Energy infrastructure protection and homeland security / Frank R. Spellman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spellman, Frank R., author.

Series:

Homeland security series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy facilities--Protection--United States.

Energy facilities.

Energy facilities--Security measures--United States.

Terrorism--United States--Prevention.

Terrorism.

Security systems.

United States.

Civil defense--United States.

Civil defense.

Physical Description:

xiv, 289 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Bernan Press, [2016]

Summary:

In the post-9/11 world, the possibility of energy infrastructure terrorism -- the use of weapons to cause devastating damage to the energy industrial sector and cause cascading effects -- is very real. Energy Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security is a reference for those involved with our energy infrastructure who want quick answers to complicated questions. It is intended to help employers and employees handle security threats they must be prepared to meet on a daily basis. This updated second edition focuses on all components of the energy sector, including sites involved in producing, refining, transporting, generating, transmitting, conserving, building, distributing, maintaining, and controlling energy systems and system components. It presents common-sense methodologies in a straightforward manner and is accessible to those who have no experience with energy infrastructure or homeland security. Through this text, readers gain an understanding of the challenges of domestic preparedness and the immediate need for heightened awareness regarding the present threats faced by the energy sector as a potential terrorist target. This book provides knowledge of security principles and measures that can be implemented, adding a critical component not only to one's professional knowledge but also giving one the tools needed to combat terrorism.

Contents:

Critical infrastructure

The energy sector

Energy sector security

Vulnerability assessments

Preparation: When is enough, enough?

SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisitions)

Emergency response

Security techniques and hardware

The paradigm shift

Appendix: Definition of terms.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Spellman, Frank R. author. Energy infrastructure protection and homeland security.

ISBN:

9781598888164

1598888161

OCLC:

932001809

Publisher Number:

99971678866