The Complete Book of Home, Site, and Office Security : Selecting, Installing, and Troubleshooting Systems and Devices

This is a one-stop resource for securing and protecting homes, businesses, and valuable property. Written without technical jargon, this guide focuses on choosing, installing, and troubleshooting security devices and systems and offers insider advice on starting and running a security consulting business.

Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 : History of Loss Prevention
Chapter 2 : Strengthening Doors
Chapter 3 : Exit Door Devices
Chapter 4 : Securing Windows
Chapter 5 : Lock Basics
Chapter 6 : High-Security Mechanical Locks
Chapter 7 : Electronic Locks
Chapter 8 : Electromagnetic Locks
Chapter 9 : Intruder Alarms and Home Automation
Chapter 10 : Access-Control Systems
Chapter 11 : Safety and Security Lighting
Chapter 12 : Closed-Circuit Television Systems
Chapter 13 : Safes and Vaults
Chapter 14 : Automobile Security
Chapter 15 : Home and Office Insurance
Chapter 16 : Home and Office Security Basics
Chapter 17 : Neighborhood Crime Watches
Chapter 18 : Computer Security
Chapter 19 : Choosing and Using Security Professionals
Chapter 20 : Preventing and Surviving Home Fires
Chapter 21 : Terrorism
Chapter 22 : Creating a Web Site

Appendix A : Registered Professional Locksmith Test
Appendix B : Registered Security Professional Test
Appendix C : Installing a Securitron Mortise Glass Lock
Appendix D : Finish Codes
Appendix E : Trade Journals
Appendix F : Installing Securitron Magnalock Devices
Glossary
Index