Homeland Security

• DHS Information Sharing | April 2010
  A brief overview of the Department of Homeland Security’s responsibility for managing the Information Sharing Environment (ISE) set forth by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorist Prevention Act of 2004, and its relationship with local law enforcement through Fusion Centers.

• DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan | Feb 2010
  Department of Homeland Security NIPP Overview and CIKR Sector

• DHS NIPP and Risk Management | May 2010
  A review of the process used by the OIP to analyze and respond to risk, and how the NIPP contributes to the National Preparedness Guidelines

• The NIPP Framework – CIKR Overview (Dams Sector) | June 2010
  An overview of the Dams CIKR Sector and a simple example of a Fault-Tree Analysis
• The NIPP Framework – CIKR Overview (Commercial Facilities Sector) | December 2010
  An overview of the Commercial Facilities Sector

• Information Assurance | Nov 2010
  A look at Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Authentication, and Non-Repudiation as policy-level goals for information system security within the Federal Government. Explores the role of the NIST and NSA in developing, deploying, and auditing FIPS standards.

• Olympic Park Bombing Case Study | Nov 2010
  A brief look at the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing and the circumstances surrounding that event.

• An Overview of the US Department of Homeland Security | June 2010
  A brief summary of the US DHS and its charter, mission, and the role of its Office of Science and Technology.

• Social Media and Government 2.0 | Nov 2010
  An overview of what social media is and how it relates to promoting Government 2.0 objectives.

• Surveillance and Detection Solutions | Nov 2010
  A review of technologies used in the detection and prevention of terrorist attacks in urban environments.

• CIKR Vulnerability Assessments | Aug 2010
  An overview of the national vulnerability assessment process used to identify risks and work with owner/operators to reduce and mitigate risks.

• More Value from Homeland Security Studies | Nov 2010
  A recap of benefits for continuing your education on homeland security matters; resources, readings, and training.