Human Factors in Cybersecurity: Discuss how the human factor affects Cybersecurity. What is Social Engineering? How does it relate to Psychology? What are some techniques to implement Social Engineering? What are some of the countermeasures to detect/prevent Social Engineering? Is Social Engineering the only way to influence human behavior or are there other ways as …
Assume you are the new Secretary of Homeland Security. You are drafting a Policy Document referred to as a “White Paper” for the Biden Administration to highlight the impact of open/closed borders in the age of COVID-19 on migration, asylum seekers, and economic recovery. In this white paper, consider the following to frame your paper. …
A common type of RDD is what is called a “dirty bomb,” which is designed to spread radioactive material through passive (aerosol) or active (explosive) means. The latter typically combines conventional explosives, such as dynamite, with radioactive material. The terms “dirty bomb” and “RDD” are often used interchangeably, although the former is a much broader …
Discuss the importance of information sharing to homeland security. What progress has been made? Do barriers to information sharing exist? List any barriers, and provide considerations for minimizing these barrier
How do border patrol agents monitor and control the movement of people and goods across international borders?
Reflect on the 9/11 attack and its influence on the homeland security function. Continuing with the scenario introduced in the Week 2 Project, assume that your Senate-candidate client intends to make homeland security a focus of his efforts and has commissioned a report to highlight key areas of need. Prepare a report in Microsoft Word …
Explain and identify two things that customs and border agents are trying to keep from entering the country? What is the primary difficulty with preventing illegal border crossings?
There are many international treaties and laws that exist regarding weapons of mass destruction. As an example, the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) states that member states need to reduce current stockpiles of chemical weapons over a specified period. Although member states of the United Nations have signed the treaties like …
One of the biggest radiological threats that exists today is the dirty bomb also known as a radiological dispersal device (RDD). Radiological materials are available at thousands of sites across the globe. What additional steps can be taken to better secure radiological material? Why is it important to work with our allies …
What is the background of Department of Homeland Security? What are the agencies and its responsibilities in the Department of Homeland Security? What are some challenges in the Department of Homeland Security? Whats the importance of the Department of Homeland Security?
