The Handbook of Security is essential reading for all those engaged with the security world. It is unquestionably the most up-to-date volume of its kind ever produced, collating the best research available for the security academic and professional. The book is designed for those needing to familiarize themselves with the vast body of knowledge in this subject area. The book is divided into five parts. It begins with the study of security as a discipline, assessing the contribution made by different subject areas to the study of security. The second part looks as crime in organizations, analyzing crime types that most impact upon business. The third part analyzes the various sub-sectors of security. A section on management issues precedes the final section looking at a range of issues that impact on security.