Physical Security

Professor Richards

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What is defensible space?

According to Fennelly (2013), defensible space is a surrogate term for the range of mechanisms real and symbolic barriers, strongly defined areas of influence, improved opportunities for surveillance that combine to bring an environment under the control of its residents. To provide maximum security and control over an area, it should first be divided into smaller, clearly defined areas or zones, which describe the defensible space (Wayland, 2015).

What is Crime Prevention through Environmental Design? 

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multidisciplinary approach to the reduction of crime and the associated enhancement of the perception of personal safety by inhabitants of an environment (Tipton & Nozaki, 2007). White (2014) stated that CPTED is a concept in the security industry, basically meaning that you may be able to reduce criminal acts from occurring with the proper design and planning of an environment. In theory, you can make changes to the physical environment that allow for better physical and operational controls of the property; as a result, it can further your crime prevention strategies.

References

Fennelly, L. J. (2013). Effective physical security (Fourth edition. ed.). Amsterdam: Butterworth-Heinemannis an imprint of Elsevier.

Tipton, H. F., & Nozaki, M. K. (2007). Information security management handbook (6th ed.). Boca Raton: Auerbach Publications.

Wayland, B. A. (2015). Emergency preparedness for business professionals : How to mitigate and respond to attacks against your organization (1st edition. ed.). Wlatham, MA: Elsevier.

White, J. M. (2014). Security risk assessment : Managing physical and operational security. Amsterdam ; Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier.