CBRNE: Challenges in the 21st Century

This book examines how changes in technology accessibility will affect CBRE scenarios and how social science can inform us of the human aspects of these scenarios. It highlights the trend towards an ever more socio-technical society and infrastructures, which motivates adopting more holistic risk approaches.

Format: Hardback
Length: 235 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the critical aspects of future physical security challenges. It explores the profound impact of technological accessibility on threat and mitigation considerations in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosive (CBRE) scenarios. By examining the interplay between technology, society, and infrastructure, the book sheds light on the human dimensions of these security concerns. Recognizing the growing trend towards a socio-technical society and the development of smart cities, the book advocates for a more holistic risk approach to address these security problems. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the social, cultural, and behavioral factors that shape individuals' responses to security threats, as well as the role of social science in informing effective security policies and strategies. This insightful work provides valuable insights for professionals, policymakers, and researchers alike, as they navigate the complex terrain of future physical security.

This comprehensive book delves into the critical aspects of future physical security challenges. It explores the profound impact of technological accessibility on threat and mitigation considerations in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosive (CBRE) scenarios. By examining the interplay between technology, society, and infrastructure, the book sheds light on the human dimensions of these security concerns. Recognizing the growing trend towards a socio-technical society and the development of smart cities, the book advocates for a more holistic risk approach to address these security problems. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the social, cultural, and behavioral factors that shape individuals' responses to security threats, as well as the role of social science in informing effective security policies and strategies. This insightful work provides valuable insights for professionals, policymakers, and researchers alike, as they navigate the complex terrain of future physical security.

Weight: 541g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031173738
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022