Homeland security

Information Technology in Border and Homeland Security When it comes to the type of role’s that information technology can provide in border and homeland security, there’s many. The vast number of technologies that exist and are applicable to this field support the threats of our national security. In a world where technology is advancing through agencies such as border patrol and homeland security, it is crucial we have support for surveillance and security. Agencies like Border Patrol have…

The United States homeland security environment is complex with competing requirements that must be balanced and managed to ensure the achievement of key national measures. The safety and security of the Nation faces threats by means of hazards and terrorism type attacks, as well as manmade accidents or natural disasters. Though out this ever changing environment homeland security must manage risks that can be associated with workforce management, acquisitions operations, as well as other cost…

is a delicate task that is affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The focus is the of involvement relationship between public safety and individual rights. The first topic is the statutory authority and responsibilities of government officials, security personnel, and private citizens. The next topic involves the practices or laws relating to search, seizures, and surveillance by police, corrections, private citizens, and security personnel. This paper will also compare the laws…

Tactical and threat awareness has become to play a significant role nowadays in homeland security for law enforcement officers. These types of awareness roles will help law enforcement officers play a bigger role in protecting our homeland. Yes, it will involve extra requirements for our law enforcement officers; in the interest of homeland security, it is important. Homeland Security involves everyone, from all the way from the lowest level to the highest levels of the country. With these…

The government nor the private sector are immune to security breaches, but which group is better equipped to protect America’s interests? Some critics will claim the private sector should set the standard for companies to follow. Opponents believe only the government has the power to establish a baseline for which the government and the…

and burglaries becoming more and more prevalent, many homeowners are concerned about the security of their home and the safety of their family. Homeowners are now considering the option of installing home security systems to protect their family and their home. Home security systems are becoming more common and monitoring companies are becoming very popular as a way to increase the effectiveness of a home security system. Floodlights and alarms are good; however, a company monitoring your home…

regarding the subject of critical infrastructure protection. The document identified sections of the National Infrastructure as essential to the well-being and security of the United States. Also, the contents looked into the safety and interests of citizens and the necessary procedures to apply. President Bush updated the paper using the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-7) of December 2003. He renamed the program as Critical Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) describes ethics as, “especially high standards of honesty, impartiality, character, and conduct” (DHS, 2003). Ethics are an integral part to any government agency. Government employees who are entrusted with intelligence and sensitive information must possess a high level of ethics, due to the risk of exploitation of this information. In my position as a Coordination Center Officer (CCO), I deal with situations and information that are sensitive.…

The Department of Homeland Security is to blame for mass increased security measures as Marcus and others set out to ensure privacy and civil rights through altering the majority of the city’s technologies’ information by setting up an underground Internet called the Xnet. The story of Little Brother by Cory Doctorow follows Marcus, also known as W1n5t0n, his fellow Xnetters experiencing a major culture shock after a terrorist attack on the San Francisco Bay area revealing many similarities to…

Thesis: Using the principle of least privilege and roles to help secure a government network system. In high security government network systems with Department of Homeland Security, the use of roles and least privilege is necessary to help secure systems. It is essential to define an employee’s job role and provide the tools that are needed to perform their job. However, using the principle of least privilege is crucial in providing the employee access to only resources absolutely needed to…