Risk Analysis and The Security Survey

This book provides an understanding of the principles of risk analysis to security students and professionals, which will help them produce more effective, results-oriented security surveys geared to the ever-changing needs of the organization.

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The premise behind this book is that an understanding of the principles of risk analysis will produce a more effective, results-orientated security survey/audit geared to the ever changing needs of the organization. A survey/audit is more than a mere checklist indicating that a few locks need to be changed. Ideally, it is a physical representation and measurement of the organization's vulnerabilities, those threats facing it, and the degree to which the security program is effective in its level of protection. Understanding certain basics of risk analysis will insure that the security survey is an accurate reflection of the security program and the needs of the organization. This book will be of interest to anyone who is involved in analyzing risk and preparing, conducting, or interpreting the security survey/audit.



James F. Broder has more than 25 years experience in security and law enforcement. A frequent speaker at security seminars and conventions, he has served as a security executive, instructor and consultant.

Mr. Broder graduated from the University of California with a degree in Criminology and attended Hastings College of Law in San Francisco. He served with the FBI, U.S. State Department and as Special Assistant to the Chairman, Investigations Subcommittee, Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, U.S. House of Representatives.

Mr. Broder is certified as a Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security.