Handbook for Management of Threats: Security and Defense, Resilience and Optimal Strategies

This Handbook aims to identify the most probable threats that have affected humanity in recent years and our world in years to come, and to evaluate their effects on people and propose ways to mitigate these effects. It discusses tested methods/algorithms, case studies, and policy decision-making techniques surrounding threats and unnatural disasters, and brings together key experts from the academic and policy worlds to formulate a guide of principal techniques employed to gain better control over selected types of threats. The expected readership is wide and includes officials working in technical and policy roles in various ministries, as well as universities (non-practitioners), studying systems engineering, leadership, management, strategy, foreign affairs, politics, and related disciplines.

Format: Hardback
Length: 537 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

In response to the unprecedented challenges and threats that confront the globalized world of today, the primary objective of this Handbook is to identify the most probable threats that have impacted humanity in recent years and are likely to do so in the years to come. Comprising primarily expository chapters, the Handbook delves into tested methods, algorithms, case studies, and policy decision-making techniques related to threats and unnatural disasters, with the aim of evaluating their effects on individuals and proposing strategies to mitigate them.

In several chapters, novel approaches and recommended policies are introduced alongside existing algorithms to enhance their effectiveness. The curated content brings together esteemed experts from the academic and policy realms to formulate a comprehensive guide of principal techniques employed to gain better control over selected types of threats.

This Handbook encompasses a diverse range of technologies and theories, examining their impact on countering threats. These include artificial intelligence, machine learning, variational inequality theory, game theory, data envelopment analysis, and data-driven risk analysis. These tools serve as vital tools in decision-making processes and aid in identifying optimal solutions. Additionally, a variety of optimization techniques are employed. These include mixed integer linear programming models for identifying critical nodes in complex systems, heuristics, approximation algorithms, and bilevel mixed integer programming for determining the most impactful links in dynamic networks. Furthermore, simulation tools are described that enable the quantification of societal resilience. These techniques collectively provide a mathematical framework capable of quantifying fundamental aspects of threats. They equip policymakers with the necessary tools and knowledge to minimize the impact of these threats on society.

In conclusion, this Handbook serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and individuals seeking to understand and address the complex challenges posed by the globalized world. By exploring a wide range of technologies, theories, and optimization techniques, it provides a comprehensive framework for quantifying and mitigating threats, ensuring the well-being and security of individuals and communities worldwide.

Weight: 992g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031395413
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023