Maintaining homeland security / Alan P. Proctor and Jason T. Waleford, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Proctor, Alan P.

Waleford, Jason T.

Series:

Terrorism, hot spots and conflict-related issues.

Terrorism, hot spots and conflict-related issues

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Department of Homeland Security.

United States.

Terrorism--United States--Prevention.

Terrorism.

National security--United States.

National security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (131 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) became the nation's 15th Cabinet department in January 2003. Twenty-two agencies with different missions, operations and cultures were consolidated and realigned into one organisation with its primary mission being that of prevention, preparation for and response to catastrophes affecting our homeland.

Contents:

Intro

MAINTAINING HOMELANDSECURITY

CONTENTS

PREFACE

HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL,REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATIONTRANSITION TASK FORCE, JANUARY 2008*

BACKGROUND

PROCESS

RECOMMENDATIONS

THREAT AWARENESS

LEADERSHIP

CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT/ACTION

POLICY

OPERATIONS

SUCCESSION

Untitled

APPENDIX A: ADMINISTRATION TRANSITIONTASK FORCE MEMBERS

APENDIX B: ADMINISTRATION TRANSITIONTASK FORCE - SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

APPRNDIX C: DHS VISION,MISSIONAND STRATEGIC GOALS

Vision

Mission

Strategic Goals

APPENDIX D:WHITE HOUSE EXECUTIVE ORDER 13286SECTION 88 ORDER OF SUCCESSION

Executive Order: Amending the Order of Successionin the Department of Homeland Security

APPENDIX E: DHS ADMINISTRATION TRANSITIONFIVE LEVEL STRATEGY

APPENDIX F:HSAC'S CULTURE TASK FORCE REPORT(JANUARY 2007)

"DHS HEADQUARTERS MUST FURTHERDEFINE AND CRYSTALLIZE ITS ROLE"

Recommendation 1: DHS Headquarters MustFurther Define and Crystallize Its Role

PROPOSED ROLE OF DHS HEADQUARTERS

DHS HQ Supports Component CommandLeadership &amp

Performan

APPENDIX G: PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION ACT OF 1963

APPENDIX H

Annex A: Order for Delegation of Authority by the Secretaryof the Department of Homeland Security(Pursuant to Executive Order 13442 (August 13, 2007)

Annex B. DHS Succession Order and Order for Delegation

REFERENCES

TOP TEN CHALLENGES FACING THE NEXTSECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY*

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TOP TEN CHALLENGES

I. THE HOMELAND SECURITY ENVIRONMENT

Key Challenge 1: Homeland Security Is Morethan Just A Single Cabinet Department

Key Challenge 2: Quickly Get an Inventory of the Department'sCommitments and Deadlines and Work with Congress to Achieve aRational System of Oversight

II. LOOKING OUTSIDE DHS

Key Challenge 3: Continue to Improve Intelligenceand Information Sharing.

III. LOOKING INSIDE DHS

Key Challenge 4: Build a Cadre of Homeland Security Leadershipthrough a Unified National System of Training and Education

Key Challenge 5: Build the Strong Research and Development,Procurement and Acquisition Process Necessary to Supportthe Department's Various Missions

Key Challenge 6: The Work of Strengthening Our Nation'sDisaster Response Capabilities Is Not Complete

IV. STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Key Challenge 7: Lead the Building of a Resilient America

Key Challenge 8: Find the Right Balance between Secure Bordersand Open Doors to Travelers, Students, and Commerce

Key Challenge 9: Improve Risk Managementand Risk Communications for Homeland Security

Key Challenge 10: Sustainability of Our Nation'sHomeland Security Efforts

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

APPENDIX A: HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL

Homeland Security Advisory Council Members

Hsac Subcommittees

APPENDIX B: HOMELAND SECURITYADVISORY COUNCIL REPORTS

ESSENTIAL TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE*

PROCESS DESCRIPTION

FINDINGS

People

Processes

Tools

Training

1. Build a High Performance AcquisitionsFunction Implemented by Capable Staff

2. Adopt A Rigorous Department-WideRequirements Management Process

3. Develop a Department-Wide AcquisitionStrategy with a Clear Implementation Plan

4. Improve Engagement with the PrivateSector in the Acquisitions Process

5. Manage Innovation through a Variety of Approaches

6. Use the Regulatory and Standards Setting Role of DHS toGenerate Economies of Scale Across Markets

7. Continue to Advocate for the Reduction ofCongressional Committees Overseeing DHS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

APPENDIX A: ESSENTIAL TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCEMEMBERS AND STAFF

Task Force Members

Homeland Security Advisory Council Staff.

APPENDIX B: ESSENTIAL TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCESUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

Subject Matter Experts

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED ONTHE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELANDSECURITY'S NEXT GENERATIONINFORMATION SHARING SYSTEM*

WHAT GAO FOUND

WHY GAO DID THIS STUDY

WHAT GAO RECOMMENDS

ABBREVIATIONS

DHS HAS STOPPED CURRENT HSINSYSTEMIMPROVEMENTS AND IS IN THE PROCESS OFACQUIRING A REPLACEMENT SYSTEM

DHS HAS YET TO IMPLEMENT THE MANAGEMENTCONTROLS ESSENTIAL TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THEHSIN NEXT GEN ACQUISITION

CONCLUSIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION

AGENCY COMMENTS AND OUR EVALUATION

APPENDIX I: BRIEFING SLIDES TOCONGRESSIONAL STAFF

Information Technology: Management Improvements Needed on theDepartment of Homeland Security's Next Generation InformationSharing System

INTRODUCTION

OBJECTIVES, SCOPE, AND METHODOLOGY

RESULTS IN BRIEF

RESULTS: OBJECTIVE 1

HSIN Is Currently Operational but FurtherImprovements Have Been Halted

HSIN Improvements Halted

HSIN Next Gen's Goal Is to Also Eliminate Duplication

Homeland Security Information Network Next Generation

RESULTS: OBJECTIVE 2

Acquisition Management Controls Needed

ATTACHMENT ISCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

APPENDIX II: COMMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OFHOMELAND SECURITY

INDEX.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61470-203-9

OCLC:

778452280