Category: Homeland Security

1. The essay should address the theme of “reforming the United Nations Security

1. The essay should address the theme of “reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)”.
2. Before starting to write, I need an appropriate topic / research question(s) for the essay within the aforementioned theme. I will consult with the prof and obtain his approval.
3. After approval of the topic / research question(s), I need a preliminary outline (table of contents) for the term paper, showcasing the main points or headings the paper will cover.
4. Following steps 2 & 3, you can commence writing the paper based on feedback from the prof.
5. The assignment must adhere to high academic standards, resembling a peer-reviewed paper and ranging between 5,000 and 6,000 words in length (not counting the cover sheet, contents page, bibliography, appendices etc.).
6. The essay should be written in accordance with the prof’s requirements (I’ve uploaded a PDF file that includes all instructions).
7. The term paper should include numbered headings and sub-headings.

The reading referenced below Security for Business Professionals By Bradley A. W

The reading referenced below Security for Business Professionals By Bradley A. Wayland
For the final assignment you will develop your organization’s security program. For this assignment you will draw upon what you have learned in Chapters 5-7. The three primary areas you will address and develop within your organization’s program include: physical security, information security, and personnel security. Remember, physical security encompasses safeguarding the all people and prevention of all unauthorized access to the facility (equipment, facilities, material, and documents). While information security encompasses all potential vulnerabilities and/or threats. This also includes the possible impacts to critical information, data, and resources. Lastly, personnel security encompasses the requirements in which you hire people who will assist in meeting organizational goals. These individuals must have the ability and background to hire, onboard and train all employees with the appropriate security measures to carry out their functions.
Technical Requirements
Your paper must be at a minimum of 8-10 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).
Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content; however, a minimum of 5 scholarly sources are required for this assignment.
Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.
Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.

The Anytown Historical Timeline provides a chronology of disasters and emergenci

The Anytown Historical Timeline provides a chronology of disasters and emergencies in the United States (U.S.) that shaped the development of the agencies, policies, and practices that dominate the field of emergency management today. A brief historical survey demonstrates the ever-evolving nature of this dynamic field as both the public and government have continued to learn important lessons about preparedness, response, and recovery via dealing with the unforeseeable consequences of unexpected situations.
Examine the Anytown timeline to become familiar with events that have caused a shift in the development of emergency management. In particular, focus on the evolution of the Federal Emergency management Agency (FEMA), which has come to play the central role in emergency management in the U.S. The development of FEMA has been incremental and complicated. While the timeline includes some major events in the history of FEMA, many events are missing. It is your job to research the development of the agency and fill in the missing details on the timeline to articulate the ways in which FEMA’s policies and procedures have come to guide operations in your field at the state and local level, especially the all-hazards approach.
In a PowerPoint presentation, complete the following:
Use the GCU library to conduct research about the evolution of FEMA since the September 11th attacks and create your own timeline that details the development of the agency up to the present day. The timeline should show dates of when major changes have occurred in leadership, legislation, organization, policies, procedures, etc. and explain how these changes have significantly impacted the field:
Provide the date, a description of each event, and briefly explain the impact these events had on the development of FEMA and state and local practices or procedures where applicable. Be sure to document major events, policies, or changes that you think have really driven the development of the all-hazards approach on your timeline.
At the end of your timeline, define the all-hazards approach and summarize the impact it has had on emergency planning in your local community. Include a list of both the major benefits and major challenges of the all-hazards approach.
Your completed PowerPoint presentation, should be 10-15 slides. Include an additional reference slide with 4-5 sources to document your FEMA research.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the “Development of FEMA Timeline” scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Complete a briefing paper on the following:
Should the U.S. Department of Homel

Complete a briefing paper on the following:
Should the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recommend to the President and Congress to remove the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from the DHS structure and make it an independent agency of the US Executive Branch? Discuss challenges facing FEMA responding to disasters. What strategies should be taken to lessen these challenges?
Provide a short legal brief you might submit to your superiors. The writing assignment should provide a balanced analysis of the issue assigned based on pertinent legal and other materials. The material for each assignment will come both from the required readings and outside research in order to fully assess the issues.
Technical Requirements
Your paper must be at a minimum of 3-5 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).
Scholarly references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content.
Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.
Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.

“Let’s Talk”
You are the newly appointed local emergency management director. Af

“Let’s Talk”
You are the newly appointed local emergency management director. After a difficult response to a natural disaster affecting your region, you decide to invest in technology for training. What do you invest in and why?
Your responses will be posted to Discussion Board 8 within the course. The assignment must include no less than 250 words, APA 7th edition format, quotes no more than 15%, and no previously submitted work.
There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and diction (word usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at the collegiate level will show careful attention to these elements of craft. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these elements will be considered inadequate for college writing and graded accordingly.

Using the APUS Online Library, select a peer reviewed article that is no more th

Using the APUS Online Library, select a peer reviewed article that is no more than five (5) years old that interests you personally; however, it must be related to one of the following topic areas:
National security law
Homeland security laws, policies, and executive orders
Constitutional impact
Civil liberties
Individual Rights
Immigration and border security
A critical analysis includes:
An Introduction – introduce the thesis
Summary – provide the main idea
Analysis – critically state the positive and negative points of the article and assess if the intended goal of the author was met
Conclusion – summarize the main ideas
Include at least two (2) additional references as part of your critique. These additional references should support your analysis.
Technical Requirements
Your paper must be at a minimum of 3 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).
Scholarly references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content.
Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.
Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.

