Security Systems Technologies and Innovation : A Comprehensive History of Advances in the Industry

Security Systems Technologies and Innovation: A Comprehensive History of Advances in the Industry examines the past 50 years and the expansion of the security industry, security technologies, and the field as a whole.An overarching theme throughout is that advances in security technology run parallel to developments in computers and telecommunications.The coverage emphasizes that the foundational “nuts and bolts” intent and tactics that preceded today’s electronics don’t change, although the methodologies, challenges, and threats do morph and change over time.This encyclopedic work begins in the 1970s with a foundational background of the monopoly-controlled industry at the time, which relied on mechanical devices and people.Understanding these precepts not only puts present technology in perspective but also equips readers with the tools to creatively approach unique security problems.This reflects the reality that the true role of any security decision-maker is to provide situational