Drawing upon resource material provided and that discovered while conducting your own research, answer the following:
1. Examine the role of risk management within the homeland security enterprise. Drawing upon your class readings and additional research, examine how risk management is used by the homeland security enterprise including such efforts as resource/grant allocation, strategic planning, and other homeland security-related initiatives (from the federal level to state and local efforts).
2. Examine the role of cyber-security within the homeland security enterprise. Specifically address how cyber-security relates to our national critical infrastructure and its protection.
References
Decker, R.J. (2002). Homeland security: Key elements of a risk management approach. U. S. Government Accountability Office. Retrieved from http://www.gao.gov/assets/110/109027.pdf.
Masse, T, O’Neil, S., & Rollins, J. (2007). The Department of Homeland Security’s Risk Assessment Methodology: Evolution, Issues, and Options for Congress. Congressional Research Service. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2010). DHS Risk Lexicon: 2010 Edition. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2011). Risk Management Fundamentals: Homeland Security Risk Management Doctrine. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2011). The Strategic National Risk Assessment in Support of PPD 8: A Comprehensive Risk-Based Approach toward a Secure and Resilient Nation. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.
Reading and Resources
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/rma-risk-management-fundamentals.pdf pages 5-22
https://www.cio.gov/2018/05/30/Risk-Report/ pages 1-2
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/DHS-Cybersecurity-Strategy_1.pdf pages 1-6
https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/691439.pdf pages 2-17