Homeland Security: The Essentials

Homeland Security: The Essentials, Second Edition concisely outlines the risks facing the US today and the structures we have put in place to deal with them. The authors expertly delineate the bedrock principles of preparing for, mitigating, managing, and recovering from emergencies and disasters.

From cyberwarfare, to devastating tornadoes, to car bombs, all hazards currently fall within the purview of the Department of Homeland Security, yet the federal role must be closely aligned with the work of partners in the private sector.

The book lays a solid foundation for the study of present and future threats to our communities and to national security, also challenging readers to imagine more effective ways to manage these risks.

Highlights and expands on key content from the bestselling book Introduction to Homeland SecurityConcisely delineates the bedrock principles of preparing for, mitigating, managing, and recovering from emergencies and disastersProvides coverage of the Boston Marathon bombingExplains the border security, immigration, and intelligence functions in detailAnalyzes the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for critical infrastructure protectionExplores the emergence of social media as a tool for reporting on homeland security issues

1. Homeland Security: The Concept, The Organization 2. Historic Overview of the Terrorist Threat 3. Hazards 4. Governmental Homeland Security Structures 5. Intelligence and Counterterrorism 6. Border Security, Immigration, and Customs Enforcement 7. Transportation Safety and Security 8. Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection 9. All-Hazards Emergency Response and Recovery 10. Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness 11. Communications 12. Science and Technology 13. The Future of Homeland Security