Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection, 2nd Edition
Nonfiction, Computers, Networking & Communications, Computer Security, Operating Systems, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Ryan K. Baggett, Brian K. Simpkins | ISBN: | 9781440853968 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | July 11, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Praeger | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ryan K. Baggett, Brian K. Simpkins |
| ISBN: | 9781440853968 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | July 11, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Praeger |
| Language: | English |
A compelling overview of the systems and strategies that have been 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.
• 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
A compelling overview of the systems and strategies that have been 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.
• 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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