A Practitioner'S Guide To Effective Maritime And Port Security

In this timely contribution to ensuring the security of global ports, a longtime security and risk manager based in the Middle East provides an overview and analysis of the factors that specifically affect the security of the current vital maritime operating domain--a potential target at the intersection of shipping, international politics, economics, and terrorism. Promoting security as an enabler rather than a cost center, Edgerton discusses contextual components of this environment, threats to it, a critique of current approaches, and suggestions for effective port security. Includes case studies, illustrations, details on conducting security risk and threat assessments, and tips for assessing risk tolerance. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

MICHAEL EDGERTON is a security and risk manager based in the Middle East with more than twenty-five years of experience in maritime security, security risk management, critical infrastructure protection, and crisis management. He has advised national governments, agencies, and corporations on security matters and has performed strategic-level, risk-based assessments of critical infrastructure, including system resiliency, business continuity, and recoverability. Prior to entering the private sector, Mr. Edgerton served in the United States Coast Guard and United States Navy as a commissioned officer specializing in security and intelligence.