Homeland security : a complete guide / Mark A. Sauter, James Jay Carafano.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sauter, Mark, author.

Carafano, James Jay, 1955- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil defense--United States.

Civil defense.

Emergency management--United States.

Emergency management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York State : McGraw-Hill Education, 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The definitive guide to Homeland Security—updated with critical changes in the department’s mission, tactics, and strategies Critical reading for government officials, diplomats, and other government officials, as well as executives and managers of businesses affected by Homeland Security activities Provides the most comprehensive coverage available on anti-terrorism intelligence, maritime security, and border security Updates include recent changes in the structure of the Homeland Security department, its new role in natural-disaster response, and new strategies and analytical tools

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Introduction: Homeland Security: A Concern and a Role for Everyone

Part 1 How We Got Here from There: The Emergence of Contemporary Homeland Security

Chapter 1 Homeland Security: The American Tradition

Chapter Overview

Chapter Learning Objectives

A Colonial Legacy: Securing Communities and Coastlines

The Young Republic: Dangers from Within

The New Great Power Faces Foreign Threats

World War I: From Sabotage to Pandemics

World War II: Safeguarding Freedom's Arsenal

The Cold War: Foreign Spies, Domestic Radicals, and Disaster Response

The Threat of Shadow War

Out of the Cold: Emerging Threats to America's Homeland

Chapter Summary

Chapter Quiz

Notes

Chapter 2 The Road to 9/11: Contemporary Terrorism and the Meaning of the September 11 Attacks

Terrorist Trends Anticipating 9/11

The Emergence of al-Qaida

A Day That Changed the World

Lessons for Disaster Preparedness and Response

New Fears: Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disruption

Chapter 3 The Birth of Contemporary Homeland Security: The National Response to 9/11 and Its Aftermath

The Response to Contemporary Terrorism

International Cooperation

Defensive Efforts

Katrina and What Followed

Back to the Border

Homeland Security's Evolving Enterprise

Twilight of the Long War?

Part 2 Homeland Security: Principles, Participants, Strategies, and Tools

Chapter 4 Homeland Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Jurisdictions: International, Federal, State, and Local Government and Private Sector Responsibilities

The New Normalcy.

National Concept for Protecting the Homeland

Organizing for Domestic Security

The Role of the Federal Government

The Role of Congress

The Role of State and Local Governments

Chapter 5 Thinking Homeland Security: Theory, Strategy, Decision-Making, Planning, and Analysis Tools

The Challenges

Theories of Security

The What and Why of Strategy

National Strategies

Assessing the National Strategies

Strategic Management

Analytical Tools

Chapter 6 Intelligence for Homeland Security: Process, Methods, Structure, and Resources

What Is Intelligence?

Understanding the Intelligence Cycle

Methods of Intelligence Collection

Security Classification and Clearances

Counterintelligence and Operations Security

Intelligence Organizations and Missions

Oversight of Intelligence Activities

State and Local Enforcement Activities and Resources

Chapter 7 Domestic Counterterrorism: Investigating, Preventing, and Responding to Terrorist Plots

The Front Lines of Terrorism

Jurisdictions, Responsibilities, and Organizations

Issues in Counterterrorism

Components of Counterterrorism Operations

Chapter 8 Homeland Defense and Support to Civil Authorities: Military Support for Homeland Security

Authority to Act

Organization

Forces Available

Concept of Military Operations

Chapter 9 Incident Management and Emergency Management: Responding to Human-made and Natural Disasters.

Chapter Overview

Thinking ... and Experiencing the Unthinkable

The Emergency Response Challenge

Management of Domestic Incidents

The All-Hazards Approach

Principles and Components of Emergency Management

Authorities Governing Response Activities

Emergency Management Systems and Operations

State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Response

Domestic Incident Management Concept of Operations

Issues in Disaster Response Management

Part 3 Understanding Threats: From Terrorism to Natural Disasters

Chapter 10 The Mind of the Terrorist: Why They Hate

Defining Terrorism

Why Terrorism?

Types of Terrorist Groups

Suicide Terrorism

The Drive for Mass Destruction

Chapter 11 The Transnational Dimensions of Terrorism: From State Sponsors to Islamist Extremists

America in a Globalized World

Defining Transnational Terrorism

Current Threat

Al-Qaida and Other Islamist Extremist Groups

The Muslim World

Ideology of Islamist Terrorism

Common Front against the West

Profiles of Significant International Terrorist Groups and State Sponsors

Chapter 12 Domestic Terrorist Groups and Radicalization: The Threat Next Door

The Enemy Within

Defining Domestic Terrorism and Radicalization

Incidence of Domestic Terrorism

Recent History of Domestic Terrorism

Profiles of Significant Groups and Movements

Evolving Threat

Chapter 13 Terrorist Operations and Tactics: How Attacks Are Planned and Executed

Chapter Overview.

Chapter Learning Objectives

Terrorist Planning

The Terrorist Organization

Terrorist Support Operations

Phases of a Terrorist Attack

Terrorist Operations

Chapter 14 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Understanding Real Threats and Getting Beyond Hype

Weapons to Worry About

Chemical

Biological

Radiological

Nuclear

High-Yield Explosives

Chapter 15 Understanding Disasters and Mass Emergencies: From Earthquakes to Pandemics and Beyond

What Is a Disaster?

Earthquakes

Hurricanes

Tornadoes

Tsunamis

Floods and Levee Breaks

Volcanic Eruptions

Forest Fires

Landslides and Debris Flows

Pandemics

Hazardous Material Spills or Releases

Food or Product Contamination and Animal Disease Outbreaks

Severe Storms and Cold Weather

Drought and Extreme Heat Conditions

Structural Collapse

Hostage Taking, Riots, and Targeted Violence

Space Weather

Part 4 Homeland Security In Action: Programs and Activities

Chapter 16 Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Assets: Protecting America's Most Important Targets

Lifeblood of the U.S. Economy

Coordination for Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Types of Critical Infrastructure

Chapter 17 Business Preparedness, Continuity, and Recovery: Private Sector Response

New World of Disorder

Definitions and Standards

Changing Business Environment

Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness

Federal Requirements

Planning for the Worst.

Supply Chain Security

Physical Security

Information Technology Continuity and Recovery

Chapter 18 Public Awareness and Personal, Family, and Community Preparedness: Challenges and Solutions

The Preparedness Challenge

Risk Communications

Individual, Family, and Community Antiterrorism Measures

Principles of Emergency Preparedness Planning

Next Steps in Individual and Community Response

Indications of a Terrorist Attack

Chapter 19 The Nation Responds: Volunteer, Faith-based, Business, and Nongovernmental Assets

Grassroots Response

Issues in Volunteer Response

A National Network of Volunteers

Lessons of Katrina

Faith-based and Community Organizations

Business Support for Homeland Security

Government-sponsored Volunteers

State Defense Forces

Chapter 20 Domain Security: Border, Maritime, and Aviation Security

Principle of Layered Security

Border Security

Maritime Security

Aviation Security

Chapter 21 Cybersecurity: Protecting Cyberspace and Digital Technology

The Threat

Insider Attacks

Outsider Attacks

Malicious Software

Human Engineering

Terrorist Use of Cyberspace

Cyber Defense

The Role of the Private Sector

Resilience and Prospects for the Future

Appendix A: Significant Foiled U.S. Terror Plots From 9/11 to 2011

Appendix B: Profiles of Significant Islamist Extremists and International Terrorist Groups and State Sponsors

Index

A.

B.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786613358011

9781283358019

1283358018

9780071775106

0071775102

OCLC:

819322415