by Shane Henson — June 21, 2013—With its second edition of Implementing Physical Protection Systems: A Practical Guide, ASIS International hopes to offer security professionals and anyone involved in executing a physical protection system new insight and knowledge.
The book, authored by David G. Patterson, guides security professionals in applying physical protection systems (PPSs). It represents a significant update and reorganization of the content presented in the first edition.
- Chapter 1 defines PPSs and their three major functions: preventive, corrective, and detective.
- Chapter 2 discusses the system development life cycle for security systems and explains each phase.
- Chapter 3 addresses project management, specifically tailored to implementing PPSs.
- Chapter 4 provides guidance on planning issues related to implementing PPSs.
- Chapter 5 outlines the important precepts of designing PPSs and preparing the design specifications that will be sent to potential bidders during the procurement phase.
- Chapter 6 explains the process of procurement, including the use of requests for proposals, sole source agreements, and invitations for bids.
- Chapter 7 examines installation issues and the development of operating procedures.
- Chapter 8 emphasizes the proper commissioning of PPSs, defines the different types of testing that should be performed, and examines warranty issues.
- Chapter 9 discusses the importance of maintaining PPSs, including the use of maintenance contracts.
According to ASIS, the book is also intended as study material for the ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification examination.
