...Assignment 2: Critical Infrastructure Protection Benard Braxton, Jr. Dr. Bouaffo Kouame CIS 502 – Theories of Security Management May 17, 2015 The Department of Homeland Security’s vison is to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other hazards (DHS, 2015). To achieve this vision there are three key concepts that creates the foundation of our national homeland security strategy. They are security, resilience, and customs and exchange (DHS, 2015). These key concepts drive wide-ranging areas of action that the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review process describes as homeland security missions. These missions are not restricted to the Department of Homeland Security. These objectives and goals says what it means to prevent, to protect, to respond, and to recover. They also shows how build in security, to ensure resilience, and to facilitate customs and exchange (DHS, 2015). There are thousands of people from across the all over the country who are responsible for executing these missions. These are the people who interact with the public, are responsible for security and public safety, operate our country’s critical services and infrastructures, develop technology, perform research, watch, prepare for, and respond to emerging disasters and threats (DHS, 2015). The five homeland security core missions are to prevent terrorism and enhancing security; secure and manage our borders; enforce and administer our immigration laws; safeguard...
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...Assignment 2: Critical Infrastructure Protection Strayer University Introduction In the wake of a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or emergency, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is prepared to respond. DHS primary responsibilities are combatting terrorism, securing boarders, enforcing immigration laws, safeguarding cyberspace, and responding to natural disasters. Coordination with the federal response teams and partnerships with local, state, and private sectors, enhance the DHS response tactics in a national emergency. Department of Homeland Security Mission, Operations, and Responsibilities The Department of Homeland Security’s mission is to keep America safe, protected, and resilient from various elements that threaten the country. As identified by (dhs.gov, 2013) DHS has three key concepts that strategies are based upon security, resilience, and customs and exchange. The process that defines homeland security missions and incorporates the key concepts is the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR). DHS missions are spread across the enterprise and do not only cover DHS. The delegated missions define in detail how to prevent, protect, respond, recover, secure, ensure resilience, and facilitate customs and exchange as noted by (dhs.gov, 2013). Department of Homeland Security operations encompass five core objectives. The objectives covered under DHS are prevention of terrorism and enhancing security; secure and manage our boarders; enforce and administer...
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...Restructuring to Increase Efficiency Tom Harper HCS/325 May 26, 2014 Connie Woods Restructuring to Increase Efficiency In healthcare, the utilization of call centers to assist in triaging patient calls have become more advanced and serviced over time. These centers triage calls such as medication refills, appointment scheduling, emergency medical questions and advice, and simple insurance related questions. The calls in our facility have increased due to the increasing number of patients merging into our facility and clinics. With the current struggle of budgeting and providing sufficient patient care, our department must implement new policies, procedures, and protocols in order to meet the growing demand. With a budget set for the current fiscal year, our department lacks the financial resources needed to hire additional staff, which makes the task even more difficult to address. The leaders from other facilities, corporations, and departments must come together and share options that work well for them and others that have failed in the past. Utilizing other industries will give our facility a greater view of the platform that it can move on. Throughout the next few months, it is upon the leadership and staff to accommodate to the changes and team structures that are unveiled to address the concerning and continued issue regarding patient care. In all aspects of healthcare, teamwork is essential to provide the care to all patients that should report to our facility...
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...documents titled, “National Infrastructure Protection Plan”, and “Critical Infrastructure Protection”, may be used to complete the assignment. Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you: 1. Examine the Department of Homeland Security’s : a. mission b. operations c. responsibilities 2. Explain what Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) initiatives are, what are protected, and the methods used to protect our assets. 3. Describe the vulnerabilities IS professionals need to be concerned with when protecting the U.S.’s critical infrastructure. 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of IS professionals in regard to protecting the U.S.’s critical infrastructure. 5. Suggest three (3) methods to improve the protection of our critical infrastructure and justify each suggestion. 6. Use at least three (3) quality resources outside of the suggested resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included...
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...Section One: Strategic Context The primary purpose of the Department of Homeland Security, since its inception, has been to consolidate multiple agencies under one department, including: law enforcement, first responders, training, internet technology (IT), human resources, and many other supporting agencies into one organization, capable of providing emergency response, disaster relief, with the fundamental purpose of- protecting this nation, its Critical Infrastructure Key Resources (CIKR), for instance - borders, waterways, airways, along with its citizens from terrorist threats, attacks, and natural disasters. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, were not the only attacks on this country, although to this point, have proven to...
