Introduction to Transportation Security

The book provides students and industry managers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively manage the security of transportation assets. It 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. It also covers cost-beneficial security strategies aimed at preventing catastrophic failures from disasters or intentional sabotage or attack in each transportation mode. The book covers all transportation critical infrastructure, including highway, air, freight, passenger rail, transit, maritime, and pipeline security, and includes learning objectives, key words, and discussion questions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Transportation security is a critical issue that requires the attention of students and industry managers alike. In order to effectively manage the security of transportation assets, it is essential to understand 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 are also key factors to consider.

Federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) play a vital role in emergency management, hazmat response, and transportation security. These agencies have intelligence and response requirements and capabilities that are essential for preventing catastrophic failures from disasters or intentional sabotage or attack in each transportation mode.

One of the most effective security strategies is to prevent catastrophic failures from disasters or intentional sabotage or attack. This can be achieved through the development of cost-beneficial security programs that account for both natural and man-made hazards. Safeguarding people, places, and equipment while ensuring operations continuity is also crucial.

The book "Introduction to Transportation Security, Second Edition" examines these issues in detail. It covers all transportation critical infrastructure, including highway, air, freight, passenger rail, transit, maritime, and pipeline security. Chapters provide learning objectives, key words, and discussion questions to facilitate student learning.

In conclusion, transportation security is a complex issue that requires a comprehensive approach. By understanding the core concepts of security, safety, and emergency management practices, as well as the integrated nature of the U.S. critical infrastructure and the threats to intermodal transportation, students and industry managers can develop effective security programs to protect transportation assets and ensure operations continuity.

Weight: 1020g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367860257
Edition number: 2 ed