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The Science and Technology of Counterterrorism: Measuring Physical and Electronic Security Risk
Contributor(s): Young, Carl (Author)
ISBN: 0124200567     ISBN-13: 9780124200562
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
OUR PRICE:   $69.25  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Terrorism
- Political Science | Security (national & International)
- Computers | Security - Online Safety & Privacy
Dewey: 363.33
LCCN: 2013043384
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7.4" W x 9.1" (1.90 lbs) 512 pages
 
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Scientists with little or no background in security and security professionals with little or no background in science and technology often have difficulty communicating in order to implement the best counterterrorism strategies. The Science and Technology of Counterterrorism offers the necessary theoretical foundation to address real-world terrorism scenarios, effectively bridging the gap. It provides a powerful security assessment methodology, coupled with counterterrorism strategies that are applicable to all terrorism attack vectors. These include biological, chemical, radiological, electromagnetic, explosive, and electronic or cyber attacks. In addition to rigorous estimates of threat vulnerabilities and the effectiveness of risk mitigation, it provides meaningful terrorism risk metrics.

The Science and Technology of Counterterrorism teaches the reader how to think about terrorism risk, and evaluates terrorism scenarios and counterterrorism technologies with sophistication punctuated by humor. Both students and security professionals will significantly benefit from the risk assessment methodologies and guidance on appropriate counterterrorism measures contained within this book.