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Homeland Security, Third Edition: A Complete Guide / Edition 3
- ISBN-10:
- 1260142930
- ISBN-13:
- 9781260142938
- Pub. Date:
- 04/17/2019
- Publisher:
- McGraw Hill LLC
- ISBN-10:
- 1260142930
- ISBN-13:
- 9781260142938
- Pub. Date:
- 04/17/2019
- Publisher:
- McGraw Hill LLC
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Overview
The definitive guide to the homeland security enterprise―updated with critical changes in missions, tactics, and strategies
International terrorists and rogue nations continue to threaten U.S. citizens, while domestic extremist groups seek to attack the American way of life and hackers take advantage of the Internet to inflict new types of havoc at work and home. Meanwhile, today’s human-made and natural disasters can impact communities on the scale of weapons of mass destruction. Given the range and intensity of today’s threats, we’re all on the front lines of national security.
The most detailed and comprehensive work of its kind, Homeland Security: A Complete Guide provides insights to keep yourself, your family, your business, and your community safe from terrorism and disaster. Written by two global experts on domestic security, this new edition brings you up to date on the latest threats to U.S. security and the most effective methods for eliminating or mitigating them. Homeland Security: A Complete Guide, Third Edition has been expanded and revised to include:
NEW insights on cyber security, Electro-Magnetic Pulse, and other emerging threatsNEW techniques and controversies, such metadata collection, surveillance by US intelligence agencies, drones, interrogation, and countering violent extremist programsNEW information about homegrown terrorism and radicalization NEW content about ISIS and foreign fightersNEW information about controversial domestic extremist groups like AntiFa, BLM, and the AltRight
This edition retains the critical information that has made it the go-to guide for leaders and concerned citizens alike—from the history of American homeland defense from the nation’s earliest days to the events of 9/11, from and the birth of the Department of Homeland Security to the emergence of today’s vast homeland security enterprise. With the important updates in this edition, you will be even better prepared for terrorism and disasters.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781260142938 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | McGraw Hill LLC |
| Publication date: | 04/17/2019 |
| Edition description: | 3rd ed. |
| Pages: | 624 |
| Sales rank: | 903,551 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.50(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.93(d) |
About the Author
Mark A. Sauter is an investment banker for clients in the physical and cyber security sectors. His service as a U.S. Army Special Forces and infantry officer included duty in the DMZ between South and North Korea. A witness to disasters from hurricanes to forest fires, he experienced terrorism firsthand on 9/11 while living in downtown Manhattan.
James Jay Carafano is Deputy Director of The Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies and Director of the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation. His research focuses on developing the national security required to secure the long-term interests of the nation.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Homeland Security: A Concern and a Hole for Everyone xv
Part 1 How we got here from there: Emergence of Contemporary Homeland Security
Chapter 1 Homeland Security: The American Tradition
Chapter Overview 3
Chapter Learning Objectives 4
A Colonial Legacy: Securing Communities and Coastlines 4
The Young Republic: Dangers from Within 5
The Mew Great Power Faces Foreign Threats 11
World War I: From Sabotage to Pandemics 12
World War II: Safeguarding Freedom's Arsenal 17
The Cold War: Foreign Spies, Domestic Radicals, and Disaster Response 21
The Threat of Shadow War 24
Out Of The Cold: Emerging Threats to America's Homeland 28
Chapter Summary 32
Chapter Quiz 33
Notes 33
Chapter 2 The Road to 9/11: Contemporary Terrorism and the Meaning of the September 11 Attacks
