Daniel J. Benny, PhD, CPP, PCI, CFE, CCO, is a licensed private investigator and security consultant. He holds a PhD in criminal justice from Capella University, a master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, an MA in security administration from Vermont College of Norwich University, a BA in security administration from Alvernia College, an associate’s degree in both commercial security and police administration from Harrisburg Area Community College; and a diploma in naval command and staff from the United States Naval War College. He is board certified by ASIS International in security management as a certified protection professional (CPP) and as a professional certified investigator (PCI), a certified fraud examiner (CFE) by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and a certified confidentiality officer (CCO) by Business Espionage Controls and Countermeasures Association. He is the author of the books General Aviation Security: Aircraft, Hangars, Fixed Base Operators, Flight Schools and Airports, and Industrial Espionage: Developing a Counterespionage Program. He is also coauthor of the book The Complete Guide to Physical Security. He has authored more than 300 articles on security administration, intelligence, aviation security, private investigation, and cultural property security topics. Dr. Benny served as a U. S. Naval intelligence officer with duty at the Office of Naval Intelligence, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Willow Grove Naval Air Station, Fleet Rapid Support Team and Central Intelligence Agency. He also served as director of protective services for the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission and a U.S. Navy police chief.
... takes the security novice and quickly brings them up to speed on what exactly industrial espionage is and how to develop effective counterespionage programs. -General Aviation Security The overall visual presentation is professional with photographs by the author throughout. This book is recommended for general readers interested in protecting intellectual property and those with a specific interest in industrial espionage issues. -Security Management Benny has covered every angle-guarding against cyber-espionage, being wary when in hotels and travelling abroad, protecting classified information (whether paper records or in digital form) and what locks, filing cabinets, and windows you might want. -Professional Security