Overview

7 1/2 X 9 1/4 in

Full Product Details

Author:   Thomas L. Norman, CPP/PSP/CSC (Global Cyber Security Consultant - Ingram Micro, Buffalo, NY)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.810kg
ISBN:  

9780123820280

ISBN 10:   0123820286
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   16 November 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780128054659
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Part 1 – The Basics1. Introduction and Overview2. Foundational Security and Access Control Concepts3. How Access Control Systems Work Part 2 – How Things Work4. Access Control Credentials and Credential Readers5. Access Control Portals6. Life Safety and Exit Devices7. Door Types and Door Frames8. Doors and Fire Ratings9. Electrified Locks – Overview10. Electrified Locks – Free Egress Locks11. Electrified Locks – Magnetic Locks12. Electrified Locks – Dead-Bolt Locks13. Electrified Locks – Specialized Locks14. Standard Door/Lock Combinations15. Specialized Portal Control Devices and Applications16. Access Control System History You Need to Know17. Access Control Panels and Networks18. Access Control System Servers and Workstations Part 3 – The Things that Make Systems Sing19. Security System Integration20. Integrated Alarm System Devices21. Related Security Systems22. Related Building/Facility Systems23. Cabling Considerations24. Environmental Considerations25. Access Control Design 26. Access Control System Installation and Commissioning27. System Management, Maintenance and Repair

Reviews

This book is likely one of the most current and comprehensive works available in this subject area...This book is recommended for the general reader of security literature and those with specific access control responsibilities needing a ready reference source. --Security Management, December 2012, page 82 In this book, Thomas L. Norman, a master at electronic security and risk management consulting and author of the industry reference manual for the design of integrated security systems, describes the full range of EAC devices--credentials, readers, locks, sensors, wiring, and computers, showing how they work, and how they are installed. The book presents an arcane and complex subject with a conversational and layered learning approach which results in a thorough understanding of each point, thus offering quick career advancement potential to students and prospective security professionals. --ASIS International.com

In this book, Thomas L. Norman, a master at electronic security and risk management consulting and author of the industry reference manual for the design of integrated security systems, describes the full range of EAC devices--credentials, readers, locks, sensors, wiring, and computers, showing how they work, and how they are installed. The book presents an arcane and complex subject with a conversational and layered learning approach which results in a thorough understanding of each point, thus offering quick career advancement potential to students and prospective security professionals. --ASIS International.com

Author Information

Thomas L. Norman, CPP/CSC is an internationally acclaimed security and anti-terrorism consultant. Mr. Norman's expertise ranges from risk management consulting to security program development consulting to security technology consulting, to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) consulting. Mr. Norman is a prolific author and his ideas have affected the design on numerous security technologies. Mr. Norman works in very high security areas and teaches how to evaluate the correct mix of technology and non-technology approaches for each case. Mr. Norman's pleasant writing style makes learning interesting and helps you retain more of what is taught.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Countries Available

All regions