The Manager's Handbook for Business Security

George Campbell

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2014
• Print ISBN: 9780128000625
• eBook ISBN: 9780128002001
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Business Strategy
• Index: Business

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 reference- Provides actionable ideas that experienced security executives and practitioners have shown will add value to the business and make the manager a more effective leader- Takes a strategic approach to managing the security program, including marketing the program to senior business leadership and aligning security with business objectives

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• 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
• Appendix A. Risk Review Elements
• Appendix B. Security Devices, Equipment, and Installation Labor Costs
• Appendix C. Request for Proposals for Contract Security Services at [Specific Company Location(s)]
• Appendix D. Workplace Violence Incident Response Guideline
• Appendix E. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Template
• Appendix F. Corporate Incident Reporting and Response Plan
• Appendix G. Considering the Essentials: Questions for People and Program Development
• About the Contributing Editor
• About Elsevier’s Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio
• Index