Risk Analysis and Security Countermeasure Selection

Exploring new and emerging risks since the first edition, this book presents updated case examples and new technology and methodologies for attacking existent and future threats. This edition covers virtually all of the risk analysis methodologies accepted by the Department of Homeland Security, looking at recent modifications given specific industry and sector requirements for certain facilities. The author outlines the risk assessment and countermeasure processes step by step and takes readers from a basic to an advanced level of understanding.

Thomas L. Norman, CPP/PSP/CSC, is an internationally acclaimed security risk management consultant with more than 35 years of experience working in the United States, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He is the author of the industry reference manual on integrated security system design. He has developed formulas and processes that are used by the entire security industry to calculate the effectiveness of security programs and overall security program cost-effectiveness. His published works have been quoted and referenced by organizations such as the Cato Institute, the National Broadcasting Company, and Security Management.