Privacy laws or privacy policies are legal requirements notifying website visito

Privacy laws or privacy policies are legal requirements notifying website visitors as to how their personal information will be used. These laws govern how information of private individuals can be used. Website privacy policy requirements are generally included in information privacy or data protection laws for a given country. The challenge is the wide discrepancies of these laws and policies per country.
Part 1:
Create a chart comparing and contrasting at least five privacy laws from at least two different countries.
Part 2:
Write a 500- to 750-word summary evaluating the implications of internet use (privacy, policies, research, or website presence) within small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) and data protection for intellectual property.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

This assignment is a research paper. This means you will choose a topic that is

This assignment is a research paper. This means you will choose a topic that is focused on intelligence (or be intelligence related and you explain how it is important to intelligence), identify your research sources, identify and apply a research method to your paper, and draft a paper that defends your main point/thesis.

Technology developed rapidly when the internet become more accessible to all in

Technology developed rapidly when the internet become more accessible to all in the mid-1990s. Yet, there was little legal guidance or policy in place to ensure fairness and prevent misuse.
Review and explain your understanding of the CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING ACT, and the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act.
Each of you may have a different perspective in understanding and explaining these acts. That is, the legal studies student may be focused on the legal aspect of these statutes. In contrast, the STEM or Cybersecurity student might be more adept at examining the technological points set forth in these ACTS. That’s perfectly fine.
This is a good opportunity to learn from and share knowledge with your classmates. Be sure to review the posts of others to gain a unique understanding of the purpose of each act, how they factor into cyber-related investigations (if at all), and discuss whether they address any ethical requirements (legal, criminal, civil, technical, etc.). If such ethical concerns are lacking, set forth and justify at least two proposed ethical inclusions for the statutes. Be sure to explain your new ethical rules and why they are necessary, such as what challenges they could solve.
All Responsive Posts: Play devil’s advocate by providing logical arguments that oppose those presented in another student’s initial post.

As the demand for systems and applications continue to grow, organizations are s

As the demand for systems and applications continue to grow, organizations are striving to get things correct the first time as barriers are high and alternatives are plentiful. Review the elements systems engineering discussed in Chapter 2 and select the most critical element and one you see commonly overlooked.
Please also respond to post A and B
A)The development stage and launching of the system are elements, from my own personal experience on submarines, which are overlooked. CANES is an enterprise information system consisting of computing hardware, software, and network services (e.g., phone, email, chat, video teleconferencing, web hosting, file transfer, computational resources, storage, and network configuration and monitoring). CANES will replace legacy networks on ships, submarines, and shore sites. (DOT&E, 2016, pg.1) This system replaced the antiquated IT systems onboard all ships, submarines and shore sites. The major contractors involved with this system are: Northrop Grumman, BAE systems, Serco, and DRS Laurel Technologies. All these contractors had to collectively work together to develop this system however there were things they did not take into account and during the launching stage there were issues.
Naval Sea Systems Command (NSSC) integrates contractor with ship to install the system. Naval Sea Underwater Warfare Command is a branch of NSSC and is the entity that integrates contractor to submarines. A major goal of the Undersea Warfare Chief Technology Officer and staff are to maintain their fingers on the pulse of the future technology needs of the warfighter and match them to innovators in government, industry, academia and internationally that can address these needs. (NSSC, n.d., para.4) In theory this should enable a flawless execution of system development and launch however, there are some items that tend to be overlooked.
For one, the development of this system did not account for a continual disconnection of communications. With this it disrupts processes, certificates expire and those in charge of the shore based websites delete accounts if the ship is not connected to the system after 45 days. Thus, with my job we are continually working through these errors. Next, during the rollout process or system launch the contractors in charge of the install do not train ships force adequately and so there is a lack of knowledge during the initial operation. Ships force is given an initial training of the system however, it is not adequate when it comes to troubleshooting methods and processes. I believe the launching of the system is the most critical because this is where the developers can get the most feedback to improve the system. Every cyber system has its flaws and I believe in the Navy this is where we are lacking.
B) In the field of systems engineering there are components that play a crucial role in successfully creating and implementing complex systems. It is challenging to pinpoint one important element as the significance of specific components varies depending on the nature of the system and project goals. However one aspect that is often overlooked but holds importance is the effective management of requirements.
Effective management of requirements plays a vital role in systems engineering. It acts as a guiding light directing the projects path with precision to ensure that all stakeholders have an comprehensive understanding of the systems purpose, features and limitations (Fundamentals of Systems Engineering: Requirements Definition, n.d.). The meticulous handling of requirements involves collecting, documenting and validating every nonfunctional requirement.
Through examination and refinement of requirements initial phase provides a defined roadmap for the entire project lifecycle. It serves as protection against scope creep, misunderstandings, and costly deviations. By maintaining control over requirements in a manner effective requirements management acts as a guardian to keep the project on track within budget.
This meticulous requirements management has far-reaching effects. It not only improves project productivity by providing a clear and unambiguous framework for activity, but it also has a significant influence on the general success and quality of complex systems. It is like an architect’s meticulous plan in that it ensures that every part of the project flows in unison with the original idea, resulting in systems that accomplish their goals while maintaining the highest levels of quality and efficiency.