Developing solid, thorough infrastructure security assessments in diverse sectors

Drawing on the collective experience of many experts, this definitive reference presents the best methods, techniques, and measurements to help security analysts conduct objective security assessments. It helps readers understand advanced security assessment concepts in today's high-risk world and identify, measure, and prioritize security risks. A comprehensive, practical guide, this resource:

• Describes a practical, proven approach that has been used in over 3,000 security assessments in thirty countries

• Features three primary sections: an introduction that helps analysts understand today's challenging environment; an overview of security assessment methodology broken down into five specific elements; and details on tailoring the methodology to specific industries

• Defines the purpose of the security assessment process, the behavioral and physical sciences brought into play, the techniques used, and measurement and evaluation tools and standards

• Presents an S3E comprehensive, system-integrated methodology supported by user-friendly, step-by-step guidance that is complemented by a series of S3E Security Assessment Methodology matrices

• Includes chapters dedicated to specific infrastructure sectors: water; energy; transportation; chemical industry and hazardous materials; agriculture and food; banking and finance; and telecommunications

• Provides worksheets that facilitate the cataloging and documenting of research data

This book gives consultants, security practitioners, corporate security managers and directors, and others a reliable, hands-on "briefcase" reference to use in the office as well as in the field. It's also an ideal text for upper-level students in related courses.