Category: Homeland Security

The goal of this paper is for you to write your opinion on Critical Infrastructu

The goal of this paper is for you to write your opinion on Critical Infrastructure Protection without using first or second person. This paper is your opinion, and as such, it is your job to express your thoughts in a manner that is comprehensible and clear for any and all readers.
Some simple brainstorming techniques for writing reflection papers can involve you answering some of the basic questions below:
• How did the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection affect you?
• Did your learning about the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection change your mind about something? If so, how.
• Has the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection left you with any questions? If so, what are they?
• Were there any unaddressed critical issues not covered by the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection?
• How will the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection impact your future in Homeland Security?
Components of the Reflection Paper
• Introduction – specifies what you are reflecting upon.
• Body Paragraphs – examine the ideas and experiences you have had in context to your topic. Be sure that each new body paragraph starts with a topic sentence. Remember that your paper must be at least 2 pages long and no more than 2½ pages so clear and concise writing is critical.
• Conclusion – summarize what you have learned from the material. Tell the reader how this knowledge affected your overall understanding of the subject. Describe the feeling and overall lesson that you had from the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection.
Technical Requirements:
• Your paper must be at a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 2½ pages. It is important that you do not fall under or exceed the required page length since in the world of Homeland Security your readers, Homeland Security professionals and decision-makers have limited time to spend on a paper and learning to write concisely, and presenting your paper in a manner that matches their reading style is critical.

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THE LINK FOR THE VIDEO IS LISTED ABOVE
Post a summary of the week’s video listed above
. There are no right and wrong answers for discussing topics. ; however, the quality and clear expression of your comments are much more important.
PLEASE INCLUDE CITATION
Note: The reading summary (please see attachments) is an opportunity for you to concisely summarize some of the key learnings from each week’s assigned video and readings. The simplest format for the summary would consist of a heading for each article, chapter or other text assigned, followed by brief paragraphs that answer the following questions:
What were the key points of the readings and of the video?
What, if any, new concepts did you learn?
How did the reading connect to key ideas in previous readings in the course and the video?
What questions arose as you completed the readings?

In this 4 – 6 page essay, address each of the following prompts (reflective styl

In this 4 – 6 page essay, address each of the following prompts (reflective style of writing)
Explain why have we not seen another major WMD attack since 9/11.
Explore the challenges violent extremist groups can encounter when pursuing, acquiring or attempting to use WMDs in a terrorist attack.
Discuss how a framework for analyzing threats can help deter future attacks.
Ideally, you will want to evaluate this question in terms of your own community in preparation for the final essay of the course.
In addition, your essay must identify at least three citations of peer-reviewed articles and include an annotated bibliography on one of these articles focused on the reflective style. The reflective style is focused on analyzing the findings of the article. After describing the article (researcher, research, results),
Describe your reaction to the article.
Explore how this paper changed your mind about your topic.
Address how it makes you reconsider previous research.
Your page count does not include the annotated bibliography.

Write a two-page summary of an article on an aspect of emergency management. You

Write a two-page summary of an article on an aspect of emergency management. You may pick a focus either on a disaster type (natural hazard, public health, technological) or phase of emergency management (mitigation or prevention, preparedness, response, or recovery). **PLEASE FOCUS ON MITIGATION
Select your article from one of the following Journals:
The ASPEP Journal (American Society of Professional Emergency Planners)
The Australian Journal of Emergency Management
Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal (UK)
Disaster Recovery Journal (for Business Continuity Planners)
Disasters: The Journal of Disaster Studies, Policy and Management
Environmental Hazards: Human and Policy Dimensions
Homeland Protection Professional
International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters (International Research Committee on Disasters, American Sociological Association)
Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management (The Netherlands)
Journal of Emergency Management
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (electronic)
Natural Hazards: An International Journal of Hazards Research & Prevention
Natural Hazards Review (Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado)

Explain Liberalism as an International Relations Theory define institutionalism

Explain Liberalism as an International Relations Theory define institutionalism in terms of democratic peace and neo conservatism. Compare and Contrast with the Realist International Relations Theory. Must Cite Chan in Search of Democratic Peace Article and Brown – American Nightmare Article and Chapter 3 of Sterling- Folker- International Relations Theory Book.

