The paradigm shifted radically on 9/11, pushing utility security to priority status. Utility Security: The New Paradigm addresses the real threats to utility systems and provides a step-by-step approach to assessing vulnerabilities and developing and implementing security countermeasures. Included in the book are threat assessment and security checklists, as well as a vulnerability/countermeasure matrix and sample security and workplace violence prevention policies. Features and Benefits ?Evaluate security threats to most utility systems ? Conduct a vulnerability/?criticality? security survey of system assets ? Develop a security program to manage vulnerabilities Contents: Section 1: New Paradigm Threats ? Sept. 11, 2001 ? The Threat from Extremists ? Conventional Threats Section 2: Managing Threats ? Risk Management Process ? Protecting Information and Information Systems ? Physical Security and Access Control ? Protecting Employees and Physical Assets ? Special Threats ? Threat Response Plan ? Crisis Management ? Appendices ? Helpful Website Addresses ? About the Author