Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection, 2nd Edition

ISBN-10: 1440853959
ISBN-13: 9781440853951
Category: Infrastructure (Economics)
Pages: 414
Language: English
Published: 2018-07-11
Publisher: Praeger
Authors: Ryan K. Baggett, Brian K. Simpkins

Description

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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