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Lea 202 Lecture 1 - 054547
Lea 202 Lecture 1 - 054547
CONCEPT
(LEA 202)
LECTURE 1
References:
R.A No. 5487
Handouts on Introduction Industrial Security Concept
Industrial security is a concept
that refers to a series of security
activities that protect resources
and minimize risk and loss to
prevent leakage of key
technologies and confidential
information at the enterprise
level, and affect national
problems as well.
This course provides the overview of the
following:
1. Introduction
2. Evolution of quest for security
3. Ancient Times
4. Five Ancient Security System
still in use Today
INTRODUCTION
SECURITY – in its semantic and
philosophical sense, implies a stable,
relatively predictable environment in which
an individual or group may pursue its ends
without disruption or harm, and without
fear of such disturbance or injury. The
concept of security in an organizational
sense, as a means by which this safety and
stability can be achieved, has evolved
gradually throughout the history of the
civilization, shaped by wide variety of
institutional and cultural patterns.
In ancient history, people used fire
and night watches to protect
themselves from enemies and wild
animals. ... Guard dogs are the
classic form of animal security
systems. People have trained dogs
for generations to alert their masters
of intruders and even pursue and
attack intruders to scare them away.
In examining the origins and development of
security, it is both obvious and instructive to
observe that security hold a mirror up, not to
nature, but to society and its institutions. Thus,
the practice of utilizing workers and
equipment to protect people and property is
age-old. In addition to being concerned about
their own safety, people have wanted to protect
their belongings and the lives of others
important to them. The types of security
measures that people have taken over the ages
appear to reflect both the resources that were
available and the nature of the dangers that
were present during each period.
As one of the most complex and
advanced early human
civilizations, ancient Egypt was
the first society to develop
locks. The Egyptians created an
elaborate system of wooden pins
on the outside of their doors,
which were connected to bolts on
the inside that held the doors
shut.
While video surveillance
technology existed in the 1940s, it
didn't become mainstream until
the 1970s. The images were grainy
at first, but users could see images of
visitors on a television monitor. An
early advancement was made in
1966, when nurse Marie Van Brittan
Brown invented the first home video
security system
5 Ancient Security Systems Still in Use Today
Watchtowers
Walls
Gates
Moats
Weapons
5 Ancient Security Systems Still in Use Today
1. Watchtowers
While we don’t typically see watchtowers looming at the
borders of major cities, this security measure is still employed by
places that want to keep an eye on who is coming and going, like
prisons and top secret government facilities. Watchtowers are
very likely the precursors to our current use of cameras that allow
security-minded individuals to keep an eye on any encroachers
from a safe, remote location. And you can bet that modern
watchtowers take full advantage of remote viewing, cameras, and
live feeds.
Towers in Ancient Times
Towers in the Modern Times
5 Ancient Security Systems Still in Use Today
2. Walls
The best example of using a wall to
keep nefarious outsiders from invading is the
Great Wall of China. But walls were used on
smaller scales throughout the ancient world
to keep out unwanted visitors, or more
likely, folks with pillaging and burning on
their minds. We still use the wall concept
today, although you’re more likely to call it a
fence. And while your vinyl fence likely
won’t keep the barbarian hordes at bay, it is
another obstacle that must be scaled before
the bad guys can get to your home.
5 Ancient Security Systems Still in Use Today
3. Gates
Today we might think of gates more as
decoration or an ostentatious way to let people
know how very important and fancy you are, but
gates were originally crucial to protection. With the
prevalent use of walls it was necessary to create a
means for people to come and go when needed.
Gates and walls were often augmented with spikes,
pointy branches and other means that would put
fear in anyone approaching as well as cause bodily
harm if they tried to breach the gate. Today, we use
sturdy front doors instead of gates and add
deterrents like locks and door jammers to keep
people out.
5 Ancient Security Systems Still in Use Today
4. Moats
Moats were a viciously ingenious security
tactic that deterred invaders on multiple levels.
First of all, the moat was usually used in
combination with a wall. The thinking was that it’s
pretty hard to scale a wall if you have to start your
climb from a body of water. Add the proverbial
crocodiles to the mix and you’ve got a highly
effective trespassing deterrent. Today it’s pretty
rare to see a home, city or business protected by a
trench filled with water and carnivorous beasts;
you’re more likely to find someone using
man’s best friend to help ward off strangers.
5 Ancient Security Systems Still in Use Today
5. Weapons
When it comes to some aspects of personal and home protection, the
advances are almost mind-boggling. Being able to
check in on your house and kids from your phone while running between
meetings at work is something that would have been inconceivable even
50 years ago, let alone in ancient Rome.
1. Natural Authority
2. Constitutional Authority
3. Statutory Authority
Questions