Risk analysis and security countermeasure selection. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Thomas L. Norman.
• Authors: Norman, Thomas L
• Contents: Preface; ; Acknowledgments; ; Author; ; Risk Analysis: The Basis for Appropriate and Economical Countermeasures; For Students Using This Book in an Academic Environment; Introduction; Critical Thinking; Qualitative versus Quantitative Analysis; Theory, Practice, and Tools; Organization; Summary; References; Q&A; ; Risk Analysis Basics and DHS-Approved Risk Analysis Methods ; Introduction; U.S. Department of Homeland Security Concerns; Risk Analysis for Facilities and Structures; Many Interested Stakeholders and Agendas; Commercially Available Software Tools; Risk Analysis Basics; Risk Assessment Steps; Which Methodology to Use?; Summary; References; Q&A; ; Risk Analysis Skills and Tools; Introduction; Security Risk Analysis Skills; Security Risk Analysis Tools; Summary; References; Q&A; ; Critical Thinking and the Risk Analysis Process ; Introduction; Overview of Critical Thinking; Importance of Critical Thinking; Analysis Requires Critical Thinking; The Eight Elements That Make Up the Thinking Process; The Concepts, Goals, Principles, and Elements of Critical Thinking; Summary; References; Q&A; ; Asset Characterization and Identification ; Introduction; Theory; Practice; Tools; Summary; Reference; Q&A; ; Criticality and Consequence Analysis ; Introduction; Twofold Approach; Criticality versus Consequence; Criticality; Visualization; Consequence Analysis; Building Your Own Criticality/Consequences Matrix; Criticality/Consequence Matrix Instructions; Summary; Q&A; ; Threat Analysis ; Introduction; Theory; Practice; Tools; Predictive Threat Assessment; Inductive versus Deductive Reasoning; Predictive Risk Example; Summary; References; Q&A; ; Assessing Vulnerability ; Introduction; Review of Vulnerability Assessment Model; Define Scenarios and Evaluate Specific Consequences; Evaluate Vulnerability; Summary; References; Q&A; ; Estimating Probability ; Introduction; Resources for Likelihood; Criminal versus Terrorism Likelihood Resources; Criminal Incident Likelihood Estimates; Summary; References; Q&A; ; Risk Analysis Process ; Introduction; Objective; Complete Risk Analysis Process; Risk Analysis Process; Diagram Analysis; Asset Target Value Matrixes; Probability Summary Matrix; Vulnerability Components; Summary; Q&A; ; Prioritizing Risk ; Introduction; Prioritization Criteria; Natural Prioritization (Prioritizing by Formula); Prioritization of Risk; Communicating Priorities Effectively; Best Practices: Ranking Risk Results; Summary; Q&A; ; Security Policy Introduction ; Introduction; Hierarchy of Security Program Development; What are Policies, Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures?; Summary; Q&A; ; Security Policy and Countermeasure Goals; Introduction; Theory; Role of Policies in the Security Program; Role of Countermeasures in the Security Program; Why Should Policies Precede Countermeasures?; Security Policy Goals; Security Countermeasure Goals; Policy Support for Countermeasures; Key Policies; Summary; Q&A; ; Developing Effective Security Policies ; Introduction; Process for Developing and Introducing Security Policies; Policy Requirements; Basic Security Policies; Security Policy Implementation Guidelines; Regulation-Driven Policies; Non-Regulation-Driven Policies; Summary; Q&A; ; Countermeasure Goals and Strategies ; Introduction; Countermeasure Objectives, Goals, and Strategies; Access Control; Deterrence; Detection; Assessment; Response; Evidence Gathering; Comply With The Business Culture of the Organization; Minimize Impediments to Normal Business Operations; Safe and Secure Environment; Design Programs to Mitigate Possible Harm from Hazards and Threat Actors; Summary; Reference; Q&A; ; Types of Countermeasures ; Introduction; Baseline Security Program; Specific Countermeasures; Countermeasure Selection Basics; Summary; References; Q&A; ; Countermeasure Selection and Budgeting Tools ; Introduction; The Challenge; Countermeasure Effectiveness; Functions of Countermeasures; Countermeasure Effectiveness Metrics; Helping Decision Makers Reach Consensus on Countermeasure Alternatives; Summary; Q&A; ; Security Effectiveness Metrics ; Introduction; Theory; Sandia Model; A Useful Commercial Model; What King of Information Do We Need to Evaluate to Determine Security Program Effectiveness?; What Kind of Metrics Can Help Us Analyze Security Program Effectiveness?; Summary; References; Q&A; ; Cost Effectiveness Metrics ; Introduction; What are the Limitations of Cost-Effectiveness Metrics?; What Metrics Can Be Used to Determine Cost Effectiveness?; Communicating Priorities Effectively; Complete Cost Effectiveness Matrix; Complete Cost Effectiveness Matrix Elements; Summary; Q&A; ; Writing Effective Reports ; Introduction; Comprehensive Risk Analysis Report; Summary; Q&A
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 658.47; Security systems; Business enterprises -- Security measures; Office buildings -- Security measures; Computer security; Risk assessment
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482244205
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