Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Computer and Security Science

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• Unit Title

  Physical Security

• Unit Code

  SCY1103

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit will develop an understanding of the principles and applications of technology used in physical security systems. The scientific foundation for physical security technology in modern security applications and techniques will be presented. The technology treated will include: locks; safes; strong rooms; perimeter protection; structural strength of buildings; physical barriers; lighting; conducting and documenting a security survey; and properties of materials of security protection.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SCY4103, SCY5121

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Comprehend the principle of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and their applications in reducing the incidence and fear of crime in an environment.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the systems approach to physical security.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the various supporting design theories and principles guiding the design of a Physical Protection System (PPS).
4. Demonstrate an understanding ofhow the individual constituents of physical security combine systematically to achieve a desired level of security in the built environment.

Unit Content

1. Building structural strength: Building strength and structural integrity, construction, architecture versus security, glazing, secure, doors and door security furniture.
2. Defence In Depth: Defence in depth is the principle underlying all security strategies, and will be introduced as the model upon which this unit is based.
3. Locks and mechanisms: Types of locks, strength and application of various locks, methods for defeating locks and locking mechanisms.
4. Perimeter protection: topography: Construction of fences, walls and the use of other perimeter barriers, maintenance and effectiveness of perimeter barriers, and perimeter intruder detection systems.
5. Physical security review: Review of physical security measures in place and their effectiveness in meeting an organisation's security requirements. Students will conduct and document a security survey.
6. Principles of security lighting: Types of light, the use and effectiveness of lights, and the underlying principles of lights and lighting.
7. Secure rooms: Vaults versus strong rooms, safe and vault construction, security safes versus fire resistant cabinets.
8. Security technology integration with physical security: CCTV, intruder alarms systems, access control applications with physical security. The function of these systems will be examined in Electronic security 1 and 2.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, research activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Fennelly, L.J. (2013). Effective physical security (4th ed.). Boston:Butterworth-Heinemann.
• Fischer, R.J., & Green G. (2012). Introduction to security (9th ed.). Boston:Butterworth Heinemann
• Fay, J.J. (Ed.). (2007). Encyclopedia of security management: Techniques and technology. (2nd ed). Boston:Butterworth-Heinemann
• Crowe, T.D. (2000). Crime prevention through environmental design: Applications of architectural design and space management concepts. Boston:Butterwort
• Tobias, M., W. (2000). Locks, safes, and security (2nd ed). Charles c Thomas Publisher

Journal References

• Security Gazette
• Security Management
• Security Surveyor
• The British Journal of Criminology
• Security Australia
• Security and Protection Equipment
• The Security Journal
• Malaysian Safety and Security
• Intersec
• Security

^ Mandatory reference

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