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Physical Security in the Process Industry: Theory with Applications

AUTHOR Reniers, Genserik; Landucci, Gabriele; Khakzad, Nima
PUBLISHER Elsevier (02/03/2020)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Physical Security in the Process Industry: Theory with Applications deals with physical security in the field of critical infrastructures where hazardous materials are a factor, along with the state-of-the-art thinking and modeling methods for enhancing physical security. The book offers approaches based on scientific insights, mainly addressing terrorist attacks. Moreover, the use of innovative techniques is explained, including Bayesian networks, game-theory and petri-networks. Dealing with economic parameters and constraints and calculating the costs and benefits of security measures are also included. The book will be of interest to security (and safety) scientists, security managers and the public at large.

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ISBN-13: 9780444640543
ISBN-10: 0444640541
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 252
Carton Quantity: 16
Product Dimensions: 7.50 x 0.53 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.97 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical
Dewey Decimal: 660.280
Library of Congress Control Number: 2022276212
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Physical Security in the Process Industry: Theory with Applications deals with physical security in the field of critical infrastructures where hazardous materials are a factor, along with the state-of-the-art thinking and modeling methods for enhancing physical security. The book offers approaches based on scientific insights, mainly addressing terrorist attacks. Moreover, the use of innovative techniques is explained, including Bayesian networks, game-theory and petri-networks. Dealing with economic parameters and constraints and calculating the costs and benefits of security measures are also included. The book will be of interest to security (and safety) scientists, security managers and the public at large.

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