Understanding, assessing, and responding to terrorism : protecting critical infrastructure and personnel / Brian T. Bennett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bennett, Brian T.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil defense--United States.

Civil defense.

United States.

Terrorism--United States--Prevention.

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

xv, 466 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience, [2007]

Summary:

This book provides readers (including facility managers, safety engineers, and emergency responders) with a thorough understanding of how to conduct a meaningful vulnerability assessment and apply the necessary protective measures to ensure the safety of both personnel and facilities. * Outlines techniques for improving personnel safety through the implementation of counter-terrorism programs. * Unites the emergency response/public sector community with the private sector over infrastructure protection, thus allowing for easier communication between them. * Has a unique perspective from an author with exhaustive experience in the field.

Contents:

The terrorist threat

Critical infrastructure

Types of terrorist attacks

Weapons of mass destruction

The terrorist's preparation for an attack

Risk and threat assessment

Protecting critical infrastructure, key resources, and key assets

Principles of protective security

Effective security countermeasures

General emergency response considerations

Emergency response to a weapon of mass destruction attack.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780471771524

047177152X

OCLC:

71348739