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...the Week 2 Dropbox: (a) a Word document with the questions and your answers and (b) a copy of the proposed regulation you used for this assignment. (10 points) After the events of 9/11, I developed a strong interest in security and protection from terrorism. Once President Bush announced the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security, I became even more intrigued, with thousands of questions flooding my mind. Will this department guarantee 100% protection? How will the lines of communication between government officials/law enforcement personnel strengthen or weaken? What type of strategies will the department be capable of implementing? More important, will there be a sacrifice of rights/freedoms with this new development? This last question is what peaked my interest in my choice of regulation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s proposal of a new intelligence system of records (Analytical Framework for Intelligence or AFI) and it’s notice of exemption from the 1974 Privacy Act. From reading the details of the proposal/notice, there will not be a direct impact to myself, but to the country as a whole. The new system will allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection to monitor and guard the country’s borders in a more effective manner. It will also strengthen the means of communication between the Department of Homeland Security and other officials. Just knowing that there...
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...Adobe file (.pdf). This means you will submit two attachments to the Week 2 Dropbox: (1) a Word doc with the questions and your answers and (2) a copy of the proposed regulation you used for this assignment. (10 points) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Custom Borders and Protection (CBP), control the proposed regulation for the Global Entry program. I found this proposed rule interesting because I am very concerned about the violation of our civil liberties and rights especially since the September 11, 2001 attacks. Since the implementation of the Patriot Act, governmental agencies are allowed to infringe on U.S. citizens privacy with suspicion of terrorist activity. The Patriot Act signed on October 26, 2001 has also opened the door for the Department of Homeland Security to exempt their administration from rules of the Privacy Act, further allowing the collection of data on U.S. citizens. Privacy is a fundamental right of U.S. citizens and permanent lawful residents protected by the Constitution of the United States. My concerns with the Global Entry Program is the collection of the data, how will the data be stored, how will the data be shared, and how will this further violate our privacy. 2. Describe the proposal/change. (10 points) Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Custom Borders and Protection (CBP) proposes to establish and international trusted traveler program, called Global Entry. This voluntary program would allow CBP to...
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...* Assignment – Week 2 Legal, Political, and Ethical Dimensions Professor Goldsmith November 11, 2010 1. State the administrative agency which controls the regulation. Explain why this agency and your proposed regulation interests you (briefly). Will this proposed regulation affect you or the business in which you are working? If so, how? Submit a copy of the proposed regulation along with your responses to these five questions. The proposed regulation can be submitted as either a separate Word document (.doc) or Adobe file (.pdf). This means you will submit two attachments to the Week 2 Dropbox: (1) a Word doc with the questions and your answers and (2) a copy of the proposed regulation you used for this assignment. (10 points) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Custom Borders and Protection (CBP), control the proposed regulation for the Global Entry program. I found this proposed rule interesting because I am very concerned about the violation of our civil liberties and rights especially since the September 11, 2001 attacks. Since the implementation of the Patriot Act, governmental agencies are allowed to infringe on U.S. citizens privacy with suspicion of terrorist activity. The Patriot Act signed on October 26, 2001 has also opened the door for the Department of Homeland Security to exempt their administration from rules of the Privacy Act, further allowing the collection of data on U.S. citizens. Privacy is a fundamental right of U.S. citizens and...
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...* Assignment – Week 2 Legal, Political, and Ethical Dimensions Professor Goldsmith November 11, 2010 1. State the administrative agency which controls the regulation. Explain why this agency and your proposed regulation interests you (briefly). Will this proposed regulation affect you or the business in which you are working? If so, how? Submit a copy of the proposed regulation along with your responses to these five questions. The proposed regulation can be submitted as either a separate Word document (.doc) or Adobe file (.pdf). This means you will submit two attachments to the Week 2 Dropbox: (1) a Word doc with the questions and your answers and (2) a copy of the proposed regulation you used for this assignment. (10 points) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Custom Borders and Protection (CBP), control the proposed regulation for the Global Entry program. I found this proposed rule interesting because I am very concerned about the violation of our civil liberties and rights especially since the September 11, 2001 attacks. Since the implementation of the Patriot Act, governmental agencies are allowed to infringe on U.S. citizens privacy with suspicion of terrorist activity. The Patriot Act signed on October 26, 2001 has also opened the door for the Department of Homeland Security to exempt their administration from rules of the Privacy Act, further allowing the collection of data on U.S. citizens. Privacy is a fundamental right of U.S. citizens and...
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...------------------------------------------------- Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol Agent April 18, 2014 Valance Lausch CJC 161 Intro Homeland Security April 18, 2014 Valance Lausch CJC 161 Intro Homeland Security Table of Contents Abstract …………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….3 CBP Mission……………………………………………………………………………………...3 Requirements and Qualifications…………………………………………………………………3 Application Process……………………………………………………………………………….4 Employment Benefits……………………………………………………………………………..4 Training…………………………………………………………………………………………...6 Hazards…………………………………………………………………………………………....6 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………...7 Works Cited……………………………………………………………………………………….8 Customs and Border Protection Abstract The purpose of this report is to research a potential company that I plan to work for to evaluate and inform myself of everything that I may want to know about this company. I will be researching and reporting on the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency. I wish to become a U.S. Border Patrol agent or possibly work in another area within the U.S. CBP. I chose this profession because I wish to be a part of protecting this country and keeping the people safe. I plan to research the hiring process which may include the application method, interviews, physical fitness tests, weapons qualifications and language proficiency tests. I will also search for desired duty locations and...
