Electronic Access Control

PART I: THE BASICS 1. Introduction and Overview 2. Foundational Security and Access Control Concepts 3. How Access Control Systems Work

PART II: HOW THINGS WORK 4. Access Control Credentials and Credential Readers 5. Types of Access Controlled Portals 6. Life Safety and Exit Devices 7. Door Types and Door Frames 8. Doors and Fire Ratings 9. Electronic Locks - Overview 10. Electronic Locks - Free Egress Locks 11. Electronic Locks - Magnetic Locks 12. Electronic Locks - Dead-Bolt Locks 13. Electronic Locks - Specialized Locks 14. Standard Door/Lock Combinations 15. Specialized Portal Control Devices and Applications 16. Access Control System History You'll Need to Know 17. Access Control Panels and Networks 18. Access Control System Servers and Workstations

PART III: THE THINGS THAT MAKE SYSTEMS SING 19. Security System Integration 20. Integrated Alarm System Devices 21. Related Security Systems 22. The Merging of Physical and IT Security 23. Securing the Security System 24. Related Building/Facility Systems - and REAPS Systems 25. Cabling Considerations 26. Environmental Considerations 27. Access Control System Design 28. Access Control System Installation and Commissioning 29. System Management, Maintenance and Repair

Thomas L. Norman, CPP, PSP, CSC, is an internationally acclaimed security risk management and enterprise-class security system design consultant with experience in the United States, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Mr. Norman has experience in security designs for critical infrastructure including oil and gas terminals, lines, and distribution centers; mass transit and vehicle transportation systems including air security, rail, and marine facilities and systems; long-span suspension and truss bridges; and central banking, utility and financial facilities. Mr. Norman's extended experience includes a large number of chemical, petrochemical, banking, government, corporate facilities, hospitality, healthcare, venues, and museums.

Mr. Norman's unique processes focus on identifying and securing the underlying causes of building system vulnerabilities, that is, business processes, technologies, and cultures that encourage the development of vulnerabilities to the detriment of the organization. As the author of the industry reference manual on integrated security system design, and with more than 35 years of experience in design, construction management and commissioning, Mr. Norman is considered one of the industry's leading design consultants, worldwide, having contributed many industry design firsts including Video Pursuit and REAPs design concepts, among others.

Mr. Norman has developed formulas and detailed processes that are used by the entire security industry to calculate the effectiveness of security programs and security program elements and also overall security program cost-effectiveness.

Mr. Norman has authored four books: for the American Institute of Architects, "Security Planning and Design - A Guide for Architects and Building Owners"; "Integrated Security Systems Design" (Elsevier); "Risk Analysis and Security Countermeasures Selection" (CRC Press); and "Electronic Access Control" (Elsevier). His works have been