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Electronic Access Control

by Thomas L. Norman
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Overview

Access Control Systems are difficult to learn and even harder to master due to the different ways in which manufacturers approach the subject and the myriad complications associated with doors, door frames, hardware, and electrified locks. Electronic Access Control consolidates this information, covering a comprehensive yet easy-to-read list of subjects that every Access Control System Designer, Installer, Maintenance Tech or Project Manager needs to know in order to develop quality and profitable Alarm/Access Control System installations. Within these pages, Thomas L. Norman, a master at electronic security and risk management consulting and author of the industry reference manual for the design of Integrated Security Systems, describes the full range of EAC devices — credentials, readers, locks, sensors, wiring, and computers, showing how they work, and how they are installed. The book presents an arcane and complex subject with a conversational and layered learning approach that results in a thorough understanding of each point, thus offering quick career advancement potential to students and prospective security professionals.

  • A comprehensive introduction to all aspects of electronic access control
  • Provides information in short bursts with ample illustrations
  • Each chapter begins with outline of chapter contents and ends with a quiz
  • May be used for self-study, or as a professional reference guide

About the Author, Thomas L. Norman

Thomas L. Norman, CPP/CSC is an internationally acclaimed security and anti-terrorism consultant. Mr. Norman’s expertise ranges from risk management consulting to security program development consulting to security technology consulting, to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) consulting. Mr. Norman is a prolific author and his ideas have affected the design on numerous security technologies. Mr. Norman works in very high security areas and teaches how to evaluate the correct mix of technology and non-technology approaches for each case. Mr. Norman’s pleasant writing style makes learning interesting and helps you retain more of what is taught.

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From the Publisher

"This book is likely one of the most current and comprehensive works available in this subject area...This book is recommended for the general reader of security literature and those with specific access control responsibilities needing a ready reference source."—Security Management, December 2012, page 82 "In this book, Thomas L. Norman, a master at electronic security and risk management consulting and author of the industry reference manual for the design of integrated security systems, describes the full range of EAC devices—credentials, readers, locks, sensors, wiring, and computers, showing how they work, and how they are installed. The book presents an arcane and complex subject with a conversational and layered learning approach which results in a thorough understanding of each point, thus offering quick career advancement potential to students and prospective security professionals."—ASIS International.com

Book Details

Published
October 21, 2011
Publisher
Elsevier Science
Pages
448
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780123820280

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