"Introduction To Transportation Security | Forensics & Homeland Security

Providing students and industry managers with the knowledge skills and abilities to effectively manage the security of transportation assets Introduction to Transportation Security Second Edition examines: The core concepts of security safety and emergency management practices The integrated nature of the U.S. critical infrastructure and the threats to intermodal transportation Those federal agencies working in emergency management hazmat response and transportation security and their intelligence and response requirements and capabilities Cost-beneficial security strategies aimed at preventing catastrophic failures from disasters or intentional sabotage or attack in each transportation mode Transportation is the lifeline of any nation connecting people supporting the economy and facilitating the delivery of vital goods and services. Past failures and terrorist attacks on such transportation systems in the U.S. and abroad have demonstrated such systems' vulnerability the consequences of any potential damage and disruption as well as the substantial impacts on people property and the economy. Now more than ever it has become imperative for public transit and transportation systems as well as the many private businesses operating in these sectors to develop comprehensive security programs. This includes accounting for both natural and man-made hazards-and safeguarding people places and equipment-while at the same time ensuring operations continuity. The book covers all transportation critical infrastructure-their modes and their interconnectivity-including highway air freight and passenger rail transit maritime and pipeline security. Chapters provide learning objectives key words and discussion questions pedagogical elements as well as several case studies to facilitate a practical understanding of the concepts presented. New to this edition is a chapter dedicated to gas and oil pipelines as well as an increased focus throughout of recent cyberattacks to emphasize the need for physical and cybersecurity integration. Introduction to Transportation Security Second Edition serves as a comprehensive practical overview for students in transportation management homeland security and emergency management programs as well as an up-to-date reference for professionals charged with safeguarding the movement of assets within our interconnected transportation network.|Introduction to Transportation Security | Forensics & Homeland Security