Table of Contents
Section I: Introduction to Integrated Security Systems
1. Introduction and Organization of the Book
A Framework for Understanding the Design Process
2. Integrated Security System Design Benefits and Philosophy
3. History of Electronic Security
The History of Integrated Security Systems
Section II: Security System Design
4. Security System Design Elements
The Place of Electronics in the Overall Security Process
Establish Electronic Security Program Objectives
5. Electronics Elements (High-Level Discussion)
Assessment and Verification Elements
6. Electronics Elements (Detailed Discussion)
Server (and Business Continuity Server)
CCTV and Digital Video Systems
How Digital Video Differs from Analog
Command/Control and Communications Consoles
Basic Physical Security Skills: Knowledge of the Tools
Concerns About Special Knowledge
8. The Security Design Process
Establishing Electronic Security Program Objectives
Establishing Security Policies Related to Electronic Systems
Phases of the Design and Construction Project
9. Preliminary Design Process Steps
Drawing and Specification Resources
Coordinating Interfaces to Other Systems
Layout Devices in Response to Electronic Security System Objectives and Budget
Analog Versus Digital Video and Audio Systems
10. Getting Down to the Actual Design
Macro-Level Design: The Pieces of the Big Picture
Microlevel Design: The Threads That Knit Together the Pieces of the Big Picture
Section III: Special Design Sections
11. Information Technology Systems Infrastructure
Basics of TCP/IP and Signal Communications
Network Infrastructure Devices
Managing Data Systems Throughput
Interfacing to Other Enterprise Information Technology Systems
Frequencies and Transmission Schemes
13. Interfacing to Legacy Systems and Emerging Technologies
The Challenge of Legacy Systems
Direct Ring-Down Intercom Systems
14. Interfacing to Related Systems
Building System Interfaces and System Control
More on Building System Interfaces
Deluge Fire Sprinkler Control (Another Reaps Technology)
15. Delaying Technologies and Response Technologies
Reactive Automated Protection Systems
Prejudiced Barriers and Aggressive Systems
16. Alarm Detection and Emerging Video Technologies
17. Design Standards Development
18. Finalizing the Installation
Finalization and Commissioning Checklist
Custom System Reports Implementation
System Maintenance and Management
Management Approaches: Types of System Implementations
Security Command Center Operational Implementations and Issues