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...increasing crimes due to the poor economy. More people are engaging in criminal activities. Local and small agencies interact with the communities that they patrol on a daily basis. Sharing information between agencies are important not only for Home Land Security but for the public’s safety as well. Law enforcement agencies are using The Home Land Security Information Network which allows them to securely collaborate with partners across the country. Law enforcement professionals also use HSIN to share information including Be on the Lookouts (BOLOs), Requests for Information (RFIs), For Your Information (FYIs), Intelligence Reports, and other Law Enforcement Sensitive documents. HSIN allows users to create and distribute messages to large, mission-specific contact lists. This rapid, secure information exchange provides law enforcement professionals with critical intelligence as they conduct work in the field ("Homeland Security Information Network - Law Enforcement Mission", n.d.). The purpose of this State and Local Fusion Center Concept of Operations (CONOPS) is to establish a framework for a comprehensive, coordinated and consistent approach for outreach by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to State and Local Fusion Centers (SLFCs). This CONOPS outlines DHS processes relating to SLFC support including intelligence and operational...
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...Memorandum To: Sharon Matthews, CEO HCS/341 From: HR Director Date: 12 September 2011 Subject: Legal, Safety, and Regulatory Requirements ------------------------------------------------- Common sense and compassion in the workplace has been replaced by litigation As we are both aware, the human resources department in every organization is accountable for guaranteeing that the organization adheres to all legal, safety, and regulatory requirements when dealing with both the employees of the organization as well as with the patrons that the organization serves. Throughout the human resource processes a central concern is the assessment of employment laws and the consequence of their use. It has come to the attention of the human resource department that common sense and compassion have been replaced by litigation in the workplace. Although conflict is by no means a new phenomenon, the elements of workplace conflict are becoming more convoluted as the years go by. Changes in employment laws mingled with how we live and the unpredictability of today’s economy have coalesced into convoluted answers to what used to be basic questions (Gilbert, n.d.). The result is a growing sense of unease among employees and an accompanying need to claim one's legal rights when conflicts arise. Misconceptions about employment laws, and employee rights often fuel this fire. Not to mention today’s society’s augmented recognition and approval of lawsuits as a probable and lucrative alternative...
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...firing of airline personnel was not as stringent. Those in charge of checking passenger’s luggage and person were not trained effectively. They would miss illegal weapons, drugs, and any other paraphernalia the airline industry did not want on aircraft. The workers took a lax attitude toward his or her job duties, which made for a high turnover rate. Along with the lax attitude the workers or screeners as they were called received low wages and little to no benefits. The infrastructure of the airport terminals were not monitored and maintained as well as they could or should have been. The Agents were usually those that had been hired to conduct the security searches and monitored the daily activities in the facilities. “Agents used fictitious law enforcement badges and credentials to gain access to secure areas, bypass security checkpoints at two airports, and walk unescorted to aircraft departure gates" (Dillingham, 2003...
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... The origin For that reason, the ESF 13 and the other ESF methods have become valuable sources to the United States. For the reason, the emergency support functions also support annexes created at least somewhat fix this dilemma. “The annexes are broken down within 15 various ESF locations search and rescue, communications, public works. Also engineering, firefighting, emergency management, mass care, emergency assistance housing, and human services, logistics management and external affairs, public health and medical services, energy”( DHS, 2008b). Additionally, search and protect, oil and dangerous materials reaction, horticulture and average assets, transportation, open wellbeing and security, lengthy term society recovery, asset...
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...Acquisition Assignment 1- The Statement of Need Anthony Childs Strayer University 23 April 2011 For this assignment, I have chosen the Department of Energy. As a contracting officer, I have been tasked with overseeing the acquisition of a proprietary database program for the entire Research and Development department. * Explain how you would go about developing the statement of need? Give examples of the information required and factors to be considered. To begin the process of acquiring the new program, I would first develop a Statement of Need (SoN). Once the database program that we were currently using had been determined to be obsolete or no longer suitable for our needs (or, even better, if we had made this determination well in advance of the program actually failing to meet our requirements), a new proprietary database program would have to be developed (or purchased) and then phased in to replace our current system. In order to spend any of our precious government funds, I would have to make a case for why we wanted to buy a new program. One of the first things that I would do would be to speak to the users of the system to determine what exactly the current program was being used for, and how it was being used. Besides speaking with the individuals within the Department of Energy who used the program the most, I would also speak to the vendors (or developers) of the program to get their input as well. I would then find out what (beyond our current uses)...
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