Chapter Overview 37
Chapter Learning Objectives 38
Terrorist Trends Anticipating 9/11 38
The Emergence of Al-Qaeda 39
A Day That Changed the World 46
Lessons for Disaster Preparedness and Response 51
New Fears: Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disruption 52
Chapter Summary 55
Chapter Quiz 55
Notes 55
Chapter 3 The Birth of Contemporary Homeland Security: The National Response to 9/11 and Its Aftermath
Chapter Overview 59
Chapter Learning Objectives 60
The Response to Contemporary Terrorism 60
International Cooperation 65
Defensive Efforts 67
Katrina and What Followed 74
Back to the Border 76
Homeland Security's Evolving Enterprise 81
Changing of the Guard 81
Chapter Summary 86
Chapter Quiz 86
Notes 87
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
Chapter Overview 91
Chapter Learning Objectives 92
The New Normalcy 92
National Concept for Protecting the Homeland 92
Organizing for Domestic Security 94
The Role of the Federal Government 94
The Role of Congress 112
The Role of the Judiciary 113
The Role of State and Local Governments 114
Chapter Summary 117
Chapter Quiz 117
Notes 118
Chapter 5 Thinking Homeland Security: Theory, Strategy, Decision-Making, Planning, and Analysis Tools
Chapter Overview 119
Chapter Learning Objectives 120
The Challenges 121
Theories of Security 127
The What and Why of Strategy 132
National Strategies 136
Assessing the National Strategies 137
Strategic Management 144
Analytical Tools 149
Chapter Summary 155
Chapter Quiz 155
Notes 156
Chapter 6 Intelligence for Homeland Security: Process, Methods, Structure, and Resources
Chapter Overview 157
Chapter Learning Objectives 158
What Is Intelligence? 158
Understanding the Intelligence Cycle 161
Methods of Intelligence Collection 164
Security Classification and Clearances 176
Counterintelligence and Operations Security 178
Intelligence Organizations and Missions 179
Oversight of Intelligence Activities 186
State and Local Law Enforcement Activities and Resources 187
Chapter Summary 190
Chapter Quiz 191
Chapter 7 Domestic Counterterrorism: Investigating, Preventing, and Responding to Terrorist Plots
Chapter Overview 193
Chapter Learning Objectives 194
The Front Lines of Terrorism 194
Jurisdictions, Responsibilities, and Organizations 195
Issues In Counterterrorism 203
Components of Counterterrorism Operations 211
Chapter Summary 222
Chapter Quiz 223
Notes 223
Chapter 8 Homeland Defense and Support to Civil Authorities: Military Support for Homeland Security
Chapter Overview 225
Chapter Learning Objectives 226
Authority to Act 226
Organization 234
Forces Available 240
CBRN Response Enterprise 242
Concept of Military Operations 243
Chapter Summary 244
Chapter Quiz 245
Notes 245
Chapter 9 Incident Management and Emergency Management: Responding to Human-made and Natural Disasters
Chapter Overview 247
Chapter Learning Objectives 248
Thinking … and Experiencing the Unthinkable 248
The Emergency Response Challenge 249
Management of Domestic Incidents 251
The All-Hazards Approach 251
Principles and Components of Emergency Management 252
Authorities Governing Response Activities 253
Emergency Management Systems and Operations 255
State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Response 262
Domestic Incident Management Concept of Operations 262
Issues in Disaster Response Management 263
Issues in Disaster Management 269
Chapter Summary 272
Chapter Quiz 273
Notes 273
Part 3 Understanding Threats: From Terrorism to Natural Disasters
Chapter 10 The Mind of the Terrorist: Why They Hate
Chapter Overview 277
Chapter Learning Objectives 277
Defining Terrorism 278
Why Terrorism? 281
Radicaiization 286
Types of Terrorist Groups 287
Suicide Terrorism 293
The Drive for Mass Destruction 295
The Drive for Mass Disruption 296
Chapter Summary 297
Chapter Quiz 297
Notes 297
Chapter 11 The Transnational Dimensions of Terrorism: From State Sponsors to Islamist Extremists
Chapter Overview 299
Chapter Learning Objectives 300
America in a Globalized World 300
Defining Transnational Terrorism 301
Current Threat 309
Islamist Extremist Groups 311
The Muslim World 312
Ideology of Islamist Terrorism 315
Common Front Against the West 320
The Age of Isis 324
Chapter Summary 325
Chapter Quiz 325
