Category: Homeland security

For this assignment, you need to address this aspect by providing the following information: Provide one paragraph explaining the specific search method you used to locate credible/scholarly sources of information about your topic. Identify which specific databases you searched; for example the APUS library (must search here); and Google Scholar (also a good source) Identify…

This week, you are learning about Business Continuity planning Now, you will use your creative skills to develop an infographic to visually share your insights with your peers about the particular Business Continuity template: Ready.gov Business Continuity Plan Website. Please see the attached doc for further details.

For this Case Assignment, you will become familiar with the NRF, especially regarding acts of terrorism. Many people assume that terrorists are persons living overseas who would do harm to those in other countries. There has been a proliferation of terrorists on U.S. soil—known as “homegrown terrorists,” “lone wolf operatives,” and those infiltrating known groups…

The intricate domain of counterintelligence, its operational facets and strategic maneuvers come to the forefront of our exploration. Counterintelligence activities encompass a diverse array of defensive and offensive strategies meticulously designed to navigate the complex landscape of national security threats. In navigating this multifaceted realm, our focus extends beyond mere identification to understanding the operational…

Discussion Questions: How would you categorize the 18 various agencies and offices that make up the U.S. Intelligence Community? In other words, are their groupings you can place some agencies into together based on purpose or typology. Name four members of the U.S. Intelligence Community that you think are the most important players in supporting…

Case Analysis Paper For this paper, you will conduct an analysis of a case decided by the Supreme Court related to homeland security. A list of potential cases for analysis is below. Cases that are not on the list below may be engaged but require the approval of the instructor. The paper must be 5-7…

The Midterm Assignment is a Research Paper on the Japan triple (Earthquake, Tsunami, Nuclear) disaster of 2011. Write a case study on the Country’s response from an emergency management perspective, including how they prepared and are recovering from the event. The midterm paper itself must include the following elements, similar to a “mini-thesis”: A cover/title…

For this assignment, you will assume the role of a security specialist for a fictitious organization affiliated with the Defense Industrial Base Sector. We often use a fictitious organization affiliated with Central City (e.g. Central City Broadband, Central City Water, Energy Alliance of Central City, etc). Use the template provided to complete a site security…

Recognizing both the potential value and challenges related to using volunteers during emergencies is critical to ensure strategies and plans are well-developed prior to an incident. For this discussion, you will select a foreign country that experienced a disaster and discuss the emergency management of volunteers during/after that disaster. Make sure your post includes the…

How do you determine the merits of a hazard mitigation grant application? And how do you quantify the benefits of a hazard mitigation action? Find out by taking this quiz! This quiz covers the lectures and other course materials where indicated. A quiz attempt consists of 15 questions. You can take it as many times…