Assignment 2: Department Of Homeland Security

Running Head: SECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE

Assignment 2: Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
Clara Mae Jones
Strayer University
Instruction: Dr. Patricia White
CIS 502 – Theories Security Management
May 16, 2013
Abstract
When we ask what “Critical Infrastructure is?” Critical infrastructure is the backbone of our nation’s economy, security, and health. It is clear that we have the power in our homes, the water we drink, the transportation that moves us, and the communication systems we rely on to stay in touch with friends and family. The vitalization of critical infrastructure according to research and the” Department of Homeland Security, 2013” is the assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual. It is so
Examine the Department of Homeland Security’s Mission, Operations, and Responsibilities The Department of Homeland Security are wide-ranging, and their goal is clear: “A safer, more secure America, which is resilient against terrorism and other potential threats.” The three key concepts form the foundation of our national homeland security strategy designed to achieve this vision: The three are as follows 1) Security 2), Resilience 3), Custom and Exchange. These concepts drive broad areas of activity that the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) process defines as homeland security missions. It prevent, to protect, to respond, and recover, as well as to build in security, to ensure resilience, and to facilitate customs and exchange. The responsibility falls on hundreds of thousands of people from across the federal government, state, local, tribal, and territorial
It have many definitions and they all mean the same thing, just expressed in different ways. It is define. It is define by the USA Patriot Act as systems and assets, whether physical or virtual. It is so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national public safety national, national economic security, or any combination of those matters. FEMA defines critical infrastructure as personal, physical assets and communication (cyber) that must be intact and operational 24-7 (365 days a year). In order to ensure survivability, continuity of operations, and mission success. Essential people, equipment, and systems are or/and mission success the availability of 24-7 is a necessity. In other words essential people, equipment, and systems, pertinent data, technique acquired through knowledge and experience are needed and used by different people of different groups, organizations, and the private and public sector partnering with the DHS in order to deter and mitigate the catastrophic results of disaster. Keeping the people and America safe and our infrastructures safe s well; in doing so requires secrecy which is a very important to the mission of DHS and all of its partnerships, to include the private and public sector as well. This task essentiality involves getting businesses to start thinking about