Integrated Security Systems Design: Concepts, Specifications, and Implementation

By Thomas L. Norman

Integrated Security Systems Design is a one-stop resource for security directors, consultants, engineers and installation managers who are interested in providing the best possible security while saving millions in improved operations efficiency. An integrated security system is a system that has been incorporated into other programs (such as Access Control, Private Branch Exchanges, Human Relations, Security Video, and Intercommunications) to perform tasks in a manner consistent with corporate or agency policies and procedures. This book explains how to accomplish such integration, thereby saving a company both time and money.Integrated Security Systems Design is arranged to go from the strategic to the technical to the tactical. The strategic section covers the why of design, the technical section explains how it's done, and the tactical section provides the cultural knowledge that leads to project success. Norman also offers guidance in avoiding pitfalls out of which legal action have arisen. Many of the subjects covered, such as how to make a security system invisible on an Information Technology System network, include material not available in any other book.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750679093
• ISBN13: 9780750679091
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

An excellent proffessional's handbook

This is definitely an excellent reference book on the security systems subject. I especially liked to see sections on TCP/IP and wireless communications, which are typically not areas of expertise of a security systems specialist (even some younger ones). Maximum value for money, I must say. The one objection I have is the misaligned print in the first 100 pages or so. But this definitely has nothing to do with the contents. The book is entirely readable, that's important.

An Outstanding Book

This is simply the best book on security system design available. It has it all, from the history and evolution of electronic security to designing the most advanced enterprise integrated security systems in the world. All elements of security system design are here, including definitions, technology, roles and responsibilities of design team members, and most importantly, how they all work together. This book will become the standard on security systems design. I highly recommend it for security professionals and students.

Best physical security book I have read

This book combines an approachable style with actionable information. The author is an excellent technical writer with a readable style, a rare combination for any technical book. I found two actionable items in this book upon my first reading and I feel will become a primary reference work for me. In short this book exceeded my expectations.