{"product_id":"energy-infrastructure-protection-and-homeland-security-9781598888164","title":"Energy Infrastructure Protection and Homeland","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the post-9\/11 world, the possibility of energy infrastructure-terrorism—the use of weapons to cause devastating damage to the energy industrial sector and cause cascading effects—is very real. Energy Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security, Second Edition, is a reference for those involved with our energy infrastructure who want quick answers to complicated questions. It is intended to help employers and employees handle security threats they must be prepared to meet on a daily basis.  This updated second edition focuses on all components of the energy sector, including sites involved in producing, refining, transporting, generating, transmitting, conserving, building, distributing, maintaining, and controlling energy systems and system components. It presents common-sense methodologies in a straightforward manner and is accessible to those who have no experience with energy infrastructure or homeland security.    Through this text, readers gain an understanding of the challenges of domestic preparedness and the immediate need for heightened awareness regarding the present threats faced by the energy sector as a potential terrorist target. This book provides knowledge of security principles and measures that can be implemented, adding a critical component not only to one's professional knowledge but also giving one the tools needed to combat terrorism.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS Preface Chapter 1\tIntroduction \t\tU.S. Energy Infrastructure: Kid in Candy Store Syndrome \t\tWe Call it 9\/11; others Call it Cantor Fitzgerald \t\t\tCase Study 1.1 When Whiskey Sours \t\t\tCase Study 2.1 Bracing for the Big One! \t\tWhat is Terrorism? \t\tVocabulary of Hate \t\tReferences and Recommended Reading Chapter 2\tCritical Infrastructure \t\tWhat is Critical Infrastructure? \t\tEnergy Sector Infrastructure \t\tThe Bottom Line \t\tReferences and Recommended Reading Chapter 3\tThe Energy Sector \t\tIntroduction \t\tElectricity \t\tPetroleum \t\tNatural Gas \t\tEnergy Sector: A Regulated Environment \t\tThe Bottom Line \t\tReferences and Recommended Reading Chapter 4\tEnergy Sector Security \t\tIntroduction \t\tEnergy Assets and System Parameters \t\tHomeland Security Directives \t\tAssessing Consequences \t\tReferences and Recommended Reading Chapter 5\tVulnerability Assessments (VA) \t\tIntroduction \t\tVulnerabilities \t\tInsider Threat Vulnerability \t\tVulnerability Assessment (VA) \t\tVulnerability Assessment Methodology \t\tVulnerability Assessment Procedures \t\tVulnerability Assessment: Checklist Procedure \t\tReferences and Recommended Reading Chapter 6\tPreparation: When is Enough, Enough? \t\tIntroduction \t\tThreats and Incidents \t\tResponse to Threats \t\tPreparation \t\tSite Characterization and Sampling \t\tReferences and Recommended Reading Chapter 7\tSCADA  \t\tThe Energy Sector \u0026amp; Cyberspace \t\tWhat is SCADA? \t\tSCADA Vulnerabilities \t\tSteps to Improve SCADA Security \t\tReferences and Recommended Reading Chapter 8\tEmergency Response \t\tEnergy Sector Contingency Planning\t\t\t\t \t\tEmergency Support Function #12: Energy Sector Emergency Response Planning (ERP): Standard Template \t\tOSHA and Emergency Response \t\tThe Bottom Line \t\tReferences and Recommended Reading Chapter 9\tSecurity Techniques \u0026amp; Hardware \t\tSecurity Hardware Devices \t\tPetrochemical and Waste Monitoring Devices \t\tCommunication Integration \t\tCyber Protection Devices \t\tReferences and Recommended Reading Chapter 10\tThe Paradigm Shift \t\tThe 14 Features of Active \u0026amp; Effective Security \t\tReference and Recommended Reading  Appendix A \tDefinitions of Terms","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041577959767,"sku":"9781598888164","price":91.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781598888164.jpg?v=1750950860","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/energy-infrastructure-protection-and-homeland-security-9781598888164","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}