A compelling overview of systems and strategies implemented to
safeguard U.S. resources from a plethora of threats, the
vulnerabilities and security gaps in these infrastructure systems,
and options to enable the future security of the homeland. Since
the first edition of this book was published in 2009, significant
changes have occurred in the security landscape, both domestically
and internationally. This second edition is thoroughly updated to
reflect those changes, offering a complete review of the various
security and resilience measures currently in place and potential
strategies to safeguard life and property within the U.S. homeland.
As noted in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National
Preparedness Goal, the mission area of protection is vital to the
homeland in its focus on actions to protect people, vital
interests, and our nation's way of life. With that in mind, this
book discusses strategies such as risk analysis and assessment,
information sharing, and continuity planning. The authors focus on
relevant and timely threats and hazards facing specific
infrastructure components including, but not limited to,
agriculture and food, banking and finance, water, energy,
telecommunications, and transportation. The dynamic posture of
critical infrastructure security and resilience (CISR) underscores
the importance of an integrated, layered all-hazards approach. In
describing this approach, the book includes new chapters on
planning and guidance, public and private partnerships, cyber
issues and threats, and careers in infrastructure protection.
Additions such as discussion questions, learning objectives, and
fundamental concepts for each chapter provide additional direction
for instructors and students alike. Provides a timely, relevant
work that is crucial to understanding the current state of U.S.
critical infrastructure security and resilience (CISR) Offers a
comprehensive examination of foundations and contemporary issues
within CISR, using various real-world incidents as focusing events
Analyzes the 16 critical infrastructure sectors for purposes of
comparison, analysis, and discussion Investigates various threats
and hazards-manmade, natural, and technological-that specifically
affect CISR Summarizes updated federal legislation and doctrine in
a clear and concise manner Overviews academic, training, and career
preparedness resources for those interested in the field Includes
learning objectives, key terms, and discussion questions in each
chapter to facilitate the book's use in an academic environment
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