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Case Study 1: Impetus of the DHS
    
Prior to the 9/11 attacks, there were a number of other “terrorist” events that occurred on both U.S. soil and abroad. Read the article discussing the Oklahoma City bombing, located at http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/history/famous-cases/oklahoma-city-bombing, and the article discussing the 1993 World Trade Center bombings, located at http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2008/february/tradebom_022608. These events, however, did not have the impact on the American psyche and the political repercussions that accompanied the 9/11 attacks, such as the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A Webpage dedicated to the creation of the DHS is located at http://www.dhs.gov/creation-department-homeland-security.

Write a two to four (2-4) page paper in which you:
1.    Describe why the 9/11 attacks was the impetus for forming the Department of Homeland Security and raising greater awareness of terrorist attacks. 
2.    Decribe why the Oklahoma City and 1993 World Trade Center bombings did not cause the dramatic impact as that of 9/11.
3.    Predict how these two (2) historical attacks could have potentially been diminished or avoided with the protections in place today.
4.    Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•    Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•    Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•    Describe the foundations of homeland security.
•    Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland security.
•    Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland Security Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

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Case Study 2: Information Security and the National Infrastructure
Due Week 3 and worth 100 points

Read the Infosecurity magazine article “Using Information Security to Protect Critical National Infrastructure: Energy Sector is Hackers’ Biggest Target”, located at http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2310/using-information-security-to-protect-critical-national-infrastructure-energy-sector-is-hackers-biggest-target-/.
Write a two to four (2-4) page paper in which you:
1.    Explain in your own words the information security concerns that exist in protecting the United States’ national infrastructure.
2.    Describe why the author of the article says that oil and gas industries are prime targets for cyber criminals more than other infrastructures and state whether or not you agree and why.
3.    Conclude why there is a need to regulate SCADA and industrial control systems and why there is concern that this is not being dealt with appropriately.
4.    Using the Internet find a recent article, within the last 6 months that either supports the need for regulating SCADA or that discusses a recent attack. Discuss how this article validate the need for tighter controls. 
5.    Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•    Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•    Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•    Explain the national infrastructure plan in the context of strategic targets.
•    Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland security.
•    Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland Security Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

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Assignment 1: NIPP
Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Write a two to four (2-4) page paper in which you:
1.    Analyze the National Infrastructure Protection Plan and Risk Management Framework, located at http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/NIPP_Plan.pdf, and conclude how it has been designed to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure. 
2.    Determine the purpose of the feedback loop design and argue how it strengthens or weakens the model. Justify your response.  
3.    Decide if taking a “risk management” approach is suitable for protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure. Support your response.
4.    Choose the one (1) step that is the most important or has the greatest impact on the other steps of the Risk Management Framework and describe why. 
5.    Discuss two (2) criticisms of the NIPP model and suggest ways of dealing with those criticisms.
6.    Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. 


Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•    Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•    Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•    Explain the national infrastructure plan in the context of strategic targets.
•    Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland security.
•    Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland Security Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

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Write a two to four (2-3) page paper in which you:
1.    Explain how social media has been used in terrorism.
2.    Find and reference a recent article, within the last 3 months, depicting the use of social media in terrorism.
3.    Describe a method that can be used to monitor social media sites used to propagate terrorism and hate. 
4.    Determine which agency should be involved in an investigation involving “hate” sites. 
5.    Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•    Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•    Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•    Compare and contrast terrorism, terrorist groups, organized crime, and their financing activities and practices.
•    Analyze the role of intelligence and counterterrorism activities among federal agencies.
•    Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland security.
•    Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland Security Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

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Use the Internet to find an article published in the last seven days using the following search criterion: the ongoing threat to homeland security. Please summarize the article, the event, when it occurred, what happened, casualties or perpetrator apprehended, and include the link to the article. In your opinion, was the correct agency involved with this threat and did the agency handle it correctly? Please share what you thought the most important takeaway was for this article

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Use the Internet to find an article published in the last 6 months using the following search criterion: terrorism in the US. Please summarize the article, and include the date and a link. In your opinion, how does national and local news factor into terrorism in the U.S.? Do you think we have terrorist cells? Outline your thoughts on how we can do a better job of detecting potential threats.

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Using the Internet, research Domestic Terrorism Law. Describe what current national laws are in place, and briefly summarize the enactment and specifics. In your opinion, is this legislation enough? What significant change would you recommend incorporating into the existing laws? Review how other countries handle domestic terrorism. Are there any lessons or takeaways that the U.S. could implement?