Homeland Security And Critical Infrastructure Protection (Praeger Security International)

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

• | Author: Ryan K. Baggett|Brian K. Simpkins
• | Publisher: Praeger
• | Publication Date: Jul 11, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 432 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Business & Economics
• | ISBN-10: 1440853959
• | ISBN-13: 9781440853951