Please see attached photo for requirements. Below are some of the mandatory sour

Please see attached photo for requirements. Below are some of the mandatory sources to be used.
Yim, R. A. (2004, February 3). Evaluation of Selected Characteristics in National Strategies Related to Terrorism. U.S. Government Accountability Office GAO-04-408T. Retrieved from https://www.gao.gov/assets/120/110567.pdf
Kean, T. H. & Hamilton, L.H. (2017, September). The Limits of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy to Date, in Defeating Terrorists, Not Terrorism: Assessing U.S. Counterterrorism Policy from 9/11 to ISIS. (pages 44-57). Bi-Partisan Policy Center. Retrieved from https://bipartisanpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BPC-National-Security-Defeating-Terrorist-Not-Terrorism.pdf
National Strategy for Combating Terrorism 2003. Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/news-information/cia-the-war-on-terrorism/Counter_Terrorism_Strategy.pdf
National Strategy for Counterterrorism 2011. Retrieved from https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/counterterrorism_strategy.pdf

You must identify a domestic pre-9/11 terrorist event and a domestic post-9/11 t

You must identify a domestic pre-9/11 terrorist event and a domestic post-9/11 terrorist event that will be the focus of your
research paper. Note: The two terrorist events that are selected must have occurred at least 5 years apart.
*You will use the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing vs the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing
The research paper must be written using the following outline structure:
1. Title page
2. Introduction: In this section, identify the two terrorist events that have been previously selected, and briefly explain why
these events serve as good comparison points for evaluating how terrorist activities have evolved over time.
3. Pre-9/11 terrorist event: In this section, describe the first terrorist event that is being used for comparison. The
descriiption of this terrorist event must include the nature of the event, methods used by the terrorists, and eventual
outcome of the event.
4. Post-9/11 terrorist event: In this section, describe the second terrorist event that is being used for comparison. The
descriiption of this terrorist event must include the nature of the event, methods used by the terrorists, and eventual
outcome of the event.
5. Terrorist events comparison: In this section, compare and contrast the two terrorist events that were described in the
previous sections. Suggested areas for comparison include (1) motivations for attacks, (2) methods of attack, (3)
impact on society, and (4) lessons learned from attacks that can be used to develop counterterrorist strategies. You
should also discuss how terrorist strategies have evolved from the first event to the second event.
6. Discuss how Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and other technology can be used to prevent future similar
attacks
7. Summary and conclusions: In this section, summarize the evolution of terrorism based upon the two selected events.
8. References: Provide a reference list.

Boston Marathon Bombing, April 15, 2013
This is a group project. My portion only

Boston Marathon Bombing, April 15, 2013
This is a group project. My portion only needs to be about 1.5/2 pages long.
Alicia Handy will analyze the nature of the attackers and their links to larger terrorist organizations or groups. This will be a transition piece before she analyzes the extent of self-radicalization of the attackers and how their path may influence future attackers or preventative measures. Finally, she will compile four lessons learned from the attack by individual citizens and government agencies.

Draft a Policy Document referred to as a “White Paper” for the Biden Administrat

Draft a Policy Document referred to as a “White Paper” for the Biden Administration to highlight the impact of open/closed borders in the age of COVID-19 on migration, asylum seekers, and economic recovery. In this white paper, consider the following to frame the paper.
-Define what YOU believe an “OPEN” vs “CLOSED” border means especially when dealing with those seeking asylum. Reminder, that you can provide your opinion without using “I think” or something similar.
-What are “border searches” exceptions to the Fourth Amendment rule?
-How do you believe illegal migrants can be treated humanely and with dignity/inclusion?
-How does an “open” vs a “closed” border impact the United States economy?
-What are your recommendations for the next 12-24 months on specific steps that the new administration needs to take?
DO NOT answer this as if it is a four Question Exam. This is a WHITE PAPER and is a single narrative framed by these questions, but do NOT use first person (I statements). There are four distinct sections:
Executive Summary: No More than 250 words
Background
Discussion
Recommendations

Organizations need to clearly identify risks before they become relative issues.

Organizations need to clearly identify risks before they become relative issues. Therefore, it is important for security professionals to comprehend what must be done to construct strategies that are considered to be proactive resources for analyzing and assessing cybersecurity threats before they become active issues.
Select one of the three organizations provided (Augusta Medical Hospital, JAM Inc, Nook Inc.) and begin implementing an organization cybersecurity security framework for the selected organization. Refer to the “NIST Cybersecurity Framework Guide at New to Framework | NIST,” located in the topic Resources. Create a 5 to 15-slide digital presentation with embedded audio (no larger than 10MB) and address the following:
Align the selected organization to either the NIST or the ISO/IEC 27001 cybersecurity frameworks.
Identify specific regulatory requirements that the organization must comply with.
Identify and prioritize organizational efforts and business needs.
Identify individual elements of cybersecurity risk (threats and vulnerabilities) and how to manage them.
Describe how the organization incorporates privacy principles as related to data collection, disclosure, and retention.
Describe the impact of legal/regulatory standards on a given system.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.