Charles Swanson – författare

A historical and contemporary view of terrorism, both at home and abroad Terrorism, Intelligence and Homeland Security is a clear, concise introduction to domestic and foreign terrorism and international responses. Drawing on current research, it provides a balanced approach to understanding the issues we face as a nation, including securing the country from threats while still safeguarding civil and personal liberties. Simultaneously historical and contemporary, the text interrelates terrorism, intelligence, and homeland security by focusing on people, ideas, organisations, and movements as well as new issues in the field. The 2nd edition brings new attention to the Islamic State, new domestic threats, and new strategies for combating terrorism.

Historically, security managers have tended to be sourced from either the armed forces or law enforcement. But the increasing complexity of the organisations employing them, along with the technologies employed by them, is forcing an evolution and expansion of the role, and security managers must meet this challenge in order to succeed in their field and protect the assets of their employers. Risk management, crisis management, continuity management, strategic business operations, data security, IT, and business communications all fall under the purview of the security manager. This book is a guide to meeting those challenges, providing the security manager with the essential skill set and knowledge base to meet the challenges faced in contemporary, international, or tech-oriented businesses. It covers the basics of strategy, risk, and technology from the perspective of the security manager, focussing only on the 'need to know'. The reader will benefit from an understanding of how risk management aligns its functional aims with the strategic goals and operations of the organisation. This essential book supports professional vocational accreditation and qualifications, such as the Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and advises on pathways to higher education qualifications in the fields of security and risk management. It is ideal for any risk manager looking to further their training and development, as well as being complementary for risk and security management programs with a focus on practice.

The Security Risk Handbook assists businesses that need to be able to carry out effective security risk assessments, security surveys, and security audits. It provides guidelines and standardised detailed processes and procedures for carrying out all three stages of the security journey: assess, survey, and audit. Packed with tools and templates, the book is extremely practical. At the end of each explanatory chapter, a unique case study can be examined by the reader in the areas of risk assessment, security survey, and security audit. This book also highlights the commercial and reputational benefits of rigorous risk management procedures. It can be applied to corporate security, retail security, critical national infrastructure security, maritime security, aviation security, counter-terrorism, and executive and close protection. This text is relevant to security professionals across all key sectors: corporate security, retail security, critical national infrastructure security, maritime security, aviation security, counter-terrorism, and executive and close protection. It will also be useful to health and safety managers, operations managers, facilities managers, and logistics professionals whose remit is to ensure security across an organisation or function.

The Security Risk Handbook assists businesses that need to be able to carry out effective security risk assessments, security surveys, and security audits. It provides guidelines and standardised detailed processes and procedures for carrying out all three stages of the security journey: assess, survey, and audit. Packed with tools and templates, the book is extremely practical. At the end of each explanatory chapter, a unique case study can be examined by the reader in the areas of risk assessment, security survey, and security audit. This book also highlights the commercial and reputational benefits of rigorous risk management procedures. It can be applied to corporate security, retail security, critical national infrastructure security, maritime security, aviation security, counter-terrorism, and executive and close protection. This text is relevant to security professionals across all key sectors: corporate security, retail security, critical national infrastructure security, maritime security, aviation security, counter-terrorism, and executive and close protection. It will also be useful to health and safety managers, operations managers, facilities managers, and logistics professionals whose remit is to ensure security across an organisation or function.

In a world where every event is a potential target and every decision shapes public and stakeholder trust, this book presents a high-stakes blueprint for mastering event security and leadership. It arms professionals with the foresight, precision and knowledge needed to outpace threats, protect lives and deliver mission-critical success when it matters most. In an increasingly interconnected world, where global events mirror the intricate tapestry of contemporary society, the imperative for strategic, resilient and visionary leadership has become paramount. This book provides a timely and indispensable analysis of the evolving landscape of event safety, security and leadership, drawing upon extensive real-world experience from military, law enforcement, corporate security and crisis management disciplines. Through case studies, strategic frameworks and practitioner insights, it addresses the pressing challenges confronting contemporary event organisers, ranging from terrorism and civil unrest to pandemics and climate change. The book transcends the role of a mere guidance manual; it serves as a call to action for the event professional who aspires to lead with clarity, agility and confidence in dynamic and challenging environments. Each chapter prompts readers to consider the shifting paradigms of responsibility, risk and reputation in ensuring the delivery of safe, secure and successful events. Whether planning a music festival, managing a global summit or overseeing sporting events, this book equips the organiser and stakeholders with the mindset and methodologies essential for navigating the entire event lifecycle, from ticket sales to event dispersal.

In a world where every event is a potential target and every decision shapes public and stakeholder trust, this book presents a high-stakes blueprint for mastering event security and leadership. It arms professionals with the foresight, precision and knowledge needed to outpace threats, protect lives and deliver mission-critical success when it matters most. In an increasingly interconnected world, where global events mirror the intricate tapestry of contemporary society, the imperative for strategic, resilient and visionary leadership has become paramount. This book provides a timely and indispensable analysis of the evolving landscape of event safety, security and leadership, drawing upon extensive real-world experience from military, law enforcement, corporate security and crisis management disciplines. Through case studies, strategic frameworks and practitioner insights, it addresses the pressing challenges confronting contemporary event organisers, ranging from terrorism and civil unrest to pandemics and climate change. The book transcends the role of a mere guidance manual; it serves as a call to action for the event professional who aspires to lead with clarity, agility and confidence in dynamic and challenging environments. Each chapter prompts readers to consider the shifting paradigms of responsibility, risk and reputation in ensuring the delivery of safe, secure and successful events. Whether planning a music festival, managing a global summit or overseeing sporting events, this book equips the organiser and stakeholders with the mindset and methodologies essential for navigating the entire event lifecycle, from ticket sales to event dispersal.