospective security personnel are vetted, including how to use social mediaPrepares security professionals for professional certification exams

Preface Acknowledgments

PART I - GENERAL MANAGERIAL FUNDAMENTALS AND COMPETENCIES Chapter 1: Security Operations in the Management Environment Chapter 2: Core Competencies to Initiate Effective Protection Programs Chapter 3: Vetting to Make Best Selections of Future Employees Chapter 4: Training and Developing Workers for High Performance Chapter 5: Supporting and Motivating Supervisors and Staff

PART II - SPECIAL ISSUES IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS Chapter 6: Personnel Management: Appraising for Promotion or Discipline Chapter 7: Accounting Controls and Budgeting Chapter 8: Operating Personnel-Intensive Programs Chapter 9: Operating Physical- and Technology-Centered Programs Chapter 10: Challenges for Security Operations Today and Tomorrow Chapter 11: Leadership for Optimal Security Operations

Appendix A: Contact Information for Security Organizations Appendix B: Code of Ethics of ASIS International Appendix C: The MBA Oath Appendix D: Report of the Task Force on Private Security