Notes 326
Chapter 12 Domestic Terrorist Groups and Radicalization: The Threat Next Door
Chapter Overview 327
Chapter Learning Objectives 328
The Enemy Within 328
Defining Domestic Terrorism and Radicalization 328
Rise and Fall of Domestic Terrorism 329
Recent History of Domestic Terrorism 332
Profiles of Significant Groups and Movements 335
Evolving Threat 341
Chapter Summary 343
Chapter Quiz 343
Notes 344
Chapter 13 Terrorist Operations and Tactics: How Attacks Are Planned and Executed
Chapter Overview 345
Chapter Learning Objectives 346
Terrorist Planning 346
The Terrorist Organization 348
Terrorist Support Operations 353
Phases of a Terrorist Attack 353
Terrorist Operations 357
Chapter Summary 366
Chapter Quiz 367
Notes 367
Chapter 14 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Understanding Real Threats and Getting Beyond Hype
Chapter Overview 369
Chapter Learning Objectives 370
Weapons to Worry About 370
Chemical 370
Biological 376
Radiological 383
Nuclear 386
High-Yield Explosives 390
Chapter Summary 392
Chapter Quiz 392
Notes 393
Chapter 15 Understanding Disasters and Mass Emergencies: From Earthquakes to Pandemics and Beyond
Chapter Overview 395
Chapter Learning Objectives 396
What is a Disaster? 396
Earthquakes 399
Hurricanes 400
Tornadoes 404
Tsunamis 405
Floods and Levee Breaks 407
Volcanic Eruptions 408
Forest Fires 409
Landslides and Debris Flows 411
Pandemics 412
Hazardous Material Spills or Releases 415
Food or Product Contamination and Animal Disease Outbreaks 417
Severe Storms and Cold Weather 419
Drought and Extreme Heat Conditions 420
Structural Collapse 421
Hostage-Taking, Riots, Mass Shootings, and Targeted Violence 422
Space Weather 424
Chapter Summary 425
Chapter Quiz 425
Notes 426
Part 4 Homeland Security in Action: Programs and Activities
Chapter 16 Critical Infrastructure Protection: Protecting America's Most Important Targets
Chapter Overview 429
Chapter Learning Objectives 430
Lifeblood of the U.S. Economy 430
Organization 433
Coordination for Protecting Critical Infrastructure 438
Types of Critical Infrastructure 441
Chapter Summary 454
Chapter Quiz 454
Notes 454
Chapter 17 Business Preparedness, Continuity, and Recovery: Private Sector Response
Chapter Overview 457
Chapter Learning Objectives 458
New World of Disorder 458
Definitions and Standards 459
Changing Business Environment 460
Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness 460
Federal Requirements 461
Planning for the Worst 463
Supply Chain Security 470
Physical Security 472
Information Technology Continuity and Recovery 473
Chapter Summary 474
Chapter Quiz 474
Notes 474
Chapter 18 Public Awareness and Personal, Family, and Community Preparedness: Challenges and Solutions
Chapter Overview 477
Chapter Learning Objectives 478
The Preparedness Challenge 478
Risk Communications 479
Individual, Family, and Community Antiterrorism Measures 486
Principles of Emergency Preparedness Planning 489
Next Steps in Individual and Community Response 497
Indications of a Terrorist Attack 499
Chapter Summary 501
Chapter Quiz 501
Notes 501
Chapter 19 The Nation Responds: Volunteer, Faith-based, Business, and Nongovernmental Assets
Chapter Overview 503
Chapter Learning Objectives 504
Grassroots Response 504
Issues in Volunteer Response 505
A National Network of Volunteers 506
Lessons of Hurricane Katrina 509
Faith-Based and Community Organizations 512
Business Support for Homeland Security 516
Government-Sponsored Volunteers 517
State Defense Forces 519
Chapter Summary 520
Chapter Quiz 520
Notes 521
Chapter 20 Domain Security: Border, Maritime, and Aviation Security
Chapter Overview 523
Chapter Learning Objectives 524
Principle of Layered Security 524
Border Security 525
Maritime Security 534
Aviation Security 543
Chapter Summary 550
Chapter Quiz 550
Notes 551
Chapter 21 Cybersecurity: Protecting Cyberspace and Digital Technology
Chapter Overview 553
Chapter Learning Objectives 554
The Threat 554
Insider Attacks 555
External Attacks 556
Malicious Software 556
Social Engineering 557
Terrorist Use of Cyberspace 560
Cyber Defense 562
The Role of the Private Sector 567
Resilience and Prospects for the Future 571
Chapter Summary 571
Chapter Quiz 571
Notes 